Iranian FM to meet European leaders for nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas, in Geneva on Friday, with the nuclear issue and ongoing conflict with Israel set to top the agenda.

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EU threatens Israel with economic pressure as Gaza onslaught continues

Having long struggled to find a consensus in its approach to Israel’s military onslaught, European Union member states have found a rare majority agreeing to review a trade agreement with Israel as punishment for its actions in Gaza.

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EU to lift Syria sanctions; US says country could be headed toward civil war

On Tuesday, the US Secretary of State warned that the newly-formed Syrian administration might be on the brink of complete collapse and civil war in a matter of weeks, just hours after the EU decided to lift sanctions on the war-torn country

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Italy allocates €4.5 million humanitarian aid package to Syria

“As part of the humanitarian aid announced by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during his visit to Damascus on January 10, 4.5 million euros have been allocated for emergency relief initiatives,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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Syria welcomes EU decision to ease sanctions on economic sectors

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani described the EU move as a key step to help reconstruct the country and alleviate “the suffering” of Syrians.

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Syrian FM welcomes EU decision to begin easing sanctions

Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa remains under EU sanctions

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Italy’s top diplomat meets Syria’s Sharaa, counterpart in Damascus

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday met with Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and his counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani, pledging support to the new Syrian administration across various sectors

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Iraq taking significant steps against corruption: EU ambassador

The EU Ambassador praises Iraq's anti-corruption efforts but acknowledges ongoing challenges.

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EU aiding Iraq in combatting narcotics, human trafficking: ambassador

The EU is working with Iraq to tackle drug and human trafficking and broader security issues, amid talks of withdrawing coalition troops.

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