EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".

EU to tighten carbon credit rules in overhaul of emissions system

Also in this newsletter: EU countries struggle to co-ordinate defence spending

EU puts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops Orban’s veto

The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc’s chief diplomat said.

By Beatriz Ríos

EU sanctions officials over Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children

Monday's sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans on Russia.

Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct thousands of Ukrainian children

Since Russian invasion, about 20,500 children have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-held territories in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,539 Continue reading...

By Guardian staff and agencies

EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers

The unanimous decision by the European Union, agreed to on Monday, was sparked by growing outrage over the devastation in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.

By The Associated Press

EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children

Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination of children during war on Ukraine.

EU negotiators agree new rules on vital medicines

A new agreement aims to tackle the drug shortages that have plagued the bloc. Among other things, it would make it easier to use public funds to support the production of essential medicines.

As Hungary’s new PM, Magyar’s hunt for Orban’s protégés has already begun

Peter Magyar had only been Hungary’s prime minister for a few minutes on Saturday before he turned to the country’s president, renewing calls for him to resign. The move is the clearest sign yet that the new leader intends to make good on his promise to rid the country of Viktor Orban’s vast network of loyalists. Analysts say those who benefited from the former system should be “very afraid”.

By Louise NORDSTROM

Netanyahu reveals he wants American financial support for Israel to 'draw down to zero'

Europe exported spyware to human rights abusers, watchdog says

Human Rights Watch's findings indicate that European Union regulations introduced in 2021 to rein in exports of the technology are not being properly enforced.

EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank after Hungary drops veto

The European Union has agreed on new sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank for violence against Palestinians. The sanctions had been blocked for months by the previous Hungarian government, which lost an election last month.

By RFI

EU marks Europe Day in Seoul

The Delegation of the European Union to Korea celebrated Europe Day in Seoul on Friday. Commemorating 75 years since the Schuman Declaration, widely regarded as the foundation of European integration, the event featured exhibition booths from 25 EU member states and corporate partners showcasing European food, beverages and culture. Among the attendees were South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and First Vice Minister of Science and ICT Koo Hyuk-chae, along with members of the diplomatic corps

By The Korea Herald

EU To Invite Taliban Officials To Brussels For Migrant Return Talks

As part of a broader tightening of immigration policies, around 20 EU countries are exploring how to return migrants -- particularly those with criminal convictions -- to Afghanistan.

Netanyahu on '60 Minutes' - what he said, didn't say - analysis

The full 80-minute interview, which CBS posted online, was far more revealing.

PM extends austerity drive till June 13 to deal with impact of Middle East war

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended the countrywide austerity drive till June 13. The Middle East war, which began with US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, has given rise to a global oil crisis. In order to deal with the situation, the government had announced unprecedented austerity measures on March 9. A notification of the Cabinet Division, available with Dawn, said: “The prime minister, on consideration of the recommendations of the committee for monitoring and impleme...

By none@none.com (Syed Irfan Raza)

EU agrees long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settlers

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “extremisms and violence carry consequences.”

EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers

Four organisations also targeted over West Bank violence

By reuters

Netanyahu Insists Iran War To Continue Until Uranium Is 'Physically' Removed

Netanyahu Insists Iran War To Continue Until Uranium Is 'Physically' Removed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a 60 Minutes interview which aired Sunday that President Trump still wants Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium removed. Trump on Monday warned that the Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'. Netanyahu told CBS show host Major Garrett that the military campaign had achieved "a great deal" but insisted additional operations remain necessary.  That's...

By Tyler Durden

Israeli minister proposes West Bank land seizures after EU sanctions

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday he had submitted a plan to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize strategic areas across the occupied West Bank, following...

FG, EU, WHO unveil €4.2m initiative for disease outbreak response

Nigeria, the EU, and WHO have launched a €4.2m initiative to improve disease outbreak response and strengthen public health institutions across the country Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-eu-who-unveil-e4-2m-initiative-for-disease-outbreak-response/

By Punch Newspapers