Italy and GCC sign MoU to expand political cooperation
Italy and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a memorandum of understanding in Rome on Monday to strengthen cooperation and create a structured channel for political...
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China and EU trade chiefs set for Brussels talks
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Brussels on Monday, June 29, for talks with European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commission said. The...
Egypt secures $1 billion World Bank reform support
CAIRO: The World Bank Group has approved US$1 billion in new financing for Egypt to support private sector-led job creation, bolster macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advance measures...
EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers...
Small Austria-Slovakia crossings closed over disease fears
Austria has temporarily closed several minor border crossings with Slovakia to protect its livestock industry following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the neighboring country....
Digital Markets Act enforcement pushes Google and Apple to react
The European Commission has initiated antitrust proceedings against Google and directed Apple to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on...
European Commission and World Bank Group expand energy access in Africa
The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive...
European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations
The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to maintain energy security and stabilize the region’s gas...
European Commission unveils plan to streamline sustainability rules
The European Commission has introduced new proposals aimed at reducing administrative burdens and simplifying regulations for businesses within the European Union. The measures align with...
European Commission sues Austria and six states over NPL Directive
The European Commission has initiated legal action against Austria and six other EU member states at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over their failure...