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Why is Belgium opposed to using Russian assets to support Ukraine?
Belgium is pushing back against a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s economy and war effort.
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Belgian airports disrupted by unidentified drone flights
Belgium’s Brussels and Liege airports were forced to shut down twice due to mysterious drone sightings on Tuesday.
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All to know as Barcelona face Club Brugge in tricky Champions League test
Belgian side Club Brugge host reigning La Liga champions Barcelona in a Matchday 4 league phase fixture.
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Israel’s dual-national snipers
Six dual-national Israeli snipers accused of killing civilians in Gaza may face justice for alleged war crimes.
Published On 30 Oct 2025
Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
From: NewsFeed
Ukraine war ‘will end on Trump’s watch’, US tells NATO
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO members that the Ukraine war ‘will end on President Trump’s watch’.
Published On 15 Oct 2025
Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans
Flights grounded, public transport disrupted as 80,000 people take to the streets of the Belgian capital.
Belgian police arrest three for plotting drone attack on prime minister
Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s Antwerp residence.
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Delays continue to affect thousands as cyberattack hits Europe’s airports
London’s Heathrow and Brussel airports tell passengers to expect more delays on Sunday as interruption persists.
From: NewsFeed
EU proposes suspending trade concessions with Israel over Gaza
The European Commission has presented a measure to suspend its trade concessions on Israeli exports due to the Gaza war.
Published On 17 Sep 2025
EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war
The European Commission also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers’ in the Israeli government and violent settlers.
