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Topic: European Union

Putin claims Russia ‘never objected’ to Ukraine joining EU

Russian President Vladimir Putin told PM Fico in China that Moscow is against joining NATO & has been forced to act in Ukraine by the West's attempt to absorb the entire post-Soviet space.

US imposes 15% tariff on EU in new deal averting trade war, Trump calls it ‘biggest ever’

Turnberry: The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods -...

Trump to meet EU’s von der Leyen to finalise trade pact, avert trade war

The EU faces U.S. tariffs on more than 70% of its exports, with 50% on steel and aluminium. Trump has threatened a 30% hike from 1 Aug, risking a major trade blow.

Iran, EU begin nuclear talks on ratifying 2015 UN sanctions

Delegations from Iran, the European Union and the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, arrived for talks at the Iranian consulate in Istanbul.

Chinese President Xi calls for ‘proper handling of frictions’ at tense summit with EU officials

The Chinese president criticised Brussels’ trade actions and said ‘improving competitiveness cannot rely on ‘building walls and fortresses’.

Taiwan, EU share democratic values, face ‘infiltration’ threat: President Lai to European lawmakers

Lai told visiting EU lawmakers Monday that both Taiwan and EU have faced foreign interference aimed at manipulating elections through infiltration and disinformation campaigns.

In 18th sanctions package against Russia, EU targets Rosneft’s India refinery, cuts price cap on crude

Move comes after hectic parlays with Slovakia, which had held up package the last two days. Sanctions linked to the bloc’s planned phasing out of Russian energy by 2027.

Macron unveils plan to double military budget as he lambasts Trump—’you have to be feared in this world’

French president criticised America’s 'disengagement' from global security and expressed disappointment over Trump’s foreign policy, including threats to impose 30% tariff on EU goods.

World news of the day: 14 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine because Putin ‘bombs everybody’, says Trump

American president did not give a number of Patriots he plans to send to Ukraine, but said the United States would be reimbursed for their cost by the EU.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.