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Germany’s Merz pitches making Ukraine EU ‘associate member’
BRUSSELS: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an “associate member” of the EU without voting rights, while Kyiv…
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Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump’s ballroom
WASHINGTON: Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House…
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EU signs MoU with Ukraine, paving way for disbursement in mid-June
BRUSSELS: The European Commission signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine on a macro-financial assistance program that paves…
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Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the US ambassador to South Korea vowed on Wednesday to press South Korea…
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5,230 towers, AI systems power Saudi ‘s digital Hajj operations
Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz reviewed the readiness of digital technologies, communications networks and artificial intelligence systems being deployed…
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South Korea’s Lee criticizes Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling…
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EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
Strasbourg, France: EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc’s…
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NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says
BRUSSELS: NATO is not drawing up any plans for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz and would need…
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If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that if he got the opportunity to speak to US President Donald…
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Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war ‘sacrifice’
TEHRAN Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their…
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