Tag: European Union
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Western ambassadors to skip Nagasaki memorial after Japan exclude Israel
Ambassadors from Western countries including the United States will skip a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki after Israel was snubbed, officials said Wednesday. Nagasaki’s mayor last week said that Israel’s ambassador Gilad Cohen was not invited to Friday’s event in the southern Japanese city because of the risk of possible…
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10 easiest European citizenships
Many people from developing countries aspire to acquire citizenship in European states. Some countries offer relatively straightforward paths to citizenship, while others present significant challenges. Sweden stands out as the easiest country in Europe for obtaining citizenship, whereas Estonia and Latvia are the most challenging. A recent study by CIS analysed Eurostat immigration data from…
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EU accused of funding migrant dumping in Sahara
The European Union admitted on Tuesday to a “difficult situation” after a journalism consortium said Tunisia, Morocco, and Mauritania were dumping migrants in the desert, using the bloc’s funds. The wide-ranging investigation by Lighthouse Reports with outlets including Le Monde and The Washington Post paints the EU as complicit in a “system of mass displacement” and serious rights abuses.…
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Understanding GSP+ status: What it means for Pakistan’s trade relations
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has vehemently dismissed accusations levelled by Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, labelling them as unfounded and baseless.
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Overseas remittances to Pakistan soar to $2.4 billion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed that the inflow of overseas workers’ remittances reached $2.4 billion in December 2023, marking a notable 5.4 per cent increase from the previous month’s $2.25 billion, according to data released on Wednesday.
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40 countries to hold elections in 2024, including Pakistan
The new year is just over one month away and it is going to be the biggest election year in history yet. 40 countries are scheduled to vote in 2024 across the globe which, as calculated by Bloomberg Economics, represent 41% of the world’s population and 42% of its global GDP. The marathon will begin…
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EU report highlights rights issues and corruption in Pakistan
On Tuesday, the European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) jointly revealed a monitoring report on Pakistan’s Generalised Scheme of Preference, or GSP Plus.
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Norway’s Parliament asks govt to be prepared for recognizing ‘independent’ Palestine
Eight out of the ten parties represented in Norway’s parliament voted for the recognition of an independent Palestinian state in future.The proposition was propounded by the ruling coalition-to counter the resolution by smaller parties-calling for an immediate recognition of a Palestinian state. The resolution stated that the parliament “asks the government to be ready to…
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Twitter(X) is not happy with EU’s letter to Elon Musk
On October 10, Commissioner European Union Thierry Breton, the face of Digital Service Act (DSA), called out Elon Musk for his platform X allegedly allowing the dissemination of “illegal content and disinformation in the EU.” He gave Elon a period of 24 hours to respond. Elon was quick to respond and it was sharp and…
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EU parliament urges Indian PM Modi to protect minorities
On Thursday, the European Parliament urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to end ethnic violence in Manipur, and to do more to protect ethnic and religious minorities in India. Modi is currently on an official visit to France, having been invited to attend the country’s annual Bastille Day national festival as a guest of honour. …