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South Korea auto exports rise on March hybrid demand

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SEJONG: South Korea’s automobile exports rose in March as strong global demand for hybrid vehicles lifted overseas shipments despite weaker sales in parts of Asia and the Middle East. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said...
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UAE president and EU Council chief discuss regional security

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ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met European Council President António Costa in Abu Dhabi on April 14, with the two leaders focusing on regional developments and their effect on regional and...
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ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans

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MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia. The new vehicle, called the...
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South Korea food exports rise 4% in first quarter

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SEJONG: South Korea’s food exports rose 4.0% from a year earlier in the first quarter, supported by strong overseas demand for ramyeon, snacks, beverages and fresh fruit, according to provisional government data released on April 3. Food...
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Cyprus president hosts UAE foreign minister in Nicosia

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NICOSIA: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides received UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a working visit to the Cypriot capital, with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos attending. The UAE foreign...
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India’s 77th Republic Day highlights growing EU economic ties

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India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with senior European Union leaders attending the national celebrations in New Delhi, underscoring the country’s expanding global economic and diplomatic engagement. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister...
EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
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EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles

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BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers and several member states, marking a significant policy adjustment in...
European defence industry programme gains parliamentary approval
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European defence industry programme gains parliamentary approval

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The European Parliament has backed a major initiative to strengthen EU defence manufacturing and boost weapons supply capabilities....
EU illegal migration numbers drop by 34,000 in Q1
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EU illegal migration numbers drop by 34,000 in Q1

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Illegal border crossings into the EU fell by 34,000 in Q1 2025, marking a 30% year-on-year drop, with the steepest fall on the Western Balkan route....