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White House: Ukraine Minerals Deal Could Be Signed Next Week
The agreement would grant Washington revenues from Kyiv’s exploitation of rare minerals, hydrocarbons, oil, and natural gas.
Leading Economic Index for the European Area Declined in March
Rising trade tensions ‘will likely lower euro area growth by dampening exports,’ said an official from the European Central Bank.
European Central Bank Cuts Rates as Trade Tensions Weigh on Outlook, Inflation Eases
Facing softer inflation and rising risks to the economic outlook, the ECB has cut rates and called on governments to pursue reforms.
Trump Expresses Confidence in EU Trade Deal in Meeting With Italy’s Meloni
In the Oval Office, Italian Prime Minister Meloni told Trump that together, they could ’make the West great again.’
Biggest EU Party Urges Commission to Scrap 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
EPP leader Manfred Weber says traditional cars could remain if they are allowed to offset emissions with carbon capture technology.
Slovakia Tightens Rules on NGOs
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused the nongovernmental organizations of planning to escalate public protests against his government’s policies.
Rubio and Witkoff Discuss Ukraine Conflict With European Allies in Paris
The pair have been leading the Trump administration’s efforts to procure a peace deal in Ukraine and end the war.
Australian Teen Charged in International Murder-for-Hire Plot
The 15-year-old in Sydney is accused of using encrypted apps and online platforms to outsource murder from thousands of kilometres away.
EU Suggests Fast-Tracking Asylum Claims by Migrants From 7 Countries to Speed Deportation
Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, India, and Kosovo are unlikely to have asylum granted, the European Commission said.
Ukraine’s Parliament Extends Martial Law, Pushing Back Election Timeline
Ukraine’s martial law system allows for military conscription and the suspension of certain political activities, including regular democratic elections.
Wave of Prison Attacks Continues in France for Second Night
Authorities are investigating whether coordinated prison attacks stem from narco-gang activity or unrest linked to pro-prisoner activist groups.
Raids in Europe Lead to 232 Arrests as Turkish Organized Crime Targeted
Hundreds of people have been convicted across Europe for crimes allegedly perpetrated using the Sky ECC encrypted network.
Albanese Says Russia Not Welcome in the Region, Indonesia Denies Russian Base Plan
Defence Minister Richard Marles provided some reassurance on the situation after speaking to his Indonesian counterpart.
FCC’s Brendan Carr Tells Europe to Choose Between US and China on Tech
To top U.S. official warned that the EU should be worried about the Chinese Communist Party’s version of Elon Musk’s satellite system, Starlink.
Kosovo Parliament Facing Post-Election Deadlock
The failure of the last executive to resign in a timely manner following the February election prompted the speaker to abandon the inaugural session.
Multiple French Prisons Attacked Overnight, Says Justice Minister
Vehicles were burned and automatic weapons fired at multiple sites overnight in a coordinated attack, with several cars graffitied.
Vance Says Most European Nations Could Not Defend Their Homelands
The vice president said in an interview with UnHerd that ‘European leaders have radically underinvested in security, and that has to change.’
US Student Released From Danish Prison After Uber Altercation, Still Barred From Leaving Country
Owen Ray has not been formally charged, but his family says he remains unable to return home to the United States.
Trump Blames Biden, Putin, Zelenskyy for Ukraine War, Says He’s Working to End It
The president urged Russia to ‘get moving’ on a peace deal while emphasizing the devastating human toll of ‘a terrible and senseless war.’
