State television reported the incident happened on the road between the eastern town of Pirot, near the border with Bulgaria, and Nis, in southern Serbia.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to sign a deal with Serbia on the excavation of lithium. The agreement has been met with resistance in Serbia. But the EU is keen to pivot its reliance on China for natural resources towards Europe
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Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia.
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The festival ban comes a day after the EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina.
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A high-level EU foreign affairs summit scheduled for August will be moved from Hungary to Brussels, the bloc’ top diplomat, Josep Borrell, confirmed on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in the Belgian capital, Borrell said the bloc must “send a signal, even if it is a symbolic signal,” to punish Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his Ukraine “peace mission,” which EU officials have condemned as contrary to the bloc’s policies.
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Hungary, currently holding the presidency of the Council of the EU, is pushing for the bloc to "overcome the barriers that currently prevent the full potential of organ transplantation from being realised in the EU" through a controversial proposal.
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Delegations from Hamas and Fatah, key Palestinian factions, will convene in Beijing this month for reconciliation talks. Hamas, a resistance movement, and Fatah, a political party, aim to address longstanding issues and strengthen unity amid ongoing regional challenges.
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Russian and Chinese naval forces have commenced a series of joint military exercises, titled 'Maritime Joint-2024,' in the Pacific Ocean. The three-day drills, which began near the Chinese city of Zhanjiang, aim to enhance the naval forces' capability to address security threats, maintain international and regional stability, and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, according to a statement from Beijing's Defense Ministry. Two vessels from Russia’s Pacific Fleet are participating in the exercises, as reported by the fleet’s press office on Monday via TASS. The participating crews are set to conduct a range of activities, including air defence exercises, drills involving anti-submarine aviation, resupply operations while underway, and sea rescue training.
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Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's presidential run-off with 53.7% of the votes, campaigning on a platform of opening Iran to the world and promising unity. International leaders, including Putin and Modi, have congratulated Pezeshkian. Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince affirmed commitment to improving ties with Iran, while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev invited Pezeshkian to strengthen bilateral relations. Venezuela and China expressed optimism about Iran's future under Pezeshkian, and Iraq and Pakistan emphasised enhancing regional cooperation. Kuwait's Emir wished success for Iran's new president, and Syrian President Assad pledged to deepen strategic ties. Pezeshkian faces expectations to manage domestic challenges and international relations, with global leaders expecting Iran to play a stabilising role in the region under his leadership.
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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan. He met with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, emphasising strong ties. Putin also discussed trade and cooperation in energy and agriculture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Additionally, he held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting economic collaboration. Putin concluded by meeting with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Astana on July 4th.
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NATO officials say there is no evidence to suggest Russia was intentionally targeting Romania, but called the action irresponsible and potentially dangerous.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has proposed a NATO-style "Abraham Alliance" for the Middle East, aimed at confronting Iran's regional influence. This alliance would include Israel's existing peace partners and potential future allies. The idea stems from the recent collaborative defense against Iran's missile attack on Israel. Netanyahu envisions this as an extension of the Abraham Accords, potentially reshaping regional security dynamics.
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Sir Keir Starmer mistakenly calls Rishi Sunak the prime minister during an exchange in the House of Commons. The current prime minister’s slip of the tongue comes after the Conservative leader responded to the prime minister’s statement regarding last week’s NATO and EPC meetings. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Top NATO general Christopher Cavoli has lauded Ukraine's military strategy as "great," highlighting its balance of recruitment, training, and arms procurement. However, as Russia continues to advance on the frontlines, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky relentlessly requests more military support, the reality on the ground appears more complex. Discover the contrast between Cavoli's optimistic assessment and the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine, including the delays in Western military aid and setbacks in their counteroffensive efforts.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Europe comes amidst strained relations. The once-promising trade deal with the EU is now suspended, as the EU works on reducing dependence on..