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For Malaysia’s men’s hockey team, competing at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Brussels represents more than another appearance on the international stage. It is an opportunity to measure the progress of Malaysian hockey against some of the strongest teams in the world, while carrying the ambitions of an entire continent.
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BRUSSELS — Malaysia’s national hockey team, known as the “Speedy Tigers,” arrived in Belgium with a young squad, high expectations and the ambition of competing among the world’s best. For Dato’ Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak, Ambassador of Malaysia to Belgium and the European Union, the team’s participation in the Hockey World Cup is about more than results on the field. It is also a moment of national pride and an opportunity to showcase Malaysia on the international stage.
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Malaysia’s national men’s hockey team, the Speedy Tigers, demonstrated resilience, attacking quality and a strong competitive spirit during their campaign at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup in Belgium, facing a demanding field of international opponents and producing several performances that underlined the team’s ability to compete at the highest level.
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Brussels — The Embassy of Pakistan turned Place Agora, at the foot of the Grand Place, into a one-day showcase of Pakistani culture, food and music, drawing families, local residents and cultural enthusiasts into the heart of the Belgian capital.
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Brussels, Belgium, by Olha Pashchenko — As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Brussels Liberty Network Summer Reception brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, and business leaders to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation. On the occasion of the event, EUReflect Media interviewed U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Andrew Puzder, who shared his perspective on the evolving U.S.–EU partnership and the strategic priorities shaping relations across the Atlantic.
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By Olha Pashchenko | EuReflect Media
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By Olha Pashchenko | EuReflect Media
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BRUSSELS — Senior government officials, European policymakers, transport executives, and international investors gathered in Brussels on Monday for a high-level business conference focused on strengthening connectivity between Kazakhstan and the European Union through the development of the Middle Corridor.
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LUANDA, Angola — President João Lourenço underscored the critical role of tourism in Angola’s economic transformation during his address at the Tourism Destinations Summit in Luanda, describing the sector as a key pillar of the country’s diversification strategy and long-term development agenda.
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Brussels, 16 June 2026 – The Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Brussels opened its doors last night for a unique cultural and diplomatic event: the Mango Tasting Festival of Bangladesh. Held at the Embassy on Rue Jacques Jordaens, the reception transformed the diplomatic venue into a vibrant showcase of one of the country's most prized agricultural treasures, bringing together diplomats, international visitors, fruit enthusiasts, and members of the press.
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By Olha Pashchenko, EUReflect Economic Analysis
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By Olha Pashchenko, EUReflect Economic Analysis
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The brought together policymakers, financial institutions, municipalities, businesses, and energy stakeholders in Brussels on 6 May 2026 to advance practical solutions for financing Europe’s clean energy transition. Hosted at the Radisson Collection Hotel in Brussels, the forum focused on scalable investment models, public-private cooperation, and the implementation of sustainable energy projects across the European Union.
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On 14 April 2026, policymakers, academics and innovation stakeholders gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels for a high-level discussion on the future of academic cooperation in Europe. The event, titled “Innovating together: Strengthening EU academic cooperation in the era of technological advancement,” was hosted by Ilhan Kyuchyuk and supported by Renew Europe. Held in the Spinelli building, the discussion focused on how the European Union can adapt its academic and research frameworks to keep pace with rapid technological change.
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Brussels once again became a focal point for Europe’s energy debate this week, as policymakers, industry figures and analysts gathered for a discussion hosted by Euractiv in partnership with EDF. The event, titled “EDF’s Net Zero scenario – A pathway to a competitive, sovereign and decarbonized Europe,” brought together a cross-section of voices at a moment when the European Union is under increasing pressure to reconcile its climate targets with economic competitiveness and geopolitical realities.
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BRUSSELS — Against the backdrop of persistent high energy costs that continue to weigh on Europe’s industrial base, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at the Euractiv Network Office on 31 March 2026 to dissect a critical question: how can state support for electricity prices be designed to bolster competitiveness without distorting the market?
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The international energy system is facing its most severe disruption in decades, with oil supply losses expected to double in April, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA), as the cascading effects of armed conflict strain global markets and expose the fragility of existing supply chains.
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Brussels, Belgium — EU heads of state and government convened in Brussels on 19–20 March 2026 for a meeting of the European Council, chaired by its President Charles Michel. The summit brought together key European leaders alongside Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, with participation from Volodymyr Zelenskyy via videoconference.The meeting also included an exchange with António Guterres, underscoring the EU’s engagement with multilateral institutions amid rising global instability.
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Brussels, 19 March 2026 — EUReflect was honored to attend the vernissage of Uruguayan artist Karina Yacoubian, held at the Press Club Brussels Europe on Thursday evening. The event, hosted under the patronage of Ambassador Pablo Sader, brought together members of the diplomatic community, cultural actors, and media representatives for an evening dedicated to artistic dialogue and cultural exchange.
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Brussels, 13 March 2026 — EUReflect attended the Mongolia–European Union Investors’ Roundtable held in Brussels, a high-level meeting that brought together government representatives, financial institutions, investors, and policymakers to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and investment between Mongolia and the European Union
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Leuven, 5 March 2026 — EUReflect attended an academic conference followed by an Iftar gathering held in Leuven, bringing together scholars, community representatives, and invited guests for an evening of discussion and cultural exchange.
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Dateline: Washington / Tehran / Middle East, Feb. 28, 2026.A coordinated series of military operations by the United States and Israel struck multiple locations across Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, with Tehran responding within hours by launching missiles and drones toward Israel and several U.S. military bases in the broader Middle East. Maps compiled from official statements and open sources show the geographic scope of the strikes and retaliatory actions, illustrating an unprecedented escalation in regional hostilities
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Several documents related to a woman’s allegations of sexual assault involving U.S. President Donald Trump are missing from files released by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to reporting by The New York Times. The absence of these materials has raised new questions about the completeness of the federal disclosure and prompted calls for further scrutiny.
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Dateline: Tehran, Feb. 28, 2026.Iranians took to the streets in several cities following reports of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing a range of reactions that ranged from jubilation to private mourning, according to social media posts and open-source reporting.
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Dateline: Tehran / Jerusalem / Washington, Feb. 28, 2026.Joint military operations by the United States and Israel struck key leadership targets inside Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, resulting in the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader and several top military commanders, according to statements from Western officials, regional sources and open source reporting.
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Dateline: Gulf Region / Tehran, Feb. 28, 2026.Iran launched a broad campaign of missile and drone strikes across the Middle East on Saturday, responding to earlier coordinated military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory. The retaliatory assault affected several countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Israel as air defences engaged incoming projectiles.
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Dateline: Tehran, Feb. 28, 2026. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been killed following a major military offensive against Iran executed by the United States and Israel, according to statements from senior Israeli officials and confirmation by Iranian state media. President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged the death on social media, describing it as a pivotal moment in the joint campaign. The reported death marks the first time in more than three decades that the Islamic Republic has lost its highest authority, a development that could have profound implications for regional stability and for Iran’s internal political order.
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Dateline: Washington, Feb. 28, 2026 United States military forces carried out extensive airstrikes across Iran, focusing on military installations, missile systems and nuclear-related infrastructure, according to U.S. officials and reporting by The New York Times.
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Dateline: Washington, Feb. 28, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of a large-scale American military operation targeting Iran, stating that the objective is to dismantle the country’s military capabilities and nuclear infrastructure while urging Iranians to rise up against their government.
