Europe
Kaja Kallas, the EU's senior diplomat, deals with Trump's turbulence
[EUROPE] European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is facing unprecedented challenges as she navigates a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape marked by U.S....
Tesla faces decline in EU sales amid rising competition
[EUROPE] Tesla’s sales in the European Union took another significant hit last month, marking a continued downturn that has raised questions about the...
EU fines spark US fury over tech crackdown
[EUROPE] The United States has sharply criticized the European Union's recent imposition of significant fines on American tech giants Apple and Meta, labeling...
Trump blames Zelensky for the stalled Ukraine peace talks
[EUROPE] As diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine falter, former U.S. President Donald Trump has placed blame on Ukrainian President...
Zelensky rejects U.S. peace proposal
[EUROPE] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a U.S.-proposed peace plan that suggests ceding Ukrainian territories to Russia, including Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk,...
Singapore and EU deepen collaboration in digital and green economy
[SINGAPORE] Singapore is poised to deepen its collaboration with the European Union in key sectors such as digital trade and the green economy,...
Reeves rules out wealth tax hikes
[EUROPE] UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged not to introduce any new wealth taxes in the upcoming budget. This includes ruling out a...
Israel bars French lawmakers amid rising tensions over Palestinian statehood
[MIDDLE EAST] Israel has revoked entry visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials just two days before their scheduled visit to...
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as market anticipates European Central Bank rate decision
[WORLD] U.S. Treasury yields rose slightly in early trading on Wednesday, reflecting growing investor concerns over economic data that suggests stronger-than-expected growth. Meanwhile,...
EU’s strategic shift amid US-China tensions
[EUROPE] As the European Union braces for the impact of a potential second term of Donald Trump’s presidency, many policymakers are reflecting on...
European firms wary as China pursues tech dominance
[WORLD] With Beijing spending the last decade looking for ways to strengthen the country's technological independence through its "Made in China 2025" (MIC2025)...
Europe’s strategic drift in a US-China world
[EUROPE] As Washington accelerates its strategic agenda and Beijing extends its global influence, the European Union remains mired in ambiguity. Brussels’ ongoing struggle...
Putin considers permanent peace deal as US envoy reports progress
[UNITED STATES] According to US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to reach a "permanent peace" agreement with...
EU will struggle to replace the void left by USAID as European countries slash their funding
[EUROPE] The dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has made headlines, but "very regrettable" cuts in European assistance funding are...
Europe’s climate crisis deepens as extreme weather shatters records
[EUROPE] The devastating storms and floods that swept across Europe last year affected 413,000 people, according to a survey, as fossil fuel pollution...
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