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Now drone sightings in Munich. What is Europe’s plan to counter this new threat?

Over a dozen flights were grounded at Munich airport on Thursday, with around 3,000 passengers affected after drones were spotted. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have also been spotted in several other countries, like Denmark, France, Norway, and Poland, among others, over the past month. What is Europe doing to counter them?

'It’s theft': Russia threatens retaliation if Europe unlocks $165 bn frozen fund to aid Ukraine

Since US military financing for Kyiv is ending and many EU governments face fiscal struggles, the European Commission has proposed that the EU use the cash balances from frozen Russian central bank securities to support Kyiv in 2026 and 2027

China, Qatar...Rwanda: Who's offering to fill void US is creating with UN retreat

As the US pulls back from the UN, states from China to Rwanda are moving to reshape global governance in their own image

Ukraine war: Trump pressure pushes EU to speed up Russian gas curbs

The EU is moving to speed up its exit from Russian liquefied natural gas after President Trump warned that US sanctions hinge on tougher European action

Can Albania’s AI ‘minister’ end corruption and aid its EU dream?

Albania has unveiled Diella, the world’s first AI-powered government 'minister', to manage public tenders and tackle corruption. Prime Minister Edi Rama sees this as key to EU accession by 2030. Honorary Consul General Dikshu C Kukreja says the move signals Albania’s commitment to transparency, offering lessons for India in digital governance reforms

FirstUp: EU panel to visit India, nationwide shutdown in France... today's top headlines

The European Union’s Political and Security Committee (PSC) will make its maiden visit to India. A nationwide shutdown is planned in France amid the political crisis. Nasa is set to share details from the findings of the new Perseverance Mars rover during a press conference at its headquarters in Washington

Trump 'not surprised' at Russia's attack on Kyiv, White House says the two countries don't want to end war

Trump was reportedly unhappy but not surprised by Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv, as the White House suggested neither side wants to end the war

EU blinks in tariff tussle with Trump, to meet his demand for no levies on US industrial goods

The bloc has said that while it has conceded to a trade agreement that favours America, it is necessary to give businesses stability and certainty amid Trump's tariff threats. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the deal as "a strong, if not perfect deal”

Schengen visa to go digital: Is this good news for Indians?

The Schengen Visa allows travellers to access the Schengen area or Schengen zone – which comprises the over two dozen nations belonging to the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Now, the EU has decided to take the entire process digital. Here’s how Indian travellers will benefit

Gaza’s shadow falls on Europe’s innovation pact with Israel

The EU’s flagship innovation program faces a crisis of conscience as it considers pulling funding from Israeli firms developing technologies later deployed in military operations