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EU state calls for sanctions on Israelis

Spain is urging Brussels to halt the blocs association agreement with Israel immediately, according to Foreign Minister Jos Manuel Albares

Spain's foreign minister, Jose Manuel Albares, has said Spain will call on EU foreign ministers to "immediately suspend" the EUIsrael association agreement and seek a ban on arms sales to Israel, citing concerns of human rights violations in Gaza.

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NATO members to postpone spending hike Reuters

US President Donald Trump has demanded the blocs nations invest 5% of their GDP into their militaries

NATO members have agreed to delay the timeline for raising defense spending to the level sought by US President Donald Trump due to Spain'sopposition, Reuters reported on Monday.

Mark Rutte, secretary general of the US-led military bloc, had aimed to secure approval this week for a declarat

Union Minister Hardeep Puri, Irish PM Martin, Canadian Minister Anandasangaree pay tribute to victims of Kanishka bombing

Cork [Ireland], June 23 (ANI): On the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Irish Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork in Ireland, to pay homage to the victims.

On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani

Domestic defence manufacturing reduced dependency on India's global imports from 11% to 4% over past 14 years: Report

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Traditionally heavily reliant on foreign suppliers for defence equipment, India has significantly reduced its dependence on defence imports over the last 14 years, marking a major shift in its defence strategy and policy.

According to a report by Kotak Mutual Fund, India, which in 2010 was the largest importer of defence equipment, slipped to fourth place in 2024.

In 2010,

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-TENNIS-QUEEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S SINGLES-FINAL

(250623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team enjoy dominant 3-1 win over Australia in 4 Nations Tournament

Berlin [Germany], June 22 (ANI): The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team enjoyed a dominant 3-1 win over Australia in their second match in the 4 Nations Tournament at the TC 1899 Blau Weiss stadium in Berlin.

Shardanand Tiwari (15'), Sourabh Anand Khushwaha (36'), and Amir Ali (43') scored goals for India while Oliver Will (55') scored the lone goal for Australia, as per a release from Hockey India (HI).

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EU states renew debate over children's social media access after deadly school attacks

by Billion Temesghen

As public support for a common social media "age of consent" gains momentum in European countries, legislation at the European Union (EU) level is coming into focus.

BRUSSELS, June 20 (Xinhua) -- A series of deadly attacks in Austria and France this month has reignited European debates over the exposure of children to social media, with several EU governments calling fo

NATO split over 5% spending commitment media

Spain has rejected the target as unreasonable ahead of the blocs upcoming summit in The Hague

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected NATO's proposal for member states to increase military spending to 5% of their GDP, calling the idea "not only unreasonable but also counterproductive."

Following US President Donald Trump's demands for a 5% target, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

NATO split over 5% spending commitment - media

Spain has rejected the target as "unreasonable" ahead of the bloc's upcoming summit in The Hague

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected NATO's proposal for member states to increase military spending to 5% of their GDP, calling the idea "not only unreasonable but also counterproductive."&nb

NATO split over 5% spending demand media

Spain has rejected the target as unreasonable ahead of the blocs upcoming summit in The Hague

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected NATO's proposal for member states to increase military spending to 5% of their GDP, calling the idea "not only unreasonable but also counterproductive."

Following US President Donald Trump's demands for a 5% target, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

NATO split over 5% spending demand - media

Spain has rejected the target as "unreasonable" ahead of the bloc's upcoming summit in The Hague

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected NATO's proposal for member states to increase military spending to 5% of their GDP, calling the idea "not only unreasonable but also counterproductive."&nb

UAE Cycling Team continues to shine in Switzerland, Belgium tours

GENEVA, 20th June 2025 (WAM) -- Joao Almeida produced another admirable performance at the Tour de Suisse, with the Portuguese going on the front foot to take second place on stage 5 and move up to third overall.

Narrowly pipped to the line by Oscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL), the UAE Team Emirates-XRG man benefited from the work of his teammates to make further inroads in the general classification battle.

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AI 171 crash: 202 bodies handed over and 220 victims identified, says Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 20 (ANI): Almost a week after the deadly Air India crash that took place in Ahmedabad, DNA samples of 220 victims had been matched with their families and the mortal remains of 202 passengers have been released, announced Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel on Friday.

In a post on X, Rushikesh Patel wrote, 'UPDATED UP TO :- 20/06/2025

(SP)U.S.-ATLANTA-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-GROUP A-INTER MIAMI CF VS FC PORTO

(250620) -- ATLANTA, June 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF arrives at the field before the Group A match between Inter Miami CF of the United States and FC Porto of Portugal at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Atlanta, the United States, June 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Johnny Depp dresses as Jack Sparrow for surprise visit to children's hospital in Spain

Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): Johnny Depp gave a surprise to kids at Nino Jesus University Children's Hospital, reported People.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star donned his famous Jack Sparrow getup once again to pay kids at the Madrid-based hospital a visit on June 16, as he continues to spend time in Spain to film his newest project Day Drinker, as per the outlet.

Photos of Depp, 62, showed the ac