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Exclusive: AP granted rare access to European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Exclusive: AP granted rare access to European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Piracy is rising in the Gulf of Aden and threatening vital shipping lanes
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Serbian Government Urged to Prioritize Vertical Gas Corridor Amidst Energy Transition

Serbian Government Urged to Prioritize Vertical Gas Corridor Amidst Energy Transition

Serbia's new government, formed by the student-led 'Student List' movement, is being urged to uphold its commitment to the Vertical Gas Corridor project. This initiative aims to diversify the region's gas supply by transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece and Azerbaijani gas from the Trans Adriatic Pipeline north through Bulgaria and Romania to Moldova and Ukraine. The expanded western branch of this corridor, connecting Serbia through North Macedonia, is projected to add approximately 1.5 bcm per year of import capacity by 2028. This would enable Serbia to meet its annual gas demand of 2.7 bcm from non-Russian sources, reducing its heavy reliance on Russian gas supplied by Gazprom. The 'Student List' movement, which won a majority in parliament after President Aleksandar Vučić's resignation, has expressed ambiguous stances on EU and Russian alignment, making the commitment to the Vertical Gas Corridor a critical test of its policy direction. The project aligns with the movement's core objectiv...
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Kenya Calls for Deeper Cooperation with EU as Nairobi Hosts Regional Ambassadors Seminar

Kenya Calls for Deeper Cooperation with EU as Nairobi Hosts Regional Ambassadors Seminar

Kenya has advocated for a renewed and action-oriented partnership between Africa and Europe, emphasizing mutual respect, equitable cooperation, and tangible outcomes for citizens. This call was made as Nairobi hosted the Regional Seminar of Heads of European Union (EU) Delegations to African countries on November 10, 2026. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. A. Korir Sing’oei, welcomed over 40 EU Ambassadors, highlighting Nairobi's strategic importance as a diplomatic and multilateral hub. The seminar coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Kenya and the EU, which began with the establishment of the European Community Delegation in Nairobi in 1976. Dr. Sing’oei noted the EU remains Kenya's largest export market, with trade growing by approximately 20% since the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) took effect in July 2024. Recent milestones include a ten-year strategy for EPA implementation, Kenya's first Digital Dialogue with the EU in March 2026, and Nairobi's desig...
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Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14

Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14

Greek authorities have recovered 13 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete
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Greek authorities find 12 bodies in a boat carrying migrants south of Crete; 18 people are rescued

Greek authorities find 12 bodies in a boat carrying migrants south of Crete; 18 people are rescued

Greek authorities have recovered 12 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete
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European Golden Visa Programs Undergo Significant Reforms in 2026, Increasing Scrutiny and Costs

European Golden Visa Programs Undergo Significant Reforms in 2026, Increasing Scrutiny and Costs

European Golden Visa Programs Undergo Significant Reforms in 2026, Increasing Scrutiny and Costs
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Exclusive: AP joins European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Exclusive: AP joins European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Piracy is rising in the Gulf of Aden, threatening vital shipping lanes
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China Reduces LNG Imports Amidst Abundant Domestic Gas Supply, Impacting Global Market

China Reduces LNG Imports Amidst Abundant Domestic Gas Supply, Impacting Global Market

China Reduces LNG Imports Amidst Abundant Domestic Gas Supply, Impacting Global Market
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Exclusive: AP joins EU naval patrol as piracy rebounds amid regional conflicts

Exclusive: AP joins EU naval patrol as piracy rebounds amid regional conflicts

Piracy is rising in the Gulf of Aden, threatening vital shipping lanes
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Italian prosecutors target Amazon over sale of Chinese goods

Italian prosecutors target Amazon over sale of Chinese goods

By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors have told Amazon's European unit and two senior managers they could face trial over the sale of Chinese goods without proper payment of import value-added tax and customs duties, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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EU sues IBM and two European companies over troubled border system, FT reports

EU sues IBM and two European companies over troubled border system, FT reports

Nov 9 (Reuters) - The European Union has sued IBM, French IT group Atos and Italian defence contractor Leonardo over repeated delays in developing its new smart border system, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing internal communications.
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China’s passenger car exports surge in October as domestic demand remains weak

China’s passenger car exports surge in October as domestic demand remains weak

Industry data show China's car exports have remained strong in October, with overseas shipments helping offset weak domestic demand