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EU foreign policy chief calls for pressure on Hezbollah, Israel to reach ceasefire in Lebanon

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-25 09:10 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a press conference after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon Nov 24, 2024. BEIRUT - European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said Sunday that Hezbollah and Israel must be pressured to accept the US proposal for a ceasefire, pledging 200 million …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance

Al Jazeera

While US President-elect Donald Trump’s intentions remain unclear, Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington as possible. “Mostly in the city, on civilian infrastructure, mainly in the evening or at night, although there are also daytime shellings.” Ukraine’s defenders continued to be under intense pressure throughout the front in the past week, with the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine after Donald Trump’s win

Al Jazeera

The 27-member bloc’s foreign policy chief visited Kyiv and said EU support is necessary to fight Russian aggression. The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has pledged “unwavering” support for Ukraine, on his first visit to Kyiv after Donald Trump’s US presidential win. Trump’s victory in the United States election has caused concern in Ukraine and Europe that the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU-Japan Agree on Comprehensive Security and Defense Partnership

The Hindu

Japan and the European Union announced a sweeping new security and defence partnership in Tokyo on Friday (November 2, 2024). The agreement will promote concrete naval cooperation, including through activities such as joint exercises and port calls, and the exchange of information related to the defence industry. The partnership is seen as a historic and timely step by both countries, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

EU top diplomat urges Lebanon and Israel to ease tensions along their border

Associated Press

BEIRUT — The European Union’s top diplomat on Thursday urged Lebanon and Israel to work on deescalating tensions along the border, saying that since his last trip to the region in January “the drums of war have not stopped pounding.” The comments of Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, came as members of the militant Hezbollah group and Israel’s …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Borrell calls for EU-ASEAN cooperation on Gaza, cease-fire

China Daily

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-07-26 20:55 European Union foreign policy head Josep Borrell called for an immediate cease-fire and greater humanitarian access in Gaza, urging increased cooperation with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on the issue. Borrell's comments came on July 26 while he was in Laos for the ASEAN Post-Ministerial …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Borrell calls for EU-ASEAN cooperation on Gaza, cease-fire

China Daily

European Union foreign policy head Josep Borrell called for an immediate cease-fire and greater humanitarian access in Gaza, urging increased cooperation with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on the issue. Borrell's comments came on July 26 while he was in Laos for the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the EU, which he co-chaired with Philippine Secretary of Foreign …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Peace mission’: Hungary’s Orban meets Putin in Russia, defying EU leaders

Al Jazeera

Right-wing nationalist makes trip with no official mandate from the European bloc, causing outrage. But EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said Orban had not received any mandate to visit Moscow, consigning the visit to “the framework of … bilateral relations between Hungary and Russia”. “Only unity and determination will pave the path to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

EU and Israel in war of words as ties nosedive ahead of Spain, Ireland recognising Palestinian state

The Hindu

Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on May 27, the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid insisting that sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued deadly attacks in southern Gaza's city of Rafah. It's too important.” Angry words abounded Monday, with Mr. Katz …

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8 months, 1 week ago

EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine’s president pleads for support

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders vowed on Wednesday to ramp up sanctions against Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. In a statement released after the first day of their summit, which also focused on the war in Ukraine and ways to boost the bloc’s economic competitiveness, the …

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9 months ago

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The European Union is pressing ahead with a plan to use the profits generated from billions of euros of Russian assets frozen in Europe to help provide weapons and other funds for Ukraine, a senior official said Tuesday. The 27-nation EU is holding around 200 billion euros in Russian central bank assets, most of it frozen in Belgium, …

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9 months ago

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits

LA Times

The European Union is pressing ahead with a plan to use the profits generated from billions of euros of Russian assets frozen in Europe to help provide weapons and other funds for Ukraine, a senior official said Tuesday. The 27-nation EU is holding around 200 billion euros in Russian central bank assets, most of it frozen in Belgium, in retaliation …

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10 months ago

26 EU states demand 'immediate' halt in Gaza fighting: Borrell

New Indian Express

BRUSSELS: All EU countries except Hungary joined a call Monday for an "immediate humanitarian pause" in the Gaza war, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. But Borrell said foreign ministers from 26 states had agreed a statement calling for "an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire". The war started when Hamas launched its unprecedented attack of …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

