EU Commission proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza war
On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed suspending free-trade arrangements on Israeli goods due to the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move is part...
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Spanish counterpart, Margarita Robles, to discuss European security and strengthening Ukraine’s defence forces.
"Held a productive meeting with Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Spain Margarita Robles. We discussed key issues of common security and further strengthening of the Defence Forces of Ukraine. We identified priority areas of cooperation that require special attention. In particular, we focused on deepening industrial cooperation, strengthening air defence systems, supplies of ammunition and armored vehicles," Umerov wrote on Facebook.
Also, following the negotiations, the parties signed an agreement on the training of the Ukrainian military.
Umerov stated that Robles outlined detailed plans for Spain's assistance to his country in 2025, highlighting Spain's strong interest in learning from Ukraine’s experience in modern warfare.
"I am sincerely grateful to Spain for its steadfast support since the first days of the full-scale invasion, particularly for its military aid and training of our defenders," he added.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed suspending free-trade arrangements on Israeli goods due to the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move is part of the EU's efforts to address the war's humanitarian and political impacts, but it lacks sufficient support from EU member states to pass.
Germany’s parliament has refused security clearances for at least four employees of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, citing concerns they could engage in anti-constitutional activities.
Moscow said it was ready to deepen discussions with the U.S. on energy cooperation, including on the Sakhalin 1 project, RIA reported on Wednesday citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Russia's violation of Polish and Romanian airspace is part of a long-running trend of boundary-testing and sabotage by President Vladimir Putin, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit South Korea in October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday ahead of talks in Beijing.
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