European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere - AP News

European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere  AP News

After U.S. Aid Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine

Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over.

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Zelensky to join EU leaders in Cyprus after €90bn loan unblocked

The Ukrainian president will hold talks with EU leaders in Cyprus after Hungary's Viktor Orban lifted his veto power on a €90 billion loan for wartorn Ukraine. Orban will not attend the talks.

Why are White House journalists partying with Trump? | Margaret Sullivan

The White House correspondents’ dinner has always been a questionable affair. It’s even more worrying under an anti-press administration Even in the pre-Trump era, I had reservations about the annual black-tie celebration in Washington that some have dubbed “the nerd prom” but is more formally known as the White House correspondents’ dinner. Was it really a wise idea, I wondered, for Washington DC journalists and their bosses to chum around with the very government officials that they were su...

By Margaret Sullivan

After being held up for months, Ukraine set to get $100B loan from EU

Taking advantage of the electoral defeat of Hungary's Viktor Orban, European Union countries have moved to approve a $100 billion loan to Ukraine.

By Teri Schultz

White House correspondents 'excited' for Trump's return to annual DC dinner, insiders say

Anticipation is building among White House correspondents ahead of President Donald Trump's appearance at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Critics tag Trump as 'socialist' for potential spirit airlines takeover plan - CNN

Critics tag Trump as 'socialist' for potential spirit airlines takeover plan  CNN

Trump's approval rating on economy and overall falls to lowest of his two terms, CNBC survey shows

President Donald Trump's overall — and economic — approval ratings plunged in the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.

Zelenskyy to fly to Cyprus for informal EU summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Cyprus to attend an informal EU leaders’ summit in person for the first time.

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Zelensky to join European leaders in Cyprus as EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan

President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with EU leaders Thursday in Cyprus as the bloc prepares to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, ending a prolonged deadlock. Hungary premier Viktor Orban had vetoed the funds until Kyiv repaired a pipeline hit by a Russian strike – work now completed, allowing oil flows to resume – shortly after his electoral defeat to pro-EU rival Peter Magyar.

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The meme-stock craze is getting close to its post-Liberation Day extremes, according to JPMorgan

Analysts at the world’s biggest bank said crowding in meme stocks has approached close to the extremes reached after President Donald Trump imposed his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

By Nora Redmond

Iran confirms ‘proud participation’ in World Cup despite conflict with US

Iran’s participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US

By Ap Correspondent

Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup

Diplomat Paolo Zampolli suggests four-time champions should be given a route back into the tournament after failing to qualify at the expense of the war-torn Middle Eastern state

Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Trump, PM Modi and Xi to put pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

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‘Spit on India’s face': US presidential hopeful Rahm Emanuel slams Trump over relations with New Delhi

Rahm Emanuel said that bringing India closer to the US has been a 30-year project under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Trump calls Chinese shipment to Iran a 'gift,' Israeli technicians charged with espionage

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Lithuanian president says country has ‘something to learn’ from Cyprus

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday said that his country has “something to learn” from Cyprus as it prepares to take over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency next year – the title which Cyprus currently holds. He made the comments during a visit to Cyprus’ presidential palace ahead of the day’s informal […]

Donald Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup

An envoy to United States President Donald Trump has suggested Italy should replace Iran at this summer’s World Cup.

Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup says US special envoy Zampolli

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 23 - US President Donald Trump's special envoy for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, has said that he had asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to give Italy Iran's place at this summer's World Cup, which the United States is hosting with Mexico and Canada. Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for the tournament for a third consecutive time after they lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the qualifying playoff final last month, while Iran's participation is in ...

By ANSA

Quant snapshot on cannabis names as Trump plans reclassification

EU-funded BARMM satellite offices up in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan

TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat– The Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has established satellite offices, funded by the European Union (EU), in Basilan and Tawi-Tawi to bring the government closer to its constituents there. Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua inaugurated the satellite branches along with Governors

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European Union ambassador to Nigeria visits Peter Obi in Onitsha

“It was an enriching meeting as we shared some useful conversations,” said Mr Obi, who called it an honour and privilege to host the European Union ambassador. The post European Union ambassador to Nigeria visits Peter Obi in Onitsha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Cletus Ukpong

EVs spur EU car sales in March, lift Q1 performance

New car sales in the European Union jumped last month as consumers turned to electric vehicles due to soaring petrol prices amid the war in the Middle East, boosting the quarterly...

Budapest Plans on Use of EU Funds Ready - BBJ - Budapest Business Journal

Budapest Plans on Use of EU Funds Ready  BBJ - Budapest Business Journal