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Macron Urges Europe to ‘Increase Pressure’ on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

This is Beirut, 02/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet and follow his country's lead in clamping down on vessels used to bust Western sanctions. France is currently investigating a Benin-flagged ship that is among hundreds of ageing tankers blacklisted by the European ...

Zelensky at European Summit as EU Seeks to Bolster Backing

This is Beirut, 02/10 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support. Heads of state and governments from just under 50 countries will converge on a conference centre under tight security after mystery drone ...

Denmark PM Urges 'Very Strong Answer' to Russia's 'Hybrid War'

This is Beirut, 01/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Denmark said Wednesday that Europe needs to step up its response to a "hybrid war" being waged by Russia, after mysterious drone flights and a spate of airspace violations rattled European Union members. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the continent is facing the "most difficult and dangerous situation" since the ...

Swedish PM says Russia Likely Behind Airport Drones

This is Beirut, 29/09 13:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Monday Russia was likely behind mysterious drone flights over several Scandinavian airports ahead of an EU summit in Copenhagen. Drone sightings across Norway and Denmark in particular since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports. Speaking to broadcaster TV4, Kristersson said "the ...

EU Confirms Reimposition of Iran Sanctions after UN move

This is Beirut, 29/09 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The European Union confirmed on Monday it had reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program after the United Nations reinstated its overarching measures. The UN took that step over the weekend after Western powers triggered the so-called "snapback" mechanism under the 2015 nuclear accord. The sanctions reintroduced by ...

EU Weighs Tariffs on Russian Oil Imports

This is Beirut, 24/09 16:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The European Commission said Wednesday that it was working on potentially imposing tariffs on imports of Russian oil into the bloc, in the face of pressure from US President Donald Trump. Trump has demanded that Europe end energy imports from Moscow before agreeing to move ahead with punishing sanctions against Moscow over the war in ...

EU Urges Full Respect of Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 23/09 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The European Union (EU) on Tuesday called for “full respect and implementation” of the November ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, following deadly violence in southern Lebanon. An EU spokesperson condemned Sunday’s Israeli raid in the town of Kfar Tibnit, where civilians, including three children, lost their ...

Iranian, European Ministers to Hold Nuclear Talks Tuesday

This is Beirut, 23/09 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iranian and European ministers will hold nuclear talks in New York on Tuesday, a French diplomatic source said, after the UN Security Council voted to reimpose sanctions over Tehran's atomic program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has until the end of Saturday to reach a deal with his British, French, German and EU counterparts to avoid ...

Public Sector Shake-Up: 10,000 Jobs Under Review

Liliane Mokbel, 20/09 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A total of 2,600 job titles are set to be eliminated from the public administration, as proposed by Nisrine Machmouchi, President of the Civil Service Council. These roles, considered obsolete, are the result of years of what she describes as “anarchic recruitment” and “unusual” job titles, often lacking clear job descriptions. To ...

EU Proposes Ban of Russian LNG Fuel in Latest Sanctions Package

This is Beirut, 19/09 18:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The European Union proposed Friday to bring forward by a year a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions to sap Moscow's war chest and please US President Donald Trump. The 19th package of EU sanctions targeting Moscow since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine also seeks to hit firms as well as banks and traders in China, India, and other ...

Israel Warns EU Any Sanctions Will Get 'Appropriate Response'

This is Beirut, 17/09 16:33 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday warned the EU against taking action against Israel, after the bloc's executive proposed curbing trade ties and sanctioning ministers over the Gaza war. "The recommendations of the college of Commissioners led by President (Ursula) von der Leyen are morally and politically distorted," ...

EU Agrees to Prolong Sanctions on Russian Officials over Ukraine

This is Beirut, 12/09 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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EU countries on Friday agreed to prolong Ukraine-related sanctions for another six months on over 2,500 Russian individuals and entities, including President Vladimir Putin, diplomats said. Ambassadors from the bloc's 27-member states signed off on the move ahead of a deadline on Monday, after Hungary and Slovakia dropped demands to take a number ...

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