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

The European Commission’s Midday Press Briefing for 15 December 2025 covers key developments across EU policy and global affairs. Topics include announcements on upcoming press events and today’s Council meetings, detailed Q&A on the war in Ukraine and the proposed reparations loan, trade discussions on the EU–Mercosur agreement, and enlargement-related questions on Moldova and Ukraine. The briefing also addresses foreign affairs following the attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, the President’s agenda including EC President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Berlin, international partnerships with Armenia, and digital policy with a focus on expert discussions on protecting minors online. Watch the full briefing for official updates directly from the European Commission. #EuropeanCommission #ECBriefing #EUPolitics #UkraineWar #Mercosur #EUTrade #EUEnlargement #Moldova #DigitalPolicy #OnlineSafety #ForeignAffairs #VonDerLeyen #EUCouncil #Armenia #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

Watch the High-Level Opening Session of the EU Agri-Food Days 2025, held in Brussels from 15–17 December 2025. This opening segment focuses on Ensuring Food Security for the Future and features keynote remarks by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (via video message), and Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. The session is followed by Policy Session 1, examining how a strong and modern Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) can safeguard food security across the European Union. The conference was streamed live, enabling broad participation from policymakers, stakeholders, and citizens across Europe. #EUAgriFoodDays #FoodSecurity #CAPPolicy #EuropeanUnion #EUCommission #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #ChristopheHansen #AgriFoodPolicy #SustainableAgriculture #EUFarming #BrusselsEvents #EUPolicy #AgriFoodFuture #FoodSystems ------------------------------------------------- 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 EU Agri-Food Days 2025 conference took place in Brussels from December 15–17 under the theme “Securing Europe’s Food and Agriculture.” The high-level event brought together policymakers, farmers, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss food security, sustainability, resilience, and digitalisation. European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen delivered opening remarks, followed by a video message from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and engaged with the media on the future vision for EU agriculture. Key discussions focused on strengthening the Common Agricultural Policy, reducing bureaucracy, ensuring fair remuneration for farmers, protecting the EU agri-food sector from unfair global competition, advancing climate-smart agriculture, accelerating digital innovation through AI and data, and promoting generational renewal. A strong message echoed throughout the conference: “No Young Farmers, No Food Security.” #EUAgriFoodDays #EUFoodSecurity #EuropeanAgriculture #CAPPolicy #FarmersFuture #AgriInnovation #DigitalAgriculture #SustainableFarming #ClimateSmartAgri #FoodSovereignty #YoungFarmers #EUCommission #ChristopheHansen #BrusselsConference #EUPolicy ------------------------------------------------- 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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan during a landmark bilateral visit to Amman on December 15, 2025. The visit marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan and is the first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly four decades. The two leaders held extensive one-on-one and delegation-level talks covering trade, investment, security, counter-terrorism, and regional stability in West Asia. Economic cooperation featured prominently, with India being Jordan’s third-largest trading partner and a key partner in the fertilizer sector. An India–Jordan business forum was also held to boost commercial ties. They also exchanged views on peace and stability in the Middle East. PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Amman. The Jordan visit is the first leg of his three-nation tour, followed by Ethiopia and Oman. #PMModi #IndiaJordan #KingAbdullahII #ModiInJordan #IndiaMiddleEast #DiplomaticRelations #BilateralTies #WestAsia #GlobalDiplomacy #IndiaForeignPolicy #ModiVisit #JordanVisit #IndiaJordan75 #Amman ------------------------------------------------- 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: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman on December 15, 2025, marking 75 years of India–Jordan diplomatic relations and the first full bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly four decades. Both leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, security, and technology, while reaffirming a united stance against terrorism, extremism, and radicalization. The talks focused on boosting bilateral trade to US$5 billion annually over the next five years, expanding cooperation in fertilizers, renewable energy, water management, ICT, digital payments including UPI, health, tourism, and heritage. Regional issues, including the situation in Gaza, were also discussed, with an emphasis on peace and stability. The visit underscores a renewed strategic partnership between India and Jordan. #PMModi #KingAbdullahII #IndiaJordanRelations #IndiaMiddleEast #DiplomaticVisit #CounterTerrorism #BilateralTalks #StrategicPartnership #TradeAndSecurity #UPICollaboration #GlobalDiplomacy #MiddleEastPeace #AmmanVisit #IndiaForeignPolicy #Jordan ------------------------------------------------- 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: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman, Jordan, for a historic two-day official visit, marking the first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 37 years. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan. PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome and was greeted by Jordan’s Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Jafar Hassan. He later met King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace, holding wide-ranging talks on bilateral cooperation, regional and global developments, the Gaza situation, and counter-terrorism. The Prime Minister also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Amman, thanking them for strengthening India–Jordan relations. Jordan is the first stop of PM Modi’s three-nation tour, which will also take him to Ethiopia and Oman. #PMModi #ModiInJordan #IndiaJordanRelations #DiplomaticVisit #KingAbdullah #Amman #IndianDiaspora #MiddleEastDiplomacy #IndiaForeignPolicy #GlobalDiplomacy #ModiWorldTour #IndiaMiddleEast #BilateralTies #JordanVisit #InternationalRelations ------------------------------------------------- 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: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian diaspora and friends of India upon his arrival in Amman, Jordan, on December 15, 2025. The visit marks PM Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral trip to Jordan and coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. He was accorded a ceremonial reception at the airport by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, reflecting the strong and growing ties between India and Jordan. During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to hold talks with King Abdullah II on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, and to jointly address a business event, as part of his three-nation tour including Ethiopia and Oman. #PMModi #ModiInJordan #IndiaJordanRelations #IndianDiaspora #DiplomaticVisit #IndiaForeignPolicy #ModiWorldTour #IndiaMiddleEast #KingAbdullah #IndiaJordan75 #GlobalIndia #BilateralTies #ModiAbroad #IndianCommunity ------------------------------------------------- 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: PM Modi

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly condemned the Bondi Beach shooting, calling it an “act of evil antisemitism” and a targeted attack on Jewish Australians. Speaking alongside ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and AFP National Security Acting Deputy Commissioner Nigel Ryan, the Prime Minister said that an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian. Authorities provided updates on the investigation, national security response, and measures to combat hate, violence, and terrorism. This briefing outlines the government’s commitment to public safety, counter-terrorism, and protecting communities from extremist violence. #Australia #BondiBeach #AnthonyAlbanese #Antisemitism #JewishCommunity #NationalSecurity #Terrorism #ASIO #AFP #HateCrime #BreakingNews #WorldNews #SecurityUpdate #CounterTerrorism #PublicSafety ------------------------------------------------- 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: Australian Government