European Union

Brexit: EU warns UK of ‘serious consequences’ if Article 16 triggered

Nov 05, 2021 15:35

The European Union (EU) has warned the UK against triggering unilateral emergency provisions in the Brexit deal, after the representatives of the two sides held a meeting in Brussels to negotiate about disputes over trade across the Irish border.
Iran’s stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium reaches 25 kilograms: , AEOI spokesman

Nov 05, 2021 09:20

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi says the country’s stockpile of uranium enriched to a purity level of 60 percent has reached 25 kilograms, noting that Iran has also produced over 210 kilograms of 20%-enriched uranium.
UK, France at war over post-Brexit fishing rights

Nov 04, 2021 14:37

To fish or not to fish is at the center of an escalating row between France and Britain row after France seized one British trawler and fined another for not playing by the new rules.
Europe 'once again at epicenter' of coronavirus pandemic: WHO

Nov 04, 2021 11:49

The World Health Organization says Europe is 'once again at the epicentre' of the coronavirus pandemic, as cases surge amid 'insufficient vaccination coverage and the relaxation of public health and social measures'.
Russia: Setting date for new talks opens way for lifting of US bans, JCPOA revival

Nov 04, 2021 07:31

A senior Russian diplomat says the recent decision made collectively by Iran and other parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement to resume talks later this month will pave the way for the lifting of the sanctions that the US imposed on Iran after leaving the deal and Tehran’s return to full compliance.
EU delegation calls for 'high-level' exchanges with Chinese Taipei

Nov 04, 2021 06:10

A European Parliament delegation that is on an official visit to Chinese Taipei has called for more "high-level concrete steps" to strengthen relations between the European Union and the Chinese territory, defying Beijing's warnings against direct ties with the self-ruled island.
Sanctions removal negotiations to resume in Vienna on Nov. 29: Chief negotiator

Nov 04, 2021 03:41

Iran's chief negotiator in talks aimed at the potential removal of the United States' illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic announces the date chosen for the resumption of the negotiations.
Britain’s position on fishing row with France unchanged: Johnson

Nov 03, 2021 13:34

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says London will make no concession in a dispute with France over fishing rights, against the backdrop of a move by Paris to put on hold plans for retaliatory measures.
Russia strikes enemy warships in Black Sea drills

Nov 02, 2021 14:31

The Russian navy has practiced destroying mock enemy targets during drills in the Black Sea amid the presence of US warships and NATO forces in the strategic region.
Spokesman rebukes E3, US for statement on Iran’s nuclear activities

Nov 01, 2021 10:02

The Iranian Foreign Ministry deplored a statement from the US, the UK, France and Germany about Tehran’s nuclear activities, which he said contains unconstructive stances and is divorced from reality, stressing that Iran produces enriched uranium metal for peaceful purposes.