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- US Pentagon confirms involvement in strike on Iranian school killing children
- Iran’s ambassador hints at potential military targets in Europe amid conflict
- Iran strikes two oil tankers off Iraq, causing casualties and fires
- EU lawmakers express concern over US trade investigations into EU goods
- UAE detains British man amid crackdown on social media sharing of attacks
- EU leaders criticise US decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil sales
- Dubai sees sharp decline in tourism as conflict in the Middle East escalates
- Leaders of Canada, Germany and Norway urge Trump to reconsider Russian oil sanctions
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Iran’s ambassador indicated potential strikes on European nations if attacked, as violence escalates in the region. This morning, President Macron confirmed a French soldier’s death in Iraq amid rising military tensions.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
EU lawmakers express concern over US trade investigations into European goods this morning. The fate of the EU–US trade deal remains uncertain as negotiations intensify ahead of next week’s pivotal discussions.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
European Union leaders criticise President Trump’s sanction lift on Russian oil, asserting it undermines efforts against Russia’s war in Ukraine. Tensions escalate amid rising Middle Eastern conflict and soaring oil prices.
At the Munich Security Conference, US Senator Marco Rubio urged European leaders to unite in preserving a common civilisation, while Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas countered that Europe does not require saving, underscoring differing perspectives within Western alliances.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America seeks stronger partnerships and reduced dependency from European allies, during a joint press conference in Bratislava with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, amid ongoing discussions on military cooperation and support for Ukraine.
Hungary’s main opposition leader Péter Magyar accused the government of blackmail using a secretly recorded sex tape to discredit him. He called for respect for privacy and urged voters to mark the upcoming elections, where his Tisza Party leads opinion polls.
Kaja Kallas, Estonia’s Prime Minister, rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claims of Europe’s civilisational decline at the Munich Security Conference, asserting that the EU remains an attractive political project amid criticism over migration and climate policies.
European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef expressed respect for the International Olympic Committee’s decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych over his helmet depicting fallen athletes, stating he was saddened the issue could not be amicably resolved ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, declared at the Munich Security Conference that the longstanding global order “no longer exists,” warning the US against isolation in current power politics. He emphasised the urgency for democratic countries to rethink security strategies amid rising threats.
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