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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said Europe cannot simply replicate India’s relationship with Iran, stressing that New Delhi’s engagement with Tehran is shaped by its own history, interests and regional context. His remarks come as several countries explore ways to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid continued instability in West Asia.
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India and the European Union are set to sign a new defence and counterterrorism cooperation agreement at the upcoming India-EU summit in New Delhi. The pact will focus on strengthening collaboration in areas such as counterterrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity, and defence cooperation as both sides seek to deepen strategic ties. Why It Matters Senior EU […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against what he described as attempts to intimidate Europe, saying the continent prefers respect and dialogue over bullying. Speaking amid rising tensions with the United States, Macron said Europe would not accept pressure tactics in international affairs. Message to the United States Macron’s remarks were widely seen as
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European Union and European leaders have reaffirmed their support for Greenland and Denmark following renewed statements from the United States about gaining influence over the strategic Arctic territory. Leaders from major European countries including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland and Spain said that Greenland’s future can only be decided by its own
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a UN meeting that Russia has no intention of attacking any NATO or European Union country. He added, however, that any aggression directed toward Russia would be met with a “decisive response.” Lavrov made the comments amid heightened tensions over repeated accusations of Russian airspace violations and military […]
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods over China’s purchases of Russian oil — unless European countries first impose steep duties themselves. Europe’s Expected Role Bessent emphasized that Europe must “do their share” to reduce Russia’s oil revenue. He suggested that strong “secondary tariffs” by European