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Iran Warns of Retaliation as Regional Tensions Rise Amid Protests
Tehran signals readiness to strike back against U.S. and Israeli forces while facing mounting unrest at home and heightened military alert across the Middle East. In early January 2026, Iran’s leadership sharpened its rhetoric toward Washington and Tel Aviv, warning…
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Paris and Berlin Break Ranks With Washington as Transatlantic Rift Widens
France and Germany warn that the United States’ strategic turn away from allies risks weakening global institutions and democratic security. France and Germany issued a rare and coordinated rebuke of U.S. foreign policy this week, signaling a deepening rift in…
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Europe Draws a Line Over Greenland
As Washington rhetoric unsettles the Arctic, European allies rally behind Denmark and warn that Greenland’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. European capitals are closing ranks over Greenland, responding with unusual unity to renewed signals from Washington that have unsettled diplomats and defense…
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EU States Back Long-Awaited South America Trade Accord
A historic EU–Mercosur deal edges closer to approval after a quarter-century of talks, signaling Europe’s bid to deepen ties with Latin America and reposition itself in a more competitive global economy. By early January, momentum had visibly shifted in Brussels.…
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ITALY BACKS EU–MERCOSUR DEAL, SHIFTING THE BALANCE OF EUROPEAN TRADE
Italy steps forward to unlock a long-stalled agreement, offering political weight and sector safeguards as Brussels eyes a vast transatlantic market. By early January 2026, Italy has emerged as a pivotal supporter of the European Union’s long-negotiated free trade agreement…
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Egypt Awaits Final €4 Billion Tranche From EU Support Package
Cairo signals confidence that long-term EU macro-financial assistance will be fully disbursed by 2027, reinforcing economic reforms and regional stability Egypt is expecting to receive the remaining €4 billion from a comprehensive European Union support package by 2027, as part…
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India and Europe Bet on Cooperation to Steady a Fragile Global Economy
From trade and technology to climate finance, New Delhi and Brussels argue that deeper coordination can act as a stabilising force amid worldwide uncertainty. By early January, global markets remain on edge. Growth is uneven, supply chains are still adjusting…
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China’s Top Diplomat Tours Africa With Trade at the Forefront
A New Year mission underscores Beijing’s push to secure strategic routes, resources, and partnerships across the continent. As the year opens, China’s senior diplomat has embarked on a sweeping tour of Africa, signaling Beijing’s determination to deepen trade ties and…
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France Pushes to Shield Fertilisers From EU Carbon Border Levy
Paris argues that exempting fertilisers from the bloc’s carbon border tax is vital to protect farmers and food security, exposing sharp rifts among member states over climate economics. By early January, as winter set in across Europe’s farmlands, a quieter…
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Europe’s Migration Policy Under Scrutiny Amid Tightened Controls
Stricter border and asylum rules have curbed irregular arrivals, but critics warn the human cost is mounting as cooperation with external states and pushback practices intensify. Europe’s approach to migration has entered a new phase of enforcement and political tension.…
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