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EU opens Connecting Europe Days, von der Leyen urges Transport Union
Connecting Europe Days 2026 runs September 28-October 1 in Brussels. Ursula von der Leyen called for a true Transport Union at the…
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EU floats new safeguards as bloc eyes expansion
The European Commission has proposed new safeguards to protect the EU's decision-making as the bloc prepares for enlargement, according to a draft…
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EU weighs delaying methane curbs on gas imports
The European Union may delay its methane emissions rules on gas imports by a year, as the bloc balances climate goals against…
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China vows ‘resolute response’ to EU trade curbs
China has vowed a "resolute response" if the European Union adopts new trade restrictions targeting Chinese goods, raising the stakes in a…
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Iran awaits US reply on Hormuz plan via Qatar
Iran is awaiting an official United States response to its latest proposals, delivered through Qatari mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on…
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China’s new mobilisation law takes effect Oct 1
China's revised National Defence Mobilisation Law takes effect on October 1, expanding the state's powers to mobilise resources in the event of…
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US Supreme Court lets third-country deportations resume
The US Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations to third countries, with arguments set for December.
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US troops leave Baghdad base, ending two decades in Iraq
US forces are completing withdrawal from Iraq's last bases by September 30, ending about 20 years of military presence amid Iran proxy…
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US bans selected Canadian imports in new trade escalation
The US has banned selected Canadian imports, escalating the trade dispute with Ottawa under Trump's tariff regime.
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Trump weighs new Iran sanctions while keeping door open to talks
Trump says he is considering major new sanctions on Iran while insisting Tehran wants a deal and talks remain possible.