Customs duties: Race against time in Europe to export to the United States
Some European companies are rushing to export their products across the Atlantic for fear of additional surcharges. We report from the port of Antwerp in Belgium. Read More
Russia’s top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to “help stabilise” Afghanistan. Read More
Are online claims about the WHO’s pandemic treaty true?
While conspiracy theories and fake news about the WHO are commonplace online, the pandemic treaty has given them a new opportunity to resurface. Read More
EU countries decry Hungary’s Pride ban as Brussels considers legal action
Hungary is facing the ire of its fellow member states after the country’s parliament approved a law that prohibits the Pride parade. Read More
Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness
Situated on NATO’s eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas. Read More
Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs? | Radio Schuman
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump. Read More
Europe’s defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical threats
In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects, prompting calls for more EU-level coordination and investment. Read More
Giorgia Meloni’s trip to Washington will be a test for Italy’s role in Europe
Meloni hopes to strengthen her leadership by positioning herself as a mediator between the EU and the US. Read More
US-Iran nuclear talks venue confirmed as Rome following confusion over location
Iran had earlier insisted that the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington would take place in Oman. Read More
Digital tracking on encrypted platforms leads to drugs smuggling bust, Europol says
Operation Bulut, coordinated by Europol, led to nearly 300 arrests across Europe and made extensive use of encrypted platforms to track criminals’ communications. Read More