EU Signals Readiness for Tariff-Free Trade Pact with US, But Will Retaliate If Needed
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EU willing to negotiate a tariff-free trade pact with the US but warns of retaliatory tariffs over steel, aluminium duties.
EU Pledges €5.8 Billion in Aid to Syria in Post-al-Assad Donor Drive
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EU hosts donor drive for Syria, pledging €5.8B in aid to support recovery and a peaceful transition post-Assad.
Trump Threatens Further Tariffs as EU, Canada Retaliate
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Trump escalates trade war with new EU tariffs, threatens further tariffs as Canada, EU, and allies retaliate amid market fears.
Pakistan, EU Strengthen Ties at 14th Joint Commission Meeting
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Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights.
Ukraine Crisis: A Liberal Delusion
Russia’s actions speak for themselves. Ukraine is a flat land buffer zone for Russia which has protected it from Napoleonic France, and Imperial and Nazi Germany. The West has been in a constant liberal delusion while Russia has acted realistically and defensively.
GSP+ Status of Pakistan Under Review EU Parliament
Swedish politician proposes EU review of Pakistan’s GSP+ status, sparking questions on its significance and potential impact.
“Germany is taking advantage of the US” – President Trump
The Trump administration has decided to decrease US troops stationed in Germany. Currently, Germany has approximately 34,000 troops are currently stationed. The United States President, Donald Trump has been criticizing Germany on various issues. Top of the list is less expenditure on defence. Moreover, NATO\’s recommendation of defence spending is 2% of total GDP. The […]