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Trump lashes European Union, imposes 50% tariffs

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump re-ignited his trade war on Friday with an extraordinary attack on the European Union which punctured global stock markets, particularly in Europe, and accelerated recent falls in the U.S. dollar.

"Their powerful Trade Barriers, Vat Taxes, ridiculous Corporate Penalties, Non-Monetary Trade Barriers, Monetary Manipulations, unfair and unjustified lawsuits

Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings

MADRID, Spain: Spain has ordered Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 holiday rental listings from its platform, accusing the company of violating regulations in a broader crackdown aimed at curbing what the government describes as the "illegality" of the short-term rental market.

The Consumer Rights Ministry stated that most listings lacked proper license numbers, while others failed to clarify whether the owner w

Russia ranks among top five global arms exporters Putin

The president has called for an expansion of the range of services in the industry

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the country's formidable position among global arms exporters. He emphasized that being ranked among the world's top five sellers highlights the quality of Russian-made weapons.

"Russia continues to remain among the top five leaders in the global arms market and ma

Explainer: After five rounds of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, is an agreement close?

The two sides "have completed one of the most professional rounds of negotiations," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iran's state-run IRIB news after the meeting, while cautioning that more time is needed given the complexity of the negotiations.

TEHRAN/ROME, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States concluded Friday in Rome with "some but

(SP)ITALY-COMO-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-COMO VS INTER MILAN

(250524) -- COMO, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Inter Milan react after a Serie A football match between Como and Inter Milan in Como, Italy, May 23, 2025. (Xinhua)

Pahalgam attack was not an isolated incident: Congress MP Amar Singh vows to highlight Pakistan's Terrorism

New Delhi (India), May 24 (ANI): Congress MP Dr Amar Singh, part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad to UK, France, Germany, the EU, Italy and Denmark on Saturday emphasised the delegation's objective to raise global awareness about Pakistan's role in promoting terrorism.

Singh noted that the Pahalgam attack was not an isolated incident, but rather part of a series of terrorist attacks

(SP)CROATIA-ZAGREB-ATHLETICS-WOMEN-HIGH JUMP

(250524) -- ZAGREB, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Angelina Topic of Serbia reacts in women's high jump during the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

A Munich Courtroom Casts A Spotlight On Russias Amateur Saboteurs

The career path of Dieter S. ran from an illegal armed group in eastern Ukraine in 2014 to a Russian terrorist cell in Germany, a high-security courtroom in Munich heard this week.

German prosecutors alleged that he and two other men planned explosive and arson attacks on various targets, including a US military base, a loading facility, and an oil plant.

His lawyer said hes not a spy, not a saboteur, descr

A Munich Courtroom Casts A Spotlight On Russia's Amateur Saboteurs

The career path of Dieter S. ran from an illegal armed group in eastern Ukraine in 2014 to a Russian terrorist cell in Germany, a high-security courtroom in Munich heard this week.

German prosecutors alleged that he and two other men planned explosive and arson attacks on various targets, including a US military base, a loading facility, and an oil plant.

His lawyer said hes not a spy, not a saboteur, descr

Napoli crowned Italian League champions for fourth time in their history

ROME, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) -- Napoli were crowned champions of the Italian Football League for the fourth time in their history after a decisive 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the San Paolo Stadium tonight, in the final round of the competition.

With this result, Napoli raised their points tally to 82 points, leading the standings, just one point ahead of their closest competitor for the title, Inter Milan, who als

Kremlin comments on possible changes to Kievs negotiation team

All nuances matter in such high-stake engagements, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

The Kremlin has commented on possible changes to Ukraine's negotiating team, following reports that the personnel representing Kiev in Istanbul lacked experience and ability to draft memoranda at the highest level.

"All nuances matter" in high-stake diplomatic interactions, including direct peace talks betwe

70% of Italian companies still in Russia - industry expert

Firms that exited were mostly smaller or businesses whose products were hit by sanctions, according to a local chamber of commerce head

Only 30% of Italian companies have exited the Russian market over the past three years, while the majority continued operating in the country, according to the head of the Italian-Rus

70% of Italian companies still in Russia industry expert

Firms that exited were mostly smaller or businesses whose products were hit by sanctions, according to a local chamber of commerce head

Only 30% of Italian companies have exited the Russian market over the past three years, while the majority continued operating in the country, according to the head of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce.

US, European, and Asian companies pulled out of

Major Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Under Way, Says Source

A large-scale prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia is under way, a Ukrainian source with knowledge of the matter told RFE/RL.

The source, who was not authorized to comment publicly,spokeon condition of anonymity after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had "just completed" a big prisoner swap which has in the works since peace talks in Istanbul last week.

"A major prisoners swap was just

Work on Ukraine peace memorandum in advanced stage Lavrov

A new round of talks between Moscow and Kiev will take place, but the Vatican is not a very realistic venue, the Russian Foreign Minister has said

Moscow is at an "advanced stage" on a memorandum outlining steps toward a peace treaty with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.

Speaking during a conference in the Russian capital, Lavrov reiterated Moscow's readiness