Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21The EU is advancing a draft law on short-term rentals to address the housing crisis, with Commissioner Jørgensen and Cypriot Minister Ioannou emphasizing the need for cooperation at all levels to resolve the issue .
The EU has reached an agreement to bolster pharmaceutical sovereignty by allocating funds to companies manufacturing within Europe and favoring European production systems in public procurement . Meanwhile, the EU Health Commissioner highlighted chronic underinvestment in disease prevention, noting that the EU spends 80% of its healthcare budget on treatment and only 3-6% on prevention .
EU energy ministers are considering domestic gas drilling in Greece, Italy, Romania, and Poland to enhance energy security amid rising prices and supply concerns . However, the European Commission faces criticism for plans to fast-track polluting projects by bypassing standard environmental reviews under the guise of "strategic" or "public interest" labels . Additionally, Europe’s fertilizer crisis is linked to fossil fuel dependence, with calls to redirect EU taxpayer funds away from industrial agriculture .
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to unveil measures by the end of 2026 to reduce the EU’s dependence on online platforms, asserting that Europe will set its own rules rather than defer to big tech . She also proposed an EU-wide social media ban for minors, with plans to present the proposal as early as this summer, following recommendations from an expert panel expected by July .
#Iran Iran has indicated it can enrich uranium to 90 percent purity, which is considered weapons-grade, if necessary for its nuclear reactors. This capability has been highlighted in the context of ongoing tensions and negotiations regarding its nuclear program. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 8 days ago
🇸🇦❌🇮🇷- According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia carried out a series of unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on the kingdom during the recent war, according to two Western officials and two Iranian officials. ➡️Saudi Arabia informed Iran of the strikes in advance, which was followed by intensive diplomatic exchanges and Saudi warnings of further retaliation, ultimately leading to an understanding between the two countries to reduce tensions and pursue de-escalation. ➡️ Neither the Saudi nor Iranian foreign ministries directly addressed the matter when approached for comment.
telegram bot · 8 days ago
JUST IN: 🇸🇦🇮🇷 Saudi Arabia secretly launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks, Reuters reports. @BRICSNews
telegram bot · 8 days ago
JUST IN: 🇸🇦🇮🇷 Saudi Arabia secretly carried out strikes against Iran during the war, Reuters reports. @BRICSNews
telegram bot · 8 days ago
#Iran #UAE #Israel The UAE coordinated military strikes on Iran with Israel as part of their deepening security ties, particularly in response to Iranian attacks on UAE territory. This collaboration included targeting Iranian petrochemical and refinery sites. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 8 days ago
#Iran #USA Trump claims he is 100 percent sure that Iran will stop enriching uranium, although there is no confirmation from Iran regarding this assertion. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, and the situation remains uncertain. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 8 days ago
#Iran #USA #UAE The UAE has denied reports of secretly attacking Iran, stating that it does not seek to escalate conflicts and acts independently. Additionally, the UAE maintains a defensive posture and emphasizes its right to self-defense against Iranian aggression. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 8 days ago
UAEs secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by TehranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe risk of some Gulf states becoming embroiled in a direct war with Iran has risen after it was reported the United Arab Emirates had secretly launched a major attack on Iran during the conflict.In addition, Kuwait has said that at least four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had been captured trying to carry out terrorist attacks on the Kuwaiti-owned Bubiyan Island, the largest island in the Kuwaiti coastal chain. Continue reading...
theguardian · 8 days ago
Irans nuclear threat to America and Israel: Tehran warns it can enrich uranium to weapons grade if it is attacked again as ceasefire teeters on the brink Tehran has warned it can enrich its uranium to a weapons-grade level if Iran is attacked again.
dailymail · 8 days ago
Iran threatens weapons-grade uranium enrichment as peace talks falter Tehran threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, as Trump said the ceasefire had a one percent chance of surviving after rejecting Tehrans proposal.
euronews · 9 days ago
UAE has secretly been carrying out military strikes on Iran, report says The Gulf state has not publicly acknowledged the reported strikes, including on Irans Lavan Island
independent · 9 days ago
Iranians concerned about war extending as Iran and US fail to find common ground As Donald Trump rejects Irans counterproposals, Tehran has reacted saying that the Iranian government doesnt care if the United States arent happy with the proposals. The United States had agreed to lifting such sanctions and freeing funds, but it first wants Iran to halt uranium enrichment and hand over its stocks. Residents in the capital are concerned about the war extending despite the current ceasefire.
france24 · 9 days ago