European Union wavers over funding UNRWA amid financial collapse fears

The Hindu

With the embattled UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza teetering on the brink of financial collapse, one of its biggest donors is wavering over whether to extend it a lifeline worth tens of millions of dollars within the next few weeks. The audit would focus “specifically on the control systems needed to prevent the possible involvement of staff in …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaza’s main aid agency is on the brink. The European Union, a key donor, is wavering over what to do

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — With the embattled U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza teetering on the brink of financial collapse, one of its biggest donors is wavering over whether to extend it a lifeline worth tens of millions of dollars within the next few weeks. Israel’s allegations that 12 employees of the aid agency known as UNRWA participated in the Oct. …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

EU to launch a Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from continued Houthi attacks

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to help defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen that are hampering trade and driving up prices, the bloc’s top diplomat said Wednesday. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that he expects the bloc’s foreign ministers to sign …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

EU to launch Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from Houthi attacks

LA Times

The U.S.-owned ship Genco Picardy came under attack Jan. 17 by a bomb-carrying drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to help defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen that are hampering trade and driving up prices, …

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11 months ago

European Union says Israel can't 'have veto' on creation of Palestinian state

New Indian Express

BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday said that Israel cannot be allowed to unilaterally block the creation of a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza. "One thing is clear -- Israel cannot have the veto right to the self-determination of the Palestinian people," Borrell told a Brussels press conference with his Egyptian counterpart. Egyptian Foreign Minister …

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1 year ago

Israel’s plan for more settlements ‘appalling’, says European Union diplomat Borrell

The Hindu

The European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell has called the idea of Israel planning further illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories “appalling” and Israel’s biggest security liability. “I’m appalled to learn that in the middle of a war, the Israeli gov is poised to commit new funds to build more illegal settlements,” Mr Borrell wrote on Monday, on X, formerly …

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1 year ago

Palestinian diplomat appeals for peace in Gaza at a meeting between EU and Arab nations in Spain

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — Hours before Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their expiring cease-fire by two more days, the top Palestinian diplomat made a plea during a Monday meeting of European Union members and Arab nations for a definitive end to Israel’s retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip. Israel did not attend the meeting hosted by the Union for the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The European Union is struggling to produce and send the ammunition it promised to Ukraine

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — European Union nations acknowledged Tuesday that they may be on the way to failing Ukraine on their promise of providing the ammunition the country dearly needs to stave off Russia’s invasion and to win back occupied territory. With much fanfare early this year, EU leaders promised to provide 1 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine’s front line by …

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1 year, 1 month ago

EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as ‘human shields’

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The 27 European Union nations have jointly condemned Hamas for what they described as the use of hospitals and civilians as “human shields” in the war against Israel. EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said Monday that at the same time the bloc asked Israel “for maximum restraint in targeting in order to avoid human casualties.” At a …

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1 year, 1 month ago

EU seeks alternative delivery routes as it ramps up Gaza aid

Al Jazeera

The EU will spend a total of $108m in humanitarian aid for the civilians in Gaza, Ursula von der Leyen says. The additional funds, which were announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday, will raise the bloc’s aid fund for the bombarded enclave to 100 million euros. “The European Union will spend a total of 100 …

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EU foreign policy chief calls for pressure on Hezbollah, Israel to reach ceasefire in Lebanon

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance

EU pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine after Donald Trump’s win

EU-Japan Agree on Comprehensive Security and Defense Partnership

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise

EU top diplomat urges Lebanon and Israel to ease tensions along their border

Borrell calls for EU-ASEAN cooperation on Gaza, cease-fire

Borrell calls for EU-ASEAN cooperation on Gaza, cease-fire

‘Peace mission’: Hungary’s Orban meets Putin in Russia, defying EU leaders

EU and Israel in war of words as ties nosedive ahead of Spain, Ireland recognising Palestinian state

EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine’s president pleads for support

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits

26 EU states demand 'immediate' halt in Gaza fighting: Borrell

European Union wavers over funding UNRWA amid financial collapse fears

Gaza’s main aid agency is on the brink. The European Union, a key donor, is wavering over what to do

EU to launch a Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from continued Houthi attacks

EU to launch Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from Houthi attacks

European Union says Israel can't 'have veto' on creation of Palestinian state

Israel’s plan for more settlements ‘appalling’, says European Union diplomat Borrell

Palestinian diplomat appeals for peace in Gaza at a meeting between EU and Arab nations in Spain

The European Union is struggling to produce and send the ammunition it promised to Ukraine

EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as ‘human shields’

EU seeks alternative delivery routes as it ramps up Gaza aid