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EU to Appoint Special Envoy for Syria Amidst Stance Against Normalization with Assad
The European Union (EU) is set to appoint a special envoy for Syria while maintaining its stance against normalizing relations with President Bashar Assad’s regime, as reported by Politico on Monday. This development follows recent calls from several EU nations, including Austria and Italy, advocating for the normalization of ties with Syria to aid in the deportation of migrants. According…
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World News
Germany to Implement Temporary Border Controls Amid Rising Migration Concerns
BERLIN: In a decisive move to address irregular migration and enhance national security, Germany‘s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced on Monday the extension of temporary border controls to all land borders. This measure is part of the government’s strategy to bolster internal security and combat extremist threats. Effective September 16, the new controls will be implemented at Germany’s borders with…
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Technology News
ECJ Orders Apple to Repay €13 Billion in Back Taxes to Ireland
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has mandated that Apple must return €13 billion (approximately £11 billion or $14 billion) in unpaid taxes to Ireland. This decision follows accusations from the European Commission that Ireland provided Apple with illegal tax benefits, a ruling initially made eight years ago. The court’s statement confirmed the Commission’s 2016 ruling that Ireland had granted…
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