India open to joining trade blocs with China if its economy is WTO compliant, trade minister says

Watch the European Commission’s Midday Press Briefing of 08 January 2026, covering key developments in EU foreign and trade policy. This briefing includes: • EU / US Relations — Transatlantic ties, Arctic/Greenland strategy, climate cooperation. • Syria, Jordan & Lebanon — Middle East policy Q&A. • Venezuela — Diplomatic questions and developments. • Sanctions Against Russia & Shadow Fleet — Enforcement and strategic responses. • Digital Services Act — Grok platform governance discussion. • EU Communication Channels — Presence on X and other platforms. • Trade Policy — Mercosur agreement status and EU-India meetings. Stay informed on Europe’s policy directions, diplomatic priorities, and regulatory updates straight from Brussels. #EuropeanCommission #EUPressBriefing #EUUSRelations #SyriaPolicy #RussiaSanctions #ArcticStrategy #Greenland #DigitalServicesAct #GrokAI #Mercosur #EUIndiaTrade #EUForeignAffairs #MiddleEastPolicy #EUCommunication ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a joint press conference in Cairo during Kallas’s high-level visit to Egypt. The talks underscored the strategic Egypt–EU partnership, including confirmation that Egypt expects the remaining €4 billion in EU macro-financial assistance by 2027, with the first €1 billion tranche anticipated in early 2026 following IMF reviews. Discussions focused heavily on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, ceasefire prospects, and proposed international stabilization mechanisms. The leaders also addressed regional security challenges in Sudan, the Red Sea, and Libya, alongside global issues such as Ukraine, migration pressures, and concerns over territorial integrity in the Greenland debate. #EUEgypt #KajaKallas #EgyptEU #GazaCrisis #EUAid #MiddleEast #UkraineWar #InternationalLaw #Migration #RedSeaSecurity #Libya #Sudan #GlobalDiplomacy #PressConference #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

European Union leaders convene in Amman for the first-ever EU-Jordan Summit. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, join Abdullah II for the opening plenary session. The summit marks a milestone in EU–Jordan relations, focusing on regional stability, economic cooperation, humanitarian support, and strategic partnership between the European Union and Jordan. Watch the opening remarks from the leaders as they outline priorities and shared commitments at this historic diplomatic meeting in Amman. #EUJordanSummit #EuropeanUnion #Jordan #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #AntonioCosta #KingAbdullahII #EUDiplomacy #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics #EUForeignPolicy #Amman #StrategicPartnership #InternationalRelations #EUNews #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

The official opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. This presentation film marks the formal launch of Cyprus’s EU Council Presidency, featuring the national anthem of Cyprus and the anthem of the European Union. The ceremony includes welcome remarks by Marilena Raouna, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs, outlining Cyprus’s vision, priorities, and commitment to strengthening European unity, cooperation, and democratic values during its Presidency term. Watch the full ceremonial programme and opening statements from this landmark EU institutional event. #CyprusEUPresidency #EUCouncil2026 #Cyprus2026 #EuropeanUnion #EUPresidency #EUInstitutions #CyprusEU #EUAnthem #EuropeUnity #EUEvents #CouncilOfTheEU #EULeadership #EuropeanAffairs #EU2026 #OfficialCeremony ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

The official opening of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 took place in Nicosia on January 7, 2026, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivering a keynote address. Speaking alongside Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, Zelenskyy expressed optimism about opening EU accession negotiation clusters for Ukraine during Cyprus’ six-month presidency. He also suggested that progress toward ending the war with Russia could be possible in this period, called for tougher sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet, and urged sustained EU defense support. Highlighting solidarity, he drew parallels between Ukraine’s struggle and Cyprus’ division, while welcoming the €90 billion EU support package and the new European SAFE initiative. The ceremony, held at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation in Nicosia, was attended by leaders including Maia Sandu, underscoring a shared European future. #Zelenskyy #CyprusPresidency #EU2026 #UkraineEU #EUCouncil #VonDerLeyen #AntónioCosta #UkraineWar #EUSanctions #EuropeanSecurity #SAFEInitiative #Nicosia #MaiaSandu #Europe ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

The official opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 was held on January 7, 2026, in Nicosia at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (THOC). President Nikos Christodoulides described the presidency as a collective national mission, highlighting Cyprus’s role as a bridge for dialogue between Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Under the motto “An autonomous Union – open to the world,” the address emphasized strategic autonomy, European unity, and responsibility toward future generations. The ceremony featured remarks by European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Moldovan President Maia Sandu. A cultural program narrated Cyprus’s journey through memory, present, and future, followed by an official dinner celebrating shared European heritage. #CyprusEU2026 #EUPresidency #EuropeanUnion #StrategicAutonomy #EUUnity #Nicosia #MiddleEastDialogue #Mediterranean #EuropeanCouncil #EUCommission #Ukraine #Moldova #EuropeanCulture #Geopolitics #EULeadership ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a keynote address in Nicosia at the official opening of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. She underlined that Europe’s independence depends on economic competitiveness, calling for completion of the Single Market, reduced red tape, and stronger investment mechanisms. Von der Leyen described the reunification of Cyprus as an absolute EU priority, highlighting renewed UN-led momentum and the appointment of Johannes Hahn as EU Envoy. She reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to the rule of law, unwavering support for Ukraine and Moldova, and praised Cyprus’ humanitarian leadership in the Mediterranean. #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #EuropeanUnion #CyprusPresidency #EUCompetitiveness #SingleMarket #CyprusReunification #EUGeopolitics #EuropeSecurity #UkraineEU #MoldovaEU #Mediterranean #EULeadership #RuleOfLaw #EuropeanCommission #GlobalAffairs ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

On January 7, 2026, António Costa, President of the European Council, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU in Nicosia, hosted at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Under the motto “An autonomous Union. Open to the World,” President Costa outlined priorities for a stronger, more resilient EU—reaffirming commitment to international law and European values, expressing solidarity with Greenland, and pledging continued support for Ukraine. He described EU enlargement as a geopolitical necessity, highlighted 2026 as a pivotal year for Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans, announced a February 12, 2026 leaders’ session on competitiveness, and emphasized regional stability initiatives in the Mediterranean, including humanitarian efforts and upcoming EU engagements in the region. #AntónioCosta #EuropeanCouncil #EUPresidency #CyprusPresidency #EuropeanUnion #EUEnlargement #UkraineSupport #InternationalLaw #EUValues #SingleMarket #Competitiveness #Mediterranean #Geopolitics #EUSummit #EuropeNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU