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The European Union and the Mercosur nations have finalized a major free trade pact aimed at boosting economic cooperation. Described as a historic step, the deal focuses on promoting fair trade, reducing tariffs, and strengthening business ties between Europe and South America, opening new opportunities for growth.
Analysts argue that a U.S. military strike on Iran would likely serve as a show of force rather than achieve clear strategic goals. Limited military impact, risks of escalation, and a lack of coherent objectives could blunt any long-term effects, making such action mostly symbolic.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gifted her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting, praising his role in recent events. However, the Nobel Committee stressed that only the original winner retains the official title—Trump keeps the medal, not the award.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a productive call covering trade, defense, energy, and critical minerals, with both sides agreeing to stay in touch as negotiations continue. The dialogue comes as efforts to revive a stalled bilateral trade deal and strategic cooperation…
Taiwan’s ruling party has proposed tough changes to the Anti-Infiltration Act that would introduce a minimum one-year prison term for offenses tied to outside influence. Lawmakers say harsher penalties are needed to better deter covert interference and protect national security.
