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Cyclone Harry battered southern Italy and Malta, leaving shipwrecks and fears of hundreds lost at sea. One survivor’s account and official estimates highlight the dangers of crossings from Tunisia amid Europe’s migration crisis.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on January 26 voiced concern over the 'level of violence' by American authorities following a fatal shooting by immigration agents in Minneapolis. Calling the situation worrying, Merz urged a proper investigation, saying such incidents raise serious questions about law enforcement conduct in the United States.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said India and the EU have concluded the 'Mother of all Deals' free trade agreement. The historic deal creates a free trade zone of two billion people, linking two major economies.

PM Narendra Modi met with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Luis Santos da Costa in New Delhi. They discussed the 'Mother of all deals' FTA and inked a security and defence partnership ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EU's Kaja Kallas signed a security and defence partnership in New Delhi. Singh emphasized greater cooperation and integrating supply chains, while Kallas hailed the deal as a milestone to build upon.

At India Energy Week in Goa, Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson called India a critical energy market, stressing the need to deepen trade as global demand surges. He said Canada must engage with India to become an energy superpower.

Talik Gvili, mother of the last Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump, his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the return of her son’s remains, calling it the best thing that happened to her family.

European Council President Antonio Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Their visit for the 16th India-EU Summit marks the conclusion of a landmark free trade agreement between the two sides.

PM Modi hailed the India-EU FTA as the 'Mother of all deals', a landmark pact linking economies with 25% of global GDP. The deal, alongside a new security pact, is set to boost trade, manufacturing, services, and global investor confidence.

PM Modi hailed the India-EU FTA as the 'Mother of All Deals', a milestone empowering democracy. He said the deal, representing 25% of global GDP, will boost manufacturing, services, and investor confidence, complementing deals with the UK and EFTA.