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EU readies first payment to Ukraine as soon as Hungary lifts veto

The first payment to Ukraine under the €90 billion loan could happen in a matter of days after Hungary lifts its veto. EU officials, however, concede the dispute will be solved only after the country goes to the polls on April 12.

Euronews

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Trump renews NATO attacks as Europe rejects role in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump is again threatening to pull the United States out of NATO, calling European allies "cowards" for their refusal to support the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

DW News

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Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on prices in Africa

Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt's foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa's energy security, inflation and food prices.

Africanews

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Trump considers pulling U.S. out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

Euronews

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Russia to ban petrol exports

The Russian government is imposing a complete ban on petrol exports. The decision is meant to prevent Russian petrol producers from selling abroad. While Moscow continues to export crude oil and other oil products including diesel, despi...

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Iran stands firm as diplomatic efforts remain indirect

Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not accept any agreement unless its core conditions are fully met.

Africanews

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Gulf allies privately make case to Trump to keep fighting Iran

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the U.S.-led bombing c...

France 24

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Brussels urges EU states to 'coordinate' in face of oil price hike

The European Commission has urged EU member states to make "timely and coordinated preparations" to secure oil supplies in the face of surging energy prices caused by the Middle East war. U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retalia...

France 24

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Are the French removing the EU flag from public buildings?

A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say?

Euronews

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Syrian president Al-Sharaa meets UK PM Starmer in London

Syria's president has met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London to discuss the return of Syrian refugees and potential British investment in his country. Ahmed al-Sharaa is trying to drum up support in Europe for Syria's economic...

Al Jazeera

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Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on visit to London

Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany.

Euronews

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Pentagon chief calls on NATO to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on NATO allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed by Iran during the ongoing war.

Al Jazeera

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Hegseth says Iran peace talks 'very real'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that apparent peace talks with Iran are "very real" during a Tuesday Pentagon briefing. Meanwhile, Pakistan kicked of talks Sunday with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt over the Iran war.

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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after U.S. allows passage

Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the U.S. attacked the South American country and arrested its leader Nicolás Maduro in early January.

Euronews

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Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran

Spain's airspace is now closed to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly operated military bases. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has become one of the most vocal critics of the U.S. and...

France 24

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EU, except Hungary, vow accountability for war crimes in Ukraine

High Representative Kaja Kallas gathered EU foreign ministers in Kyiv to honor the victims of the Bucha massacre, which has since then come to symbolize the search for justice and accountability in Ukraine.

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Syria's al-Sharaa visits Germany to discuss refugee return

Ahmed al-Sharaa started a visit to Berlin on March 30 for talks on the Middle East war, rebuilding his country and the return of refugees. The visit is the first to Germany for Syria's interim leader, with critics saying his human rights...

France 24

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Ukraine signs defence agreements with Gulf Nations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed "historic" defence agreements with several Middle Eastern countries. The president has insisted that any deal should also benefit Ukraine, which is seeking expensive air defence missiles.

France 24

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Pakistan offers to host U.S.-Iran talks

Pakistan says it will host talks between the U.S. and Iran, but neither side is commenting on the potential diplomatic event.

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Spain closes its airspace to all U.S. aircraft involved in Iran war

The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.

Euronews

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EU-Australia trade deal: What does business between the two look like?

Trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far?

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EU-Australia trade deal: What does business between the two look like?

The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far?

Euronews

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Iran wary of diplomacy with U.S. amid reports of ground offensive plan

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the U.S. is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in U.S. media that the Trump administration is planning ...

Euronews

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Regional powers push for peace as Iran war continues

Representatives from regional powers meet in Pakistan to discuss ending the month‑long war as fighting continues. Gulf states intercept Iranian attacks, Israel strikes Iran, and reports of U.S. ground troops increase.

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Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles enter new phase

Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase, with rising trade and growing private-sector collaboration, alongside new cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation.

Africanews

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Iran warns U.S. over ground attack

Iran said it was ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regional powers held talks in Pakistan to try to end the fighting.

Reuters

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Qatar and Ukraine sign defense agreement

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.

Euronews

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Canadian business stalls over U.S. trade deal jitters

In Canada, the impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is being felt most acutely in places like Windsor, Ontario, a manufacturing hub that thrives on its close integration with America's automotive capital, just across the river.

Reuters

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G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz only after war in Iran ends

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Euronews

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Pakistan emerges as mediator between U.S. and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table.

France 24