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Brussels, Jan 3 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa said on Saturday the European Union (EU) was following the situation in Venezuela “with great concern” and urged de-escalation. “The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,” he wrote on X.He said the bloc would continue to support a peaceful, democratic and inclusive solution in Venezuela, and backed efforts by EU …

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India and the United States continue to remain engaged to finalise a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the government said on Friday.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a weekly media briefing here that the trade deal talks between New Delhi and Washington are on. “Both governments — the United States and India — continue to remain engaged with a view to concluding a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial …

Brussels, Dec 23 (IANS) The Council of the European Union (EU) renewed its sweeping economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, even as Europe moves to seek direct contact with Moscow amid US-led talks with Ukraine and Russia.The Russia-targeted sanctions, first imposed in 2014, were significantly expanded after February 2022. According to the Council, the measures cover trade, finance, energy, technology, and dual-use goods, as well as industry, transport, and luxury goods, among …