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Israeli MedTech draws record interest at MEDICA 2025 in Germany

Israeli medical technology companies are drawing international attention at MEDICA 2025 this week.

Companies meeting at a MEDICA 2025.
 Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022.

Nexperia chip crisis throws global auto supply chains into chaos again

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul waits to meet Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, in Berlin, Germany, November 19, 2025.

China pushes strategic industry ties with Germany amid rare earth strain

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Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopens following balloon incursions


Europeans propose changes to US-Ukraine plan, including higher cap on army, document shows

The European counter-proposal included a provision that stated that Ukraine would hold elections as soon as possible after the war was ended.

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press statement with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the first day of the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025), on plans for the reconstruction of Ukraine, in Rome, Italy, July 10, 2025.

Ukraine's borders cannot be changed, or army reduced by force - EU's von der Leyen

Von der Leyen says Ukraine’s borders cannot be changed by force and that its army must remain intact, and that the EU must play a central role in peace efforts.

 ‘YOU HAVE literally made the desert bloom,’ declared European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU probe into Palestinian Authority shows violations of 'pay-for-slay' ban - report

The pay-for-slay program by the PA was said to have ended in February earlier this year, after President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree canceling it.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (not pictured) meet at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, November 7, 2025.

Sudan’s ruling council signals openness to US–Saudi peace push

Sudan's Ruling Council is open to a US-Saudi peace push to halt the devastating two-year war; meanwhile, the EU sanctioned a top RSF commander for Darfur atrocities.

A woman holds a placard during a protest called by Sudanese community in Athens, to condemn the civilian killings in Sudan's al-Fashir and to draw attention to the ongoing conflict, in Athens, Greece, November 7, 2025.

Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine

Sources from Washington have signaled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv must accept a US plan to end the war, which would include territorial concessions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Quirinale Palace, in Rome, Italy, July 9, 2025.

France pushes EU sanctions against drug-linked organized crime

France urges new EU sanctions amid a surge in drug trafficking and gang violence.

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 17, 2025.

Can a European-trained Palestinian police force in Gaza stop Hamas infiltration? - analysis

Creating a police force is a necessary way to stabilize an area after conflict. The EU can play a role, but it needs to act to do so. 

Hamas terrorists escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the Yellow Line in Gaza City, November 20, 2025

Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says

Switzerland defends new US tariff deal as ministers reject claims it surrenders to Trump’s trade demands.

Swiss federal councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) looks on during South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit in Bern, in the House of Parliament (Bundeshaus), Switzerland, October 29, 2025.

Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times

As part of the changes, the statutory duty to provide support to certain asylum seekers, including housing and weekly allowances, will be revoked, the Home Office said in a statement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visit Peacehaven Mosque in Peacehaven, United Kingdom, on October 23, 2025.

EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza, document shows

The paper also raises the idea of expanding the EU’s civilian border monitoring mission in Rafah to other border crossing points.

A Hamas terrorist standing near the Yellow Line in Gaza, November 2, 2025; illustrative.

Which major power can best control future of AI? Public opinion split worldwide

The study, conducted across 25 countries, found that the European Union (EU) receives the highest overall confidence levels, with roughly half of respondents saying the bloc can manage AI responsibly

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