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China says raised ‘solemn representations’ with EU over Russia sanctions
China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao made solemn representations regarding the inclusion of two Chinese banks in the EU’s sanctions. (EPA Images pic) -
Macrons popularity hits record low
The French president and PM Francois Bayrou are the least popular executive pair in modern France, a new poll suggests
French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating has dropped below 20% for the first time since taking office, as criticism…
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Explainer: Why is the U.S. quitting UNESCO again?
The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from UNESCO contradicts the fundamental principles of multilateralism, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said.
HOUSTON, July 22 (Xinhua) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that the United…
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'It was back and forth': Trump repeats ceasefire claim between India, Pakistan
Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) again claimed credit for stopping a war between India and Pakistan, saying both countries were close to a nuclear conflict after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack…
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India defends energy trade, debunks EU's sanctions against Russia
NEW DELHI, India: India has firmly rejected the European Union’s latest round of sanctions on Russia, asserting that it does not recognize unilateral punitive measures.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made the statement following the EU’s…
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WTA roundup: 45-year old Venus Williams triumphs at DC Open
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)
Venus Williams became the oldest woman to win a WTA tour-level singles match in 21 years on Tuesday, when she defeated 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on…
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Ukrainian leader defends clampdown on anti-corruption agencies
Vladimir Zelensky cited the fight against Russian influence as he curtailed the independence of anti-graft investigators
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has defended a controversial reform targeting the country’s anti-corruption agencies, which…
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Zelensky defends clampdown on anti-corruption agencies
The Ukrainian leader cited the fight against Russian influence as he curtailed the independence of anti-graft investigators
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has defended a controversial reform targeting the country’s anti-corruption agencies,…
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Russian FM Lavrov hopes Trump's 'reasonable' Ukraine stance sways EU
Moscow [Russia], July 23 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed hope that US President Donald Trump’s ‘reasonable’ position on the Ukrainian conflict will influence the European Union’s stance on the matter, RT reported on…
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Authoritarian Zelensky sparks protests
The Ukrainian leader has signed a law restricting the independence of the national anti-corruption bureau
Hundreds protested in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities on Tuesday against a controversial decision to curtail the independence of the…
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