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About 350 ex-ministers, diplomats call for suspension of EU-Israel Association Agreement
16-Apr-2026     Anadolu
While global attention is diverted, Israeli government has escalated its 'illegal occupation policy' and human rights violations to intolerable level, say signatories.
Dutch real estate giant fails in EUR 425 million arbitral claim against Romania
15-Apr-2026     CDR
Plaza Centers’ major dispute with Romania over a stalled development project, which has involved dual arbitrations, has seen ICSID dismiss the company’s claim on jurisdictional grounds.
India may go slow on trade deal till US mid-term polls
15-Apr-2026     The Hindu Businessline
India is likely to stall for time in its trade negotiations with the US when negotiators meet in Washington soon, as it wants the upcoming US mid-term elections to provide clarity on the American legislative landscape
EU citizens' petition to suspend Israel trade deal hits one million signatures
15-Apr-2026     Türkiye Today
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has crossed the one million signature threshold, organizers announced.
First round of India-Canada FTA talks in April-May
15-Apr-2026     Financial Express
The first round of India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations will take place in April or May, following preparatory virtual talks. Both countries aim to conclude the agreement by the end of 2026, targeting a doubling of bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
Malaysia, EU to continue fourth round of FTA talks in June
15-Apr-2026     The Edge Malaysia
The fourth round of the Malaysia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) negotiations will be hosted by Malaysia in June 2026, building on significant progress made in previous rounds on trade, investment, and sustainability standards.
Explained: Why investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) matters for the energy transition
14-Apr-2026     E3G
Around the world, governments are at risk of being sued if they enact climate policies that may affect fossil fuel companies’ profits.
S. Korea to expand FTA with emerging markets to diversify supply chains: finance chief
14-Apr-2026     Yonhap
South Korea aims to expand its free trade agreement network with emerging markets, such as Latin America and Africa, in its latest effort to diversify supply chains.
Rwanda joins visa-free Africa wave as AU mobility push gathers pace
14-Apr-2026     The traveler
Rwanda’s visa-free access for Africans deepens a continent-wide shift toward open borders, boosting tourism, trade and AfCFTA-linked mobility from West to East Africa.
Spanish PM urges EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
13-Apr-2026     Xinhua
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel, given its continued bombardment of Lebanon and actions in Gaza.