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EU Considers Strengthening Aspides Mission Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval mission in the Red Sea as concerns grow over renewed Houthi attacks and their potential impact on international maritime traffic. Speaking to journalists on Monday, October 12, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in......

China and the EU reach new understanding on hybrid car exports

China and the European Union have reached a new understanding on Chinese hybrid vehicle exports, in a move aimed at maintaining access to the European market while addressing concerns over fair competition and trade relations. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that the arrangement......

Andy Burnham says Russia meddled in the 2016 Brexit vote, reopening a politically charged debate

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has put Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum back on the political agenda, saying on Monday that Moscow’s involvement was beyond doubt. His comments came on the same day he was due to make the case in Parliament for a more pragmatic relationship with the......

Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal, Citing Europe’s $250 Billion Energy Payments to Moscow

US President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to authorize transactions involving Russian diesel, arguing that European countries have paid Moscow approximately $250 billion for energy. His remarks came amid growing criticism of the arrangement from American lawmakers and......

EU Considers Strengthening Red Sea Naval Mission Amid Intensified Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval presence in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks intensify, with a possible expansion of its Aspides mission among the options under discussion. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,......

China and EU reportedly agree to halve exports of Chinese hybrid and electric cars to Europe

China and the European Union have reportedly reached an agreement to reduce Chinese exports of electric and hybrid vehicles to the European market by around half, according to a report by The Guardian. The reported arrangement follows months of negotiations aimed at easing trade tensions and addressing......

Morocco seeks a greater role in shaping migration policy with European partners

Morocco is seeking to move beyond responding to European proposals on migration and take a more active role in shaping joint policies, according to French geopolitical expert Jérôme Besnard. He said a recent royal speech outlining the country’s priorities for the new parliamentary......

Baltic states urge EU to ban transit of Russian grain through Baltic waters

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have called on European Union leaders to prohibit the transit of Russian grain and other agricultural products through EU territory, including routes across the Baltic Sea. The request was reportedly set out in a joint letter sent on October 9, 2026, to European Council......

EU backs 46 new projects to secure supplies of critical minerals

The European Commission has announced support for 46 additional projects aimed at extracting, processing and recycling critical raw materials, as the European Union seeks to strengthen its supply chains and reduce its dependence on external suppliers. The initiative covers 16 EU member states and forms......