EU
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Robust AI Regulation
AI systems should never replace moral judgment or human responsibility.
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EU Commits $105bn Loan to Bolster Ukraine’s Defence
The proposal underscores Europe’s determination to keep Kyiv’s military and economy afloat as the war grinds into its fourth year.
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Trump Blocks State-Level AI Regulation
Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence, according to The Guardian.
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Hungarian Teacher Faces Criminal Charges
Hungarian teacher has become the first person in the EU to face criminal charges for organising a Pride march.
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Israeli Settler Attack on West Bank Mosque Sparks Global Outcry
Israeli settlers set fire to the Bar al-Walidain mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Marda.
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EU Pushes to Mobilize Russian Assets for Ukraine
The push comes ahead of a high-level summit in Brussels, where the issue will be central to discussions.
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Israel–Gaza Conflict Continuation
Israel is deploying remote-controlled vehicles packed with explosives to demolish entire neighborhoods in Gaza City.
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Microsoft Severs Cloud Access Over Surveillance Concerns
Microsoft has disabled specific cloud and AI services used by a unit within the Israeli Ministry of Defense
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Trump Extends Deadline to Ease U.S.-China Tensions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying a planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods for 90 days
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Trade Tensions Escalate: India vs. U.S. & EU
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially raise” tariffs on Indian exports
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U.S.–EU Trade Deal & Europe’s Defense Boom
Stocks like Thales (France), Renk and Rheinmetall (Germany), and Leonardo (Italy) dipped early in the week
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US–EU Trade Pact: 15% Tariff Deal to Avert War
United States and the European Union reached a major framework trade deal imposing a 15% import tariff











