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EU rejects Apple blame for delayed Siri AI rollout

EU rejects Apple blame for delayed Siri AI rollout

The EU rejected Apple's claim that its AI-powered Siri launch was delayed by EU rules, saying the decision was Apple's alone. EU officials argued Apple failed to meet interoperability requirements under the Digital Markets Act and was denied an exemption.

June 9, 2026

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Rights groups urge EU to reject Taliban engagement amid Brussels visit: Report

Over 80 Afghan and international rights groups have urged the EU to avoid engaging with Taliban representatives, warning it could legitimize their rule and undermine human rights, especially for women and girls in Afghanistan.

June 1, 2026

Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say

Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say

Russia and three allied states urge Armenia to hold a referendum on EU membership, arguing it must choose between closer integration with Europe or remaining in the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.

May 30, 2026

EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats

EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats

EU lawmakers and member states approve progress on a major US trade pact to avoid fresh Trump tariffs and stabilize the $1.9 trillion transatlantic economic relationship after months of tensions.

May 20, 2026

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Electric vehicles supercharge EU car sales

Sales of fully electric vehicles soar by 49%, with plug-in hybrids also jumping 20%.

April 23, 2026

Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'

Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'

A Greenpeace-commissioned study said oil companies in the EU are making over 80 million euros a day in excess profits during the Middle East war, driven mainly by sharply higher diesel margins.

April 1, 2026

bangladesh RMG exports

Bangladesh leads garments exports to EU for five straight years: Report

Data from Eurostat shows EU garment exports rose from €72.25 billion (about $78.9 billion) in 2021 to €90 billion (around $98.3 billion) in 2025, marking an overall increase of 24.56%.

February 22, 2026

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) attends a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of State (not in picture) in Munich, on February 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). (Photo: AFP)China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) at

China FM tells EU diplomats not to blame Beijing for bloc's problems

Wang Yi makes the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany's Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.

February 14, 2026

EU seeks free, fair, peaceful Bangladesh election: Chief observer

EU seeks free, fair, peaceful Bangladesh election: Chief observer

Says around 200 observers are involved in the mission, including long-term observers deployed across all 64 districts, as well as analysts, diplomats and a delegation from the European Parliament.

February 7, 2026