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Donald Trump gives Iran ‘maximum two weeks’ for decision; rules out European mediation; says ‘Europe can’t help them’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said Iran had a “maximum” of two weeks to avoid potential American airstrikes, signaling he may act even before the deadline he set a day earlier.“I’m giving them a period of time, and I would say two weeks would be the maximum,” Trump told reporters when asked whether a […]

Israel-Iran conflict: Major US, European airlines suspend flights to Dubai, Doha, and gulf hubs | World News

Airspace over Iran, Israel, and parts of the Gulf fell silent Friday, with flight trackers showing vast no-fly zones spreading across the region/ Image generated using AI for creative and illustrative purposes A number of major American and European airlines have suspended flights to key destinations in the Arabian Gulf, as tensions escalate between Israel […]

European Union removes UAE from money laundering high-risk list | World News

Monaco joins the EU’s ‘high-risk’ list alongside nine other jurisdictions, while UAE is removed In a significant development for its global financial standing, the European Union on Tuesday announced the removal of the United Arab Emirates from its money-laundering “high-risk” list. This decision reflects growing international recognition of the UAE’s intensified efforts to combat financial […]

European leaders to meet in Albania to debate security concerns against Russia-Ukraine war backdrop | World News

The leaders of 47 European countries and organisations will gather Friday for a one-day summit in the Albania’s capital to discuss security and defense challenges across the continent, with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine at the top of the agenda.The theme of theEuropean Political Community, or EPC, summit in Tirana is “New Europe in a […]

Macron’s office issues statement on cocaine row: ‘When European unity becomes inconvenient…’

Macron’s office issued a statement on Cocaine rumors but people have questions. French President Emmanuel Macron‘s office has issued a scornful statement after he was accused of hiding a cocaine pouch on his way to Ukraine, where he was accompanied by German chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.“When European unity becomes inconvenient, disinformation […]

European leaders arrive in Kyiv in show of solidarity against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) KYIV: The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime […]

European leaders to meet Zelenskyy in rare show of unity since start of Ukraine war

For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine over three years ago, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom will make a joint visit to Kyiv. French president Emmanuel Macron, German chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK prime minister Keir Starmer and Polish prime minister Donald Tusk are expected to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr […]

New UK travel permit for European visitors rolls out today: What you need to know

Starting Wednesday, European visitors to the UK will need a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) permit, marking a significant shift in Britain’s travel rules. The permit aims to enhance border security and simplify entry procedures but comes with a price hike just days after its launch.What is the ETA and how does it work?The ETA, […]

Watch: Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after launch

Europe orbital rocket crash The first orbital rocket launch from mainland Europe ended in failure Sunday, when the vehicle exploded seconds after lift-off, hampering the continent’s aspirations in the commercial space sector.Footage showed the Spectrum rocket, built by German company Isar Aerospace, emitting smoke from its sides before plummeting to Earth with a fiery explosion […]