Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB and codenamed ‘Krasnov’?
A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name “Krasnov” has sent social media into a spin. What’s…
Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam
EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free…
What are the most imported and exported products between China and the EU?
China was the third largest partner for EU exports of goods and the largest partner for EU imports of goods in 2024. Read More
Thinking of retiring abroad? You might be lonelier than if you stayed home, new study suggests
Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling. Read More
Trump proposes 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports in trade escalation
The move comes in response to an EU tariff on US whiskey imports. Read More
Belgian authorities search Huawei offices in fresh European Parliament corruption probe
According to reports, the Chinese tech giant might have bribed former or current MEPs in Brussels. There have been no searches at the European Parliament so far. Read More
Naples struck by 4.4 magnitude earthquake overnight
One woman was injured in the Italian city of Naples after an earthquake shook buildings and disrupted power supplies. Read More
European markets dip as Trump vows to respond to EU’s counter tariffs
European markets respond to escalating tariff anxieties, as Canada and the EU announced countermeasures to the US’ 25% steel and aluminium tariffs. Read More
Beyond defence: Stocks set to gain from Germany’s economic revolution
Germany’s fiscal shift will drive billions into infrastructure, energy, and housing, boosting eurozone growth. Goldman Sachs highlights 12 Buy-rated European stocks set to benefit from this economic transformation. Read More
Can the US turn off European weapons? Experts weigh in on ‘kill switch’ fears
German officials are sounding the alarm over what they say is a “kill switch” embedded in the US-made F-35 fighter jet. Experts say it’s not that simple. Read More