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Binance to restrict transactions involving HTX, 10 other crypto platforms
Binance announced it will cease processing transactions for 11 crypto platforms, including HTX, starting August 23, citing recent regulatory developments.
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Ceuta, Morocco's Hormuz?
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Ceuta, Morocco's Hormuz?
The article analyzes Ceuta's strategic importance for Morocco, likening it to the Strait of Hormuz, and how Rabat leverages migratory crises to gain political and financial concessions from Europe, particularly Spain.
spiegel.de
Marokko blames misinformation in social media for massive migrant surge on Ceuta
Marokko has accused misinformation in social media of being behind the massive migrant surge on the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The country's interior ministry said that a Spanish court's ruling that prohibited the immediate return of migrants caught at sea wa…
Why one American expert would be happy to see fewer US military bases in Europe
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Why one American expert would be happy to see fewer US military bases in Europe
David Vine, an American anthropologist, welcomes the US review of its military presence in Europe, citing the need for the continent to stand on its own two feet. Vine argues that the US presence in Europe has been primarily a platform for war-making in the Middle East, a…
welt.de
Nothing is More Expensive for the Population than the Grotesque Inefficiency – Economist Reckons with Government
Economist Moritz Schularick criticizes the German government's defense policy, stating that billions of euros are being wasted on inefficient systems. He advocates for a more efficient use of funds, comparing the European approach to the US's more streamlined defense spen…
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Reporter on Reuters Investigation About Reza Pahlavi: 'Until the Discussion of Regime Change Does Not Come, There Is No Way for Pahlavi to Return'
A Reuters investigation has shed light on the challenges facing Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian prince who has been a vocal critic of the Iranian government. The investigation, which involved interviews with over 50 people, including eight of Pahlavi's current and former…
aljazeera.com
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
Romania has summoned Russia's ambassador after shooting down three drones in as many days. The incidents follow repeated airspace violations by Russia, which has been waging war on Ukraine since 2022.
cointelegraph.com
EU Authorities Include HTX Exchange in Russian Sanctions
The European Union has listed cryptocurrency exchange HTX, formerly Huobi Global, as part of a package of sanctions targeting Russia amid the country's war on Ukraine.
US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including China, India, and the European Union, as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to rebuild his tariff wall.
9to5google.com
EU fines Google $1 billion for ‘preferential treatment’ in Search, Play Store
The European Union fined Google $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act with both Search and the Google Play Store. The company has 60 days to pay the fine or face additional payments based on its global revenue.
aljazeera.com
Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership
Moldova's parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister, replacing Alexandru Munteanu who stepped down eight months into his term. Tofan has received the backing of President Maia Sandu and promises to revive the economy, cut budget deficits, and press a…
Burnham likely to steer steady ship on U.K. foreign policy
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Burnham likely to steer steady ship on U.K. foreign policy
Andy Burnham is expected to maintain Keir Starmer's position on major foreign policy issues as the U.K.'s next prime minister, including bolstering London's close ties with Kyiv and strengthening relations with the European Union.
theguardian.com
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary's president, Tamás Sulyok, has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling Tisza party. The amendment will end Sulyok's term immediately, citing society's 'serious loss of confidence' in a leader elected in early 2024.
EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise
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EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise
The European Union and Ukraine have agreed on a drone deal to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology. The announcement formalised the EU-Ukraine drone partnership, building on earlier disbursements under the Ukraine Support Loan.
cointelegraph.com
Crypto firms face AML risks during post-MiCA migration, says AMLA chair
AMLA chair Bruna Szego warns that customer migration following the end of the MiCA transitional period could strain compliance at virtual asset service providers in the European Union.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle, replaces PM Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a government reshuffle, replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and the heads of some law enforcement agencies. The changes aim to implement a new political strategy focusing on key foreign policy priorities.
euronews.com
Georgia left off NATO summit partner list as critics decry isolation
Georgia's government is facing accusations of international isolation after not being invited to the NATO summit in Turkey, the first time a key partner has been excluded from the alliance's agenda.
theguardian.com
EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Tackle Mental Health Risks of ‘Addictive Design’
The European Commission has accused Meta of failing to tackle the risks of its 'addictive design' on the physical and mental health of users. The commission said features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to 'compulsive use'.
theguardian.com
EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’
The EU has rejected calls from airports and airlines to suspend its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) despite acknowledging "20 difficult spots" causing queue chaos, citing security benefits and system integrity.
theguardian.com
EU urged to exempt UK from car rules that could be worst Brexit impact yet
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) is urging the EU to exempt the UK from new "made in Europe" rules, which threaten to shut British car manufacturers out of their biggest export market.
cointelegraph.com
EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, NFT regulation
EU lawmakers are assessing DeFi, staking, and NFT regulation. The European Parliament's economic affairs committee has urged the European Commission to review crypto lending and borrowing, staking, non-fungible tokens, and decentralized finance.
theguardian.com
Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum
Leave-voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum. Data analysis shows that these areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period.
cointelegraph.com
Malta proposes DeFi rulebook covering DAOs under MiCA-era framework
Malta's financial regulator has issued a discussion paper outlining a potential legal framework for DeFi, including recognition of DAOs. The regulator argues that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.
theguardian.com
EU trade deficit with China reaches record €1bn a day, data shows
The EU's trade deficit with China has hit a record €1bn a day, totaling €31.9bn in April, raising concerns about Europe's industrial sector and prompting EU leaders to discuss measures to address the imbalance.
scmp.com
EU needs a 'dedicated instrument' to unwind China dependencies, trade chief says
The EU is weighing a new rule to push companies to diversify away from China suppliers after chip and rare-earth disruptions.
theguardian.com
UK to challenge EU over plans to almost halve tariff-free steel import quotas
The UK will raise objections to EU plans to sharply cut tariff-free steel quotas as both sides prepare new trade rules from 1 July.
engadget.com
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU
Nintendo says it will sell an EU version of the Switch 2 with swappable batteries in 2027 to meet new repair rules.
taz.de
Trump administration threatens the EU and others with new tariffs over alleged forced labor
The Trump administration is threatening 60 trade partners, including the EU, with new tariffs over alleged failures to stop goods made with forced labor.