Donald Trump vows to respond to EU retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump said he would respond to the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs against his 25% import levies on steel and aluminum. Read More
Emmanuel Macron welcomes Shavkat Mirziyoyev for state visit to boost Franco-Uzbek relations
The two leaders are exploring the strengthening of relations, with an emphasis on trade and economy. Read more at Read More
European Parliament sidelined from new ‘rearm Europe’ plan
Some MEPs deplored the Commission’s use of Article 122 of the Treaty to avoid a vote on the newly proposed €150 billion instrument for defence funding. Others are less concerned.…
European Parliament mulls seizure of Russian assets to help Ukraine
The total amount of frozen money is more than the entire aid provided to Ukraine by the EU over the three- year war. But taking it is not without risk.…
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods as Trump’s 25% tariffs come into effect
Canada’s new tariffs are in addition to its 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian of imports from the US that were put in place on 4 March in response…
What is climate whiplash? New report reveals dangers of flooding and drought in European cities
Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water. Read More
US stocks rally as inflation cools and euro holds four-month highs
US stocks rallied as February’s inflation data came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq…
Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte flown to the Hague on ICC charges
The Hague-based court has been investigating the mass killings linked to Duterte’s so-called war on drugs. Read more at Read More
Will Russia agree to Washington’s 30-day ceasefire proposal?
Ukraine agreed to a month-long ceasefire only if Russia abides by it, Kyiv said. Although Moscow’s stance on the proposal is rather unclear, the Kremlin’s demands have always been known.…
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