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Trump administration to freeze €1.9bn in grants to Harvard University

The move came shortly after the Ivy League institution refused to accept a sweep of demands made by the federal government.

Republic of Ecuador

Conservative President Noboa secures re-election in Ecuador

The right-wing politician, whose campaign centred on fighting crime and revitalising the economy, received around 56% of the vote on Sunday. But his rival Luisa González has demanded a recount.

Europe News

Estonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn

Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities claim is part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," has already been sanctioned by the EU and other countries.

Europe News

Ukraine urges faster EU accession at Brussels business summit

An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU integration. But Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal urged for faster membership to the bloc, calling it an 'investment in Europe's strength.'

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Europe News

King Charles III addresses Italian parliament in historic first

Earlier on Wednesday, the 76-year-old, who was recently hospitalised due to the side effects of his cancer treatment, met the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Europe News

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.

Europe News

Belgium bans display of tobacco products in shops

The new law is designed to curb impulse purchases of cigarettes and tobacco — and supermarkets are prohibited from selling them altogether.

Business

US attempt to stop diversity initiatives in Europe faces backlash

The EU emphasised anti-discrimination and equality as part of its core values with France, Belgium and Spain pushing back against the letter.

Europe News

Putin 'couldn't care less' about diplomacy, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, Russia used two ballistic missiles and 131 drones in its aerial assault, Ukrainian authorities reported.

Europe News

Finland's Stubb urges Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline

Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump.

World News

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with prayers and gatherings, marking the end of Ramadan. In Gaza, Palestinians have little to celebrate as the war continues despite ceasefire efforts.

Yemen

Airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled sites across Yemen, injuring seven

The extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn't immediately clear, though the number of strikes appeared particularly intense.

Europe News

Russia targets Black Sea port hours after maritime ceasefire announced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian overnight strikes were a 'clear signal to whole world' that the Kremlin does not want peace.

USA

US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat

Politicians and analysts have expressed alarm after Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor-in-chief, revealed that he was sent sensitive information about impending military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis.

Europe News

EU foreign policy chief urges new Gaza ceasefire amid escalation

Kaja Kallas of the EU highlighted the "dangerous escalation" in Gaza following the resumption of fighting, stressing the urgent need for resumed negotiations to end the conflict.

Europe News

Velichie's parliament entry puts Bulgaria's coalition majority at risk

After the Bulgarian Constitutional Court ordered a partial recount of October's election results, the ultranationalist, pro-Russian Velichie party now has 10 seats in parliament.

China

China and Russia call for end to nuclear sanctions on Iran

The trilateral meeting in Beijing came after Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader aiming to restart negotiations over the nuclear issue.

Gaza

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual and gender-based violence in Gaza

Israel has dismissed the inquiry as flawed, accusing the UN-backed commission of relying on “second-hand, single, uncorroborated sources".

USA

Trump tries to involve NATO into Greenland 'annexation'

US President Donald Trump has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Washington amid concerns over his pivot towards Russia. The pair discussed Greenland, with Trump again advocating US annexation for security reasons.

Europe News

Ukraine to propose its own ceasefire deal in US talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine is to propose its own ceasefire deal in talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, aiming to sign the 'Rare Earth Minerals' deal with Washington to resume paused military aid after Zelenskyy-Trump tensions.

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