International
The European Council has officially appointed Danish diplomat Birgitte Nygård Markussen as the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, signaling a refreshed diplomatic push across a region navigating complex security and humanitarian crises. Approved on Thursday, the appointment......
New car registrations across the European Union increased by 5.7% during the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), reflecting continued growth in demand for electrified vehicles. Hybrid cars remained the most popular powertrain......
The European Union is reportedly considering allowing European companies to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries outside the bloc for an additional year, according to the Financial Times. The proposal is reportedly part of discussions surrounding the European Union's......
The European Union has permanently withdrawn its financial support for the 2026 Venice Biennale, following the return of the Russian Pavilion to one of the world's most influential contemporary art exhibitions. The decision underscores the growing intersection of cultural diplomacy and geopolitical......
The European Union has imposed a record €550 million ($629 million) fine on Alibaba-owned AliExpress, accusing the online marketplace of failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal, counterfeit, and unsafe products to European consumers. The penalty was issued under the Digital Services Act......
Online marketplace AliExpress, owned by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has been fined €550 million ($629 million) by the European Union for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform. The penalty, announced by the European Commission, represents......
The European Union is stepping up efforts to accelerate the electrification of its economy as part of its long-term strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and achieve its climate objectives. The European Commission has presented a new action plan that aims......
The number of first-time asylum applications submitted across the European Union declined in April 2026, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat, reflecting a slowdown in new asylum requests compared with the previous month. The EU's statistical office reported that 42,960 first-time......
Iran could resume its uranium enrichment program within months, despite recent coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel targeting its nuclear infrastructure, according to Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Grossi’s......
The United Kingdom and the European Union have finalized a post-Brexit agreement to ensure free movement between Gibraltar and Spain, addressing a longstanding unresolved issue since Brexit. The deal, which still requires ratification, aims to eliminate all physical barriers, checks, and controls on......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Syrian Airlines will soon resume flights to Turkey. Sharing the news on social media platform X, Erdogan stated that the flights would restart “soon,” although he did not provide a specific date. He also expressed hope that AJet,......
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office addressed a brief moment during their arrival in Vietnam that sparked speculation. A video showed Brigitte Macron seemingly pushing the president’s face as they stepped off the presidential plane at the start of their Southeast Asia visit. This caused......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, speaking from Turkey at the opening of the Socialist International Council in Istanbul, condemned the situation in Gaza as unacceptable. He emphasized that remaining silent is not an option for the international community and called for Israel to immediately......
