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European Union’s 27 Nations Weigh Emergency Steps to Curb Energy Price Surge

 Energy ministers from the European Union’s 27 nations met in Brussels to discuss urgent measures to control rising energy costs triggered by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The talks aim to prepare for a broader summit where EU leaders will address the growing burden on households and businesses. Officials from the European Union’s 27 nations acknowledged that the bloc’s reliance on imported oil and gas...

UK Joins European Pact to Build World’s Largest Offshore Clean Energy Grid

The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind network in the North Sea, aimed at creating the world’s largest “clean energy reservoir.” The pact will link offshore windfarms across borders through high-voltage subsea cables, transforming the region into a major hub for renewable power. Under the agreement, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland,...

China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and...

EU Faces High-Stakes Decision on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine

European Union leaders are under growing pressure to decide whether frozen Russian assets should be used to finance Ukraine’s defence, as the war continues...

EU and Germany Scramble to Break Deadlock on Ukraine Funding as Belgium Blocks Asset Plan

Europe’s top leaders are racing to unlock urgently needed financial support for Ukraine as the country faces intensifying Russian attacks and rapidly shrinking funds....

Qatar and Belgium Leaders Strengthen Partnership During Doha Summit

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with King Philippe of Belgium in Doha on Monday to discuss expanding cooperation between...

Major Train Reductions Between Antwerp and Brussels This Summer Due to Urgent Infrastructure Works

Train travelers between Antwerp and Brussels should prepare for increased disruptions this summer. From Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, August 31, rail traffic will...

FDA’s advisers back plan to simplify COVID vaccinations

The United States is on the brink of reshaping its COVID vaccination strategy to resemble the annual flu shot model, a significant departure in...

Economy likely slowed but still posted solid growth in Q4

Washington: The U.S. economy likely rolled out of 2022 with momentum, registering decent growth in the face of painful inflation, high interest rates and...