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Experts question Trump’s tax trade-off plan
WASHINGTON -- The tax cuts in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act would likely gouge a hole in the federal budget. The president has a patch handy, though: his sweeping tariffs. The Congressional Budget Office, the government's...

Defense minister: NATO could reach 5% of GDP spending target in five years
Let's start with decisions that directly affect Estonia. An agreement has been made with the Italians to bring their air defense system to Estonia. When will this happen and what exactly does the agreement entail? Yes, today (the interview took...

These 6 European cities are synonymous with music
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). While many cities can lay claim to being hubs of musical creativity, only a few become truly synonymous with a certain sound. After all, Vienna will always waltz to the tune of...

Intelligence Minister: Iran to Release Data Obtained on Israel’s Nuclear Activities
In an interview aired on IRIB on Sunday, Khatib said a “massive, multi-layered and complicated operation” designed by the Intelligence Ministry of Iran resulted in the acquisition of strategic documents and information about the Zionist regime....

Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry: Small Business to Lead with Stability and Trust
Small businesses in Bulgaria will once again rise to the occasion and demonstrate their social responsibility. That was the message of Eleonora Negulova, chair of the National Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, during her interview...

Bulgaria's President on the Eurozone: A Celebration for Politicians, a Burden for the People
President Rumen Radev voiced sharp criticism of Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the euro, describing the latest convergence reports as cause for celebration among those in power but a source of concern for ordinary citizens. Speaking to journalists...
Legal fallout of trade wars
Miguel Vasquez Two months on from “Liberation Day”, and it is evident that the volatility and uncertainty in markets since the turn of the year is more likely to continue than not. The month of April brought worldwide fear and...

EU plans baggage rule change for anyone flying to Spain, France, or Greece
Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 07:43, 08 Jun 2025Updated 07:44, 08 Jun 2025 The European Union is planning a change in the rules on carry-on bags on flights, which would cover planes flying between the UK and countries including Spain, Portugal,...

Former minister Alberto Martins declares “support for António José Seguro”
“I support António José Seguro for his civic integrity, political experience, and integrity,” stated Alberto Martins in a note sent to the Lusa agency. The former minister and former parliamentary leader of the PS emphasized that in various public...
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Jaishankar embarks on week-long Europe trip to boost ties, reaffirm India’s stand against terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has embarked on a week-long visit to France, the European Union, and Belgium to deepen ties and convey India’s firm stance on terrorism. The trip comes in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, launched in...

India-Germany Trade Tops $50 Billion | 25 Years of Strategic Ties
India’s Ambassador Ajit Gupte highlighted booming India-Germany relations. Bilateral trade has surpassed $50 billion, over 25% of India’s EU trade. 'This year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership,' he said, celebrating deepening...

Free trade talks with EU to wrap up this month, Airlangga says
ndonesia and the European Union are expected to conclude talks over an economic cooperation deal that will relax trade barriers this month, Jakarta's top economic minister said on Saturday. Southeast Asia's largest economy and the 27-member...

“Europe united with India against terrorism”, says BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari after delegation tour
BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari, a member of the all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP and party colleague Ravi Shankar Prasad, said the group received a positive response during its recent tour across six European countries. “We visited...

Moldova Gains Access to the EU Cybersecurity Support
Moldova will gain access to technical assistance, equipment, and cybersecurity experts from the European Union to help protect state institutions and critical infrastructure, such as energy systems, communications networks, and hospitals, from...

Europe’s Mistral benefits from search for AI alternatives
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Europe’s best-known artificial intelligence start-up Mistral AI has secured new contracts worth hundreds of millions of...

EAM Jaishankar’s Europe Visit Begins Today, To Boost Strategic Ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union, and Belgium from June 8 to 14 to deepen India’s strategic partnerships and explore cooperation across a broad spectrum of sectors,...
'When Pak Delegation Comes...': Priyanka Chaturvedi Reveals What EU Promised In Closed-Door Meeting
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, part of Group-2 led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, highlighted the success of their international outreach across six countries. She stated that global leaders, including the German Foreign Minister,...

India: EAM Jaishankar's Europe visit to boost strategic ties with France, EU and Belgium
New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit...

New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London
President Donald Trump spoke at length with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by phone last Thursday in an attempt to put relations back on track. Trump announced on social media the next day that trade talks would be held on Monday in London. Technology...
Former Mossad head to start political party - report
Over the years, he rose through the ranks, holding sensitive positions that included managing the agency’s operations in Europe and leading the Tzomet Division, the unit responsible for Israel’s global network of secret sources. In 2013, Netanyahu...