Notably, since the war began in Ukraine, the United States has extended approximately $62 billion in military aid. Additionally, Washington, last month, authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia.
Apple has once again come under scrutiny from the European Union Commission. The commission has directed the American tech giant to comply with the regulations set forth in the Digital Marketing Act.
Can Russia-Ukraine war conflict lead to nuclear war: A senior Russian lawmaker has cautioned that if Ukraine were to launch strikes on Russian territory using missiles supplied by the West then it could result in a "worldwide war involving the use of nuclear arms."
A low-pressure system named "Boris" caused the worst flooding in more than two decades from Romania to Poland over the past week, and also affected Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Seven people were killed each in Poland and Romania, and five in Austria and Czech Republic each.
Thierry Breton of France stepped down as a member of the European Commission on Monday and will no longer be his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an "A+" rating by Global Finance magazine, making him one of only three central bank governors globally to receive the top distinction for the second consecutive year. The rating recognises Das's leadership in navigating India's economic challenges.
Ursula von der Leyen got 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in a secret ballot in the 720-member chamber to win another term in the European Parliament. The EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for 12.2 per cent of total Indian trade.
Von der Leyen gained 401 of the 707 votes cast. There were 284 votes against her candidacy, 15 abstentions and seven void ballots. The secret ballot came hot on the heels of strong gains by the far right in last month's election for the European Parliament.
The European Commission was tasked with organising the joint procurement of vaccines during the pandemic and leading negotiations with manufacturers. It refused to grant complete access to COVID-19 vaccine contracts worth $2.9 million to a group of EU lawmakers.
French voters began voting in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country's first far-right government since World War Two, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union.
European Union (EU) regulators have investigated Apple for allegedly breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by restricting support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe. Apple's current App Store policies limit ‘steering’, which is essential for enabling app developers to reduce dependency.
Far-right parties have dominated the four-day elections at the European Union, which could make it harder for the Parliament to pass decisions. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's party has surged ahead in the EU polls, which France's Emmanuel Macron received a drubbing by his far-right rivals.
The EU election results were a hard blow for Macron, who has been advocating for Europe-wide efforts to defend Ukraine and the need for the EU to boost its own defences and industry.
The Brothers of Italy party, led by Meloni, solidified its position as the nation's foremost political force, surpassing its previous success of 26 percent in the 2022 general elections. This assertion is supported by projections from the state broadcaster RAI.
The election will shape how the European Union, a bloc of 450 million citizens, confronts challenges including a hostile Russia, increased industrial rivalry from China and the United States, climate change and immigration.
Putin's warning came as Ukraine secured an agreement with Belgium for 30 F-16 jets, while the Netherlands has committed to providing Kyiv with a Patriot air defence system. Support for Ukraine has been slow from Western countries, leaving it to the mercy of better-equipped Russian forces.
The move has deepened Israel's diplomatic isolation amid widespread criticism over its conduct in the Gaza war, in which 36,000 Palestinians have been killed. However, the symbolic move is unlikely to have any impact on the war as peace talks between Israel and Hamas remain stalled.
The US maintained that it supports a two-state solution for Palestine, but stressed that it should come through direct talks between all parties. The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Norway, Ireland and Spain, with other countries expected to follow suit, has deepened Israel's isolation.
Xi Jinping coins 'New Cold War' term in meeting with Emmanuel Macron | Here's all you need to know In a pivotal moment during his visit to Europe, Chinese President Xi Jinping reached out to French President Emmanuel Macron, urging him to avert what could be a 'new Cold War'. Watch the video to know
China's President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday for a rare visit with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who is set to press him to reduce trade imbalances and try to convince him to use his influence on Russia over the war in Ukraine.
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