Trump curbs Chinese investment and proceeds with tariffs on Canada and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off…
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire ‘feasible’ in next few weeks, Macron says
After meeting US President Donald Trump on Monday, the French leader said that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but that Ukraine must be given security guarantees. Read more at…
Fact or fiction? Syria plans to erase Queen Zenobia from history books over claims she never existed
Syria’s Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen…
EU, Israel restart dialogue as calls to review cooperation deal are muted
Human rights organisations say the bloc’s failure to reconsider its trade and political ties with Israel amounts to “complicity” in alleged war crimes and breaches of international law. Read More
Germany’s Merz marks shift by betting on an EU less dependent on US
Friedrich Merz, who led the Christian Democratic Union to victory at the polls, referred to a strong Europe independent of the United States as his “absolute priority”. Many in Brussels…
Europe ready to back EU membership for Ukraine to ensure security
European Council President Antonio Costa says EU accession is key for Ukraine’s future, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it could happen earlier than 2030. Read More
Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in post-ceasefire Ukraine
It’s unclear why Putin has had this apparent change of mind about international peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Just three days ago, Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom said Moscow outright…
Apple shareholders to consider scrapping diversity push amid backlash
The tech giant has said that inclusion initiatives make good business sense, although a wave of firms are now rolling back diversity pushes. Read More
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Berlinale 2025: Golden Bear goes to Norwegian Film ‘Dreams (Sex Love)’
Against the backdrop of the general elections in Germany tomorrow, Berlin celebrates a new Golden Bear winner, capping off an edition that was significantly less controversial than last year’s. Here’s…