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Topic: European Union

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.

US trade war intensifies as Trump threatens 30% import tariffs on EU, Mexico

The EU & Mexico, both among the largest US trading partners responded by calling the tariffs unfair & disruptive while pledging to continue to negotiate with the US.

European Commission President von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote in EU parliament

The vote was tabled by mainly far-right parliamentarians who said she & her team undermined trust in EU through unlawful actions.

India will go deep into Pakistan if provoked in future by any terrorist attack, says Jaishankar

During his Europe tour, the External Affairs Minister made clear India’s resolve to retaliate against future terror attacks, while also discussing bilateral ties and EU partnership.

Jaishankar sets off on week-long Europe trip to hold talks with leaders of France, Belgium, EU

Jaishankar’s visit is aimed to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India’s policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. He will hold strategic dialogues with EU Vice President Kaja Kallas.

Trump delays EU tariffs until 9 July

The US president had said that he was recommending a 50% tariff to go into place on 1 June because of frustration that talks with the EU were not moving quickly enough

China, Netherlands to deepen cooperation, pledge to tackle global climate challenges

In a statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry, the two nations also pledged to uphold free trade and a multilateral trading system.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.