Tesla boss Elon Musk announces he’s leaving the Trump administration
Musk says he hopes the DOGE mission will only “strengthen over time” and become a “way of life in the government” as he announces his stepping back from the cost-cutting…
US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs
The New York-based US Court of International Trade delivered the ruling dealing a crucial blow to President Trump’s signature set of economic policies which have rattled global markets, frustrated trade…
Russia proposes second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
US President Donald Trump says it will be clear in two weeks whether or not Russia is sincere in its desire for peace with Ukraine, warning that Washington’s approach to…
EU removes most sanctions on Syria but slaps new ones on alleged culprits of attacks on Alawites
The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to remove sanctions last week, but said the move was “conditional” and that sanctions could be resumed if the new government…
Kosovo’s PM faces questions of legality as civil society laments parliament impasse
After the parliamentary elections of 9 February, Kosovo still does not have a constituted assembly, something political analysts say raises questions of legality over the activities of the acting government,…
Stability is the key to investment, says Moroccan Minister Zidane
In a live interview during an event on investment opportunities in Morocco in Brussels, Investment Minister Karim Zidane praised the attractiveness of his country as a business location. Read More
Influencer Tate brothers charged with rape and trafficking in the UK, prosecutors say
The charges were authorised in January last year but the Crown Prosecution Service said this is the first time it confirmed the two had been criminally charged in Britain. Read…
Germany charges three with spying for Russia with possible intent to kill, prosecutor says
The charges against the men are the latest in a series of cases across Europe where Ukrainians and other nationals have been accused of working on behalf of Russia’s intelligence…
EU pitches security hub to protect Black Sea from Russia’s threats and ‘shadow fleet’
The security hub in the Black Sea envisioned by the European Commission could help oversee an eventual peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Read More
‘Jury is still out’ on US-Iran nuclear talks outcome, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
Although it remains to be seen whether a deal will be reached, the ongoing discussions between Washington and Tehran are a positive sign, according to Rafael Grossi. Read more at…