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Europe

Ukraine signs 10-year security agreements with US and Japan at G7 Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country signed two separate 10-year security agreements with the United States and Japan at the 50th G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.

Portugal leads Europe in Clean Energy with 90% of electricity generated from renewables in early 2024

In April, Portugal achieved an impressive milestone by sourcing 95% of its electricity from renewable energy, establishing itself as a leader in clean energy both within Europe and on the global stage.

Global shock and condemnation as Israeli airstrike sets ablaze Rafah tent camp, killing 45 Palestinians

Israeli strike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians and 200 others are wounded, with many severely burned, according to local health officials and Palestinian medics.

Explore Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia on Europe’s new rail route for just 8 Euros

Historic European train route, built 150 years ago, has reopened, connecting Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. The train service covers three countries and eight towns and cities in just two hours.

Ireland, Norway and Spain formally recognize Palestinian state

Norway, Ireland, and Spain, on May 22, decided to formally recognize Palestinian state, breaking with the long-held position of Western countries

China’s Xi Jinping kicks off Europe trip in France, meets French President and EU chief

Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on his first Europe trip in five years, a visit likely to be dominated by discussions on Russia's war in Ukraine and economic tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

Germany and France sign deal to develop ‘Tank of the future’

The French and German defense ministers signed the memorandum of understanding for an effort to jointly develop the ‘Tank of the future’, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone

Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on March 31, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union.

India signs $100 billion free trade deal with 4 European countries

India has signed a trade agreement with four-member European trade bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

International Women’s Day: IAEA hosts hundreds of women building careers in Nuclear

Marking International Women’s Day, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gathered hundreds of women in Vienna, Austria from March 7 to 8, 2024

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.