EU Leaders, Putin in Standoff Over Ceasefire, Sanctions Threatened
European leaders and U.S. President Trump demand Russia agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine or face severe sanctions.
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President Zardari Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Russia
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Switzerland Reiterates Support for Dialogue Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions
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Romania to Re-run Presidential Election Amid Electoral Controversy
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Pakistan and Czech Republic Forge Game-Changing Energy and Mining Alliance
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Pakistan-Denmark Trade Soars 31% as Green Tech and Agri-Collaboration Drive Bilateral Growth
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Germany’s AfD Officially Labeled Extreme-Right by Intelligence Agency
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has formally classified the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as a right-wing extremist organization, intensifying political…
Reform UK Shatters Two-Party Politics in Historic Local Election Surge
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has rocked Britain’s political establishment, winning over 670 seats, toppling councils from both Conservatives and Labour,…
EU Slaps TikTok with €530 Million Fine, Orders Data Transfer Crackdown
TikTok faces a massive €530 million fine from its lead EU privacy regulator over data protection breaches and has been…
TikTok to Invest €1 Billion in Finland Data Centre for European Users
TikTok has confirmed a €1 billion ($1.14 billion) investment to build its first data centre in Finland, aiming to localize…
Ukraine Set to Sign Key Minerals Deal with the US, Promises Mutual Benefits
Ukraine’s Prime Minister has announced that the country is on the verge of signing a significant minerals agreement with the…
Russia and North Korea Launch Construction of First Road Bridge to Strengthen Trade and Alliances
Russia and North Korea have begun constructing their first-ever road bridge, a project expected to enhance bilateral trade and solidify…
Germany’s SPD Approves Coalition with Conservatives, Taps Klingbeil as Finance Minister
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has formally endorsed a coalition agreement with the center-right CDU/CSU, paving the way for a…
UK Government Defends New North Sea Oil and Gas Licences Amid Legal Challenge
The UK government has defended its decision to grant 28 new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea,…
EU Parliamentary Delegation Discusses Human Rights in Pakistan, GSP+ Monitoring Mission Set for June 2025
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PIA’s Struggle to Regain UK Flights Amid Safety Concerns and Privatization Hopes
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remains grounded in the United Kingdom after a ban was imposed in July 2020, following safety…
Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal to Extend Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate
Russia has dismissed Ukraine’s proposal to extend a brief unilateral ceasefire to 30 days, with Kremlin spokesman accusing Ukraine of…
France Blames Russia for Cyberattacks Targeting Defence, Finance, and Media Sectors
France has accused Russia’s military intelligence service of orchestrating a series of cyberattacks against French institutions over the past several…
Spain and Portugal Restored After Unexplained Power Outage, Investigation Underway
Spain and Portugal have restored power following a major outage that left both nations in the dark for several hours.
Turkey and Italy Pledge to Strengthen Defence Ties and Boost Trade
Turkey and Italy have committed to enhancing their defence cooperation and expanding bilateral trade following high-level talks between their leaders…