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Austria is advancing an Africa strategy focused on trade, security and development as it expands ties with the African Union and key states.

Belgium’s updated spending tally puts defence, security and resilience at 3.44% of GDP, reflecting a broader count used to meet NATO goals.

UK ministers will restrict under-16 social media use as a bill and consultation set the framework for new online safety age limits and controls.

EU leaders in Cyprus called for unrestricted Strait of Hormuz shipping as the bloc expanded pressure over navigation breaches this week.

EU defence readiness is moving from policy to implementation with funding, procurement reforms and support for defence industry growth.

Extreme heat is emerging as a major agrifood threat, with FAO and WMO outlining rising damage across production, labor and food systems.

Brussels became the latest venue for a renewed two-state effort as countries linked Palestinian governance with Gaza recovery planning.

At the World Court’s 80th anniversary, Guterres said international law is under strain and urged states to fully respect all ICJ rulings.

EU leaders will meet in Cyprus on April 23-24 to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, energy pressures and the next long-term EU budget talks.

Moscow has opened the 33-kilometer T2 line, a cross-city tram route linking 13 districts and adding a record urban corridor to the capital’s transit network.