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EU to boost defence industry in a bid to move away from US dependency

EU plans to boost defense industry in response to Russia's threat, aiming for strategic independence from U.S. in arms procurement.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

EU Proposes Vast Defence Boost As Ukraine War Drags On

EU officials on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement in the bloc to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian commanders accused of planning strikes on Ukraine energy grid – as it happened

Arrest warrants issued for Lt Gen Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash of the Russian armed forces and Adm Viktor Nikolayevich Sokolov of the Russian navy

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024

EU launches probe of TikTok over child protection concerns

The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.

France 24 · Feb 19, 2024

EU Launches Probe Into TikTok Over Child Protection

The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.

International Business Times · Feb 19, 2024

EU opens investigation into TikTok over "suspected breach of transparency" and protection of children — EU Commissioner says app has "addictive design"

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok over a suspected breach of transparency and the protection of children on the platform.

iMore · Feb 19, 2024

Nato chief says Trump remarks may put US and EU lives at risk

Jens Stoltenberg says Nato ‘ready and able to defend all allies’, after Trump invited Russia to attack member countries

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

White House Condemns Trump's NATO Comments About Russia Attacking Allies

The White House sharply criticized Former President Donald Trump for saying the U.S. wouldn't come to a NATO member's aid in case of a Russian invasion.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2024

App Store changes could backfire on Apple — what are EU doing?

Following Apple's announcement that the company will allow third-party app stores in compliance with the DMA, EU industry chief has said they "will not hesitate to take strong action" if needed.

Laptop · Feb 2, 2024

EU Warns Apple of Consequences if App Store Changes Disappoint

The European Union has warned Apple that it could face significant consequences if it does not make adequate changes to its App Store policies, according t...

Top News · Jan 26, 2024