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The European Commission said organized criminals ‘destabilise societies, undermine the rule of law and democracy, and weaken economic stability and security.’
The embassy cited reports of missile, rocket, and drone attacks.
Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks on shipping have reversed the Strait of Hormuz’s fragile recovery and heightened regional security risks.
NATO leaders pledged $80 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine.
Kuan Bi-ling said Beijing is pressing Taiwan below the war threshold; another official warned that temporary patrols can become normalized.
Trump signaled that the ceasefire with Iran was over and gave Ukraine a boost by granting a long-sought license to produce Patriot defense systems.
Trump said Iran wants to make a deal but expressed skepticism that the country would honor it.
Meloni said she does not regret ‘political investment’ because she believes ‘in the unity of the West’ despite recent public tensions between the two leaders.
Economies exposed to the Middle East conflict face weaker activity, while countries benefiting from technology cycle see stronger growth, the IMF said.
It is unclear whether Iranian attacks and the U.S. military response will lead to another full-scale interruption of shipping traffic through the strait.
The UK-led project aims to bolster NATO’s strike capabilities as Washington pushes Europe to shoulder a greater share of NATO’s defense burden.
The United States and Spain have been at loggerheads since Spain declined to join other NATO allies last year in pledging to increase defense spending.
The ruling leaves Apple’s App Store and iOS subject to the Digital Markets Act, preserving rules designed to open digital markets to greater competition.
Several nationwide blackouts have hit Cuba over the past year.
The U.S. president’s push has fueled consternation within the alliance.
Several commercial ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Taiwan’s senior security official said military and civil defense efforts are a necessary response to Chinese threats.
No country has claimed responsibility for the strikes so far.
The Trump administration said in June that dozens of countries do not adequately prevent goods made with forced labor from entering their markets.
