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EU Court: Netherlands can return some third-country nationals displaced by Ukraine war
4 days, 18 hours ago

EU Court: Netherlands can return some third-country nationals displaced by Ukraine war

NL Times  

The Dutch government can choose to end the temporary protection of some people who are not Ukrainian citizens, but were living in Ukraine when the war with Russia intensified in 2022. The ruling issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union on Thursday found that the Netherlands is allowed to stop hosting those displaced persons who have not …

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West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states
1 week, 1 day ago

West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS approved Sunday an exit timeline for three coup-hit nations after a nearly yearlong process of mediation to avert the unprecedented disintegration of the grouping. “The authority decides to set the period from 29 January, 2025 to 29 July 2025 as a transitional period and to keep ECOWAS doors open to the three …

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West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states
1 week, 1 day ago

West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states

LA Times  

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, third from left, first row, poses with other West African leaders before the start of the ECOWAS meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday. West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS approved Sunday an exit timeline for three coup-hit nations after a nearly yearlong process of mediation to avert the unprecedented disintegration of the grouping. “The authority decides …

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EU says asylum rights can be suspended for migrants ‘weaponized’ by Russia and Belarus
1 week, 5 days ago

EU says asylum rights can be suspended for migrants ‘weaponized’ by Russia and Belarus

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday gave a greenlight to Poland and other countries on Europe’s eastern flank to temporarily suspend asylum rights when they believe that Belarus and Russia are “weaponizing” migrants to destabilize the bloc. The EU’s executive branch also accuses Russian authorities of “facilitating these movements, given that more than 90% of migrants illegally crossing the …

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Atos Consortium Fumbles Rollout of EU Biometric Border System
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Atos Consortium Fumbles Rollout of EU Biometric Border System

Live Mint  

-- In August, the EU’s Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson gave a rousing speech about a soon-to-launch “smart” border system that would track the movements of hundreds of millions of travelers in and out of the bloc using fingerprints and facial recognition. “Despite all the efforts deployed by EU-Lisa and member states,” the letter continued, the consortium “still repeatedly missed …

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ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy
3 weeks ago

ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy

Hindustan Times  

By Anthony Deutsch ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy THE HAGUE, - The president of the International Criminal Court on Monday said threats facing the institution, including possible U.S. sanctions and Russian warrants for staff members, "jeopardise its very existence". Speaking at an annual conference of the court's 124 members, President Judge Tomoko Akane did not name …

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Netherlands is one of five opposed to EU’s 200 billion euro budget for 2025
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4 weeks ago

Netherlands is one of five opposed to EU’s 200 billion euro budget for 2025

NL Times  

After protracted negotiations, the European Union reached a preliminary agreement on its 2025 budget, but the Netherlands remains a vocal dissenter. The agreement, struck between EU finance ministers and the European Parliament, outlines 192.7 billion euro in commitments and 149.6 billion euro in payments. While the budget falls short of the European Parliament’s initial request of 194 billion euro, it …

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What International Criminal Court’s warrant means for Benjamin Netanyahu
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What International Criminal Court’s warrant means for Benjamin Netanyahu

Firstpost  

The immediate implications of the arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister and his former defence chief are arrest, only if they are traveling to a member state of the ICC that might choose to enforce the warrant On Thursday, the International Criminal Court, located in Hague, in the Netherlands, issued public arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, …

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What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu?
1 month ago

What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The International Criminal Court has …

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ICC vs ICJ: Why India is not a member of the ICC but a signatory of ICJ
1 month ago

ICC vs ICJ: Why India is not a member of the ICC but a signatory of ICJ

Firstpost  

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. In their decision, the ICC judges said there were reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant were criminally responsible for acts including murder, persecution and starvation as a weapon of war as part of a “widespread …

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What ICC arrest warrant means for Israeli PM Netanyahu
1 month ago

What ICC arrest warrant means for Israeli PM Netanyahu

Firstpost  

The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marks a seismic moment in global justice. Charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, Netanyahu faces severe travel restrictions across 124 ICC member states, complicating his diplomatic engagements Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a discussion on the subject of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, …

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Netanyahu: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister
1 month ago

Netanyahu: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister

CNN  

CNN — The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas official, accusing them of war crimes during and after the October 7 attacks on Israel last year. The prime minister’s office dismissed the warrants as “absurd and antisemitic.” “Israel utterly rejects the absurd and false …

