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EU watchdogs begin privacy probe into Twitter after whistleblower report

Twitter is now facing privacy probes in the European Union (EU) after the whistleblower complaint from its former head of security, Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, created a storm worldwide

EU planning to allocate another $7.9 bn in assistance to Ukraine

The European Union has provided Ukraine with 9.5 billion euros in financial aid since February 24 and is preparing a new package worth some eight billion euros, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

US, EU concerned over SL protesters' detention under counter-terrorism law

US and Canada along with the EU have expressed concern over Sri Lanka's use of Prevention of Terrorism Act on protestors who participated in the agitation that led to Gotabaya Rajapaksa stepping down

Top EU official slams Putin ahead of Remembrance Day

In recent years, the EU has underlined the importance of the date for highlighting the Soviet Union's crimes and abuses in Europe, pushing back against Russian-led revisionism

EU to consider military training for Ukrainian soldiers, says Borrell

Six months ago, in the early stages of the Russian invasion, EU Foreign Ministers had raised the idea of providing training for Ukrainian forces amid broader discussions on military aid

EU's nuke deal revival: Iran yet to receive US response to proposal

Iran has not yet received any response from the US concerning the European Union (EU)'s recent proposals on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said

Portugal becomes fastest aging country in European Union, reveals study

Portugal currently registers 182 elderly (aged 65 years and above) for every 100 young people (aged up to 14 years), becoming the fastest aging country in the European Union (EU), according to a study

EU regulator approves plan to increase monkeypox vaccine supplies

A smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used to stretch the current supply by five times, the European Medicines Agency said Friday, echoing a recommendation made earlier this month by the US Food and Drug Administration. The EU drug regulator said in a statement that injecting people with just one fifth the regular dose of the smallpox vaccine made by Bavarian Nordic appeared to produce similar levels of antibodies against monkeypox as a full dose. The approach calls for administering Bavarian Nordic's vaccine with an injection just under the skin rather than into deeper tissue, a practice that may stimulate a better immune response. People still need to get two doses, about four weeks apart. The EMA said national authorities could decide, as a temporary measure to use smaller doses of the vaccine to protect vulnerable people during the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said the decision would allow the ..

Don't implement one-charger plan until EU does: Industry to Centre

The industry bodies also said that the evidence-based policy making should be based on a thorough market and consumer research with a proper impact assessment on consumer ease against cost preference

EU wants India to prohibit 'discriminatory buy national practices': Report

India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar initiatives aim to favour domestic manufacturing and discourage imports, the European Union said

Ukraine to implement 107 regulations under Association Agreement with EU

Ukraine has to implement 107 regulations under the Association Agreement with the European Union, the country's Deputy PM for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishyna said.

Global food inflation eases, but uncertain crops slow wider relief

Crop futures have retreated to pre-war levels, and the UN's monthly measure of food prices sank the most since 2008

Prez Biden formalises US support for Finland, Sweden joining NATO

"In seeking to join NATO, Finland and Sweden are making a sacred commitment that an attack against one is an attack against all," Biden said at the signing

EU plan to deal with halt in Russian gas supplies to come into force today

The European Union's (EU) emergency plan to prepare for a possible halt in Russian gas supplies will come into force on Tuesday, after it was published in the bloc's official journal the previous day

New nuclear agreement with Iran not going to be easy: EU diplomat

A European Union diplomat expressed a degree of hope that the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran can be resurrected, while also listing several significant stumbling blocks.

Keeping Europe warm this winter will come down to Asia's weather amid war

The Asian countries, among the world's biggest importers of liquefied natural gas and seaborne coal, all share a peak heating demand season during the winter with Europe

Germany needs to slash gas use by more than any other EU state: Reports

Germany needs to reduce its gas consumption by more than any other European Union member state in order to achieve the bloc's agreed savings target of 15 per cent, according to an analysis

Kosovo border crisis an opportunity for Nato, EU to pressure Russia

Dispute over decision by Kosovo govt to enforce use of Kosovo-issued licence plates for Serbs in northern municipalities rather than allowing them to use plates issued by Serbian govt has flared up.

Ukraine conflict: Putin's rumoured girlfriend hit with latest US sanctions

The Treasury Department said Tuesday that government has frozen the visa of Alina Kabaeva, an Olympic gymnast in her youth and former member of the state Duma, and imposed other property restrictions

US, EU freeze dialogue on combating terrorism with Moscow: Russian Ministry

The United States and the European Union have frozen dialogue on the fight against terrorism with Moscow under far-fetched pretexts, the Russian Foreign Ministry said