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Zaheer Aslam assumes ambassadorial responsibilities

The new High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Zaheer Aslam Janjua assumed his ambassadorial responsibilities

Finland announces 'historic' NATO bid, as Sweden holds key meet

$33 mln pledged to prevent 'catastrophic' oil spill from Yemen oil tanker

The United Nations has received $33 million in new pledges towards a $144 million operation to avoid an oil spill from a tanker stranded off the coast of Yemen, which threatens a major environmental disaster

Ukraine war puts EU 'at crossroads' on anniversary

Russia retaliates against Europe with mass expulsions

Russia said Tuesday it was expelling diplomats from three European countries in retaliation for similar measures taken against Moscow's envoys over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine

Russia says expelling 36 European diplomats

Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling 36 diplomats from two European countries in retaliation for similar measures taken against Moscow's foreign envoys over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Luxembourg Ambassador Over Expulsion of Diplomat

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Ambassador of Luxembourg in Russia Georges Faber to voice a protest over expulsion of a Russian diplomat

European Commission President Calls For Swift Weapon Supplies to Kiev

EU embargo on Russian oil, gas will take 'months'

Almost 120 Cases of Salmonella Confirmed in Ten European Countries - ECDC

Almost 120 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in ten European countries after an outbreak at a chocolate factory in Belgium, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Tuesday

EU pursues rule of law in Hungary despite Orban re-election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's thumping re-election victory does not negate his government's duty to uphold EU norms on rule of law, including LGBTQ rights, the bloc's justice commissioner said Tuesday

EU Foreign Ministers Fail to Decide on Sanctions Against Russian Oil, Gas - Borrell

EU foreign ministers did not make decisions on sanctions against Russia's oil and gas, agreed to continue discussions, EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said following a meeting of the EU Foreign Council in Luxembourg

EU to Increase Arms Deliveries to Ukraine - Borrell

EU foreign ministers agreed to continue military assistance to Ukraine, in particular, they will increase the supply of weapons amid fears of increased hostilities in the east of the country, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said following a meeting of the EU Foreign Council in Luxembourg

Spanish Foreign Minister Welcomes Putin-Nehammer Talks Despite Having Low Expectations

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares welcomed the attempts to establish a dialogue with Moscow during the meeting between Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday

Georgia Receives EU Membership Questionnaire - EU Commissioner

EU foreign ministers to discuss new steps supporting Ukraine

The EU foreign ministers are set to discuss on Monday the bloc's response to the war in Ukraine and the latest developments in the conflict zones of the Middle East at their meeting in Luxembourg

Ukraine Needs Heavy Weapons, Partners Have No Time for Excuses - German Foreign Minister

Ukraine needs heavy weapons, and foreign partners have no time for excuses and need to bee creative to support Kiev, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday

Top EU Diplomats to Discuss Next Steps Regarding Ukraine at Luxembourg Meeting - Borrell

EU foreign ministers will discuss next steps regarding the situation in Ukraine, including sanctions against Russia, at a meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell said

Rent in EU Increases by 16%, House Prices by 42% Since 2010 - Eurostat

The European Union statistical office (Eurostat) released on Friday data showing that since 2010 and until the fourth quarter of 2021 rents and house prices across the bloc have increased by 16% and 42%, respectively

EU Foreign Ministers Will Not Discuss Sanctions Against Russian Oil on Monday - Source

The foreign ministers of the European Union member states will not discuss sanctions on oil imports from Russia during a meeting on Monday in Luxembourg, a high-ranking EU source told reporters on Friday

Luxembourg Declares Russian Diplomat Persona Non Grata - Foreign Ministry

Putin, Luxembourg Prime Minister Discuss Progress of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Pakistan reaffirms resolve to provide equal opportunities to women: Ambassador

First Unit of Belgian Volunteer Fighters Depart to Ukraine - Reports