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Panda bonds' popularity sign of widespread, long-term investor confidence
1 month ago

Panda bonds' popularity sign of widespread, long-term investor confidence

China Daily  

By Jin Zhongxia | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-18 10:16 China's financial market has experienced a notable upswing in internationalization in recent years. The cumulative issuance of panda bonds had surpassed 800 billion yuan, attracting top international issuers and investors and enhancing the openness of China's bond market. Panda bonds have played an important role in introducing international issuers and …

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ICC ruling body to conduct investigation into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor - sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC ruling body to conduct investigation into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor - sources

Hindustan Times  

* ICC ruling body to conduct investigation into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor - sources ICC chief prosecutor faces probe over misconduct allegation * Karim Khan under pressure to step aside during investigation * Khan has denied any wrongdoing By Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch Nov 8 - The International Criminal Court's governing body will launch an …

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BRICS expansion a boon for ASEAN
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BRICS expansion a boon for ASEAN

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Indonesia's formal application to join BRICS, confirmed recently by Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Roy Soemirat, highlights the bloc's increasing appeal among emerging economies. Second, ASEAN members can also attract more foreign capital after joining BRICS by, for example, taking loans from the New Development Bank, which the original BRICS member states established in 2015. Not …

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China Proposes Four Key Points for SCO's Future Direction
2 months ago

China Proposes Four Key Points for SCO's Future Direction

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech at the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The speech focused on five key areas for cooperation: political foundation, security, economy, culture, and multilateralism. Li Qiang emphasized the importance of upholding the Shanghai Spirit and engaging in practical cooperation to achieve common …

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Experts laud SCO for promoting stability
3 months ago

Experts laud SCO for promoting stability

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY With its growing membership and focus on sustainable development, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is poised to play a more significant role in promoting regional stability, economic growth and ecological sustainability, experts said. The forum, themed "Promoting Sustainable Development, Building a Shared Home", was hosted by the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the …

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Experts laud SCO for promoting stability
3 months ago

Experts laud SCO for promoting stability

China Daily  

By SONG PING | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-23 10:14 JIN DING/CHINA DAILY With its growing membership and focus on sustainable development, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is poised to play a more significant role in promoting regional stability, economic growth and ecological sustainability, experts said. The forum, themed "Promoting Sustainable Development, Building a Shared Home", was hosted by the …

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European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges
3 months ago

European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

Al Jazeera  

Von der Leyen’s new EU executive team faces challenges including wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, climate change, and economic competitiveness. While climate change remained a key topic, von der Leyen said, security and competitiveness “have much more impact on the composition and the design” of her new team compared with her first term. Opposition has also been rife over …

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The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition

China Daily  

THE EU HAS ISSUED A NUMBER OF INDUSTRIAL POLICIES INVOLVING THE "NEW TRIO” AND IMPLEMENTED ALL-ROUND SUBSIDIES In recent years, the EU has been increasing financial support to the green industries including the "new trio”, in particular focusing on the transition of green energy and the R&D of net-zero technology, and with enhancing the global industrial competitiveness as one of …

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The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition

China Daily  

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. Especially after the release of the European Green Deal in 2019, the EU has increasingly focused on the clear energy transition, vigorously promoting the development of new energy industries, including the "new trio”. EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SINCE THE 1980S The Council …

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The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition

China Daily  

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. Especially after the release of the European Green Deal in 2019, the EU has increasingly focused on the clear energy transition, vigorously promoting the development of new energy industries, including the "new trio”. EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SINCE THE 1980S The Council …

Community Energy Policy Development States Renewable Energy Industrial
The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition

China Daily  

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. Especially after the release of the European Green Deal in 2019, the EU has increasingly focused on the clear energy transition, vigorously promoting the development of new energy industries, including the "new trio”. EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SINCE THE 1980S The Council …

Community Energy Policy Development States Renewable Energy Industrial
The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU 'new trio' industrial subsidy policy in the name of green transition

China Daily  

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. Especially after the release of the European Green Deal in 2019, the EU has increasingly focused on the clear energy transition, vigorously promoting the development of new energy industries, including the "new trio”. EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SINCE THE 1980S The Council …

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