The European Union has failed to reach an agreement on a trade deal with the United States, heightening risks of backlash from President Trump including tariff threats. EU Commission President Von der

In 2026, intensifying US-China rivalry shapes Asia-Pacific geopolitics, with competition over maritime routes like the Malacca Strait, Taiwan, and disputed islands in the South China Sea driving regio

The European Commission has preliminarily determined that Meta's Instagram and Facebook violate the Digital Services Act by failing to effectively prevent minors under 13 years old from accessing thei

The European Commission will gradually eliminate Chinese-made inverters to safeguard critical energy infrastructure from potential cyber threats. This decision targets vulnerabilities in solar and ren

European leaders are meeting in Armenia for the eighth European Political Community summit amid escalating tensions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump over US troop

Pentagon officials announced the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, redeploying them to the United States and other overseas posts. The move cancels a Biden-era plan for a missile-equipped ar

International oil prices reached their highest intraday level since 2022, impacting Europe's economy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. This spike exacerbates energy costs for EU households and indus

On May 1, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement begins provisional application, cutting tariffs on key EU exports like cars, pharmaceuticals, and agri-food products to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Urugu

The Asia-Pacific region in 2026 is defined by escalating competition between the United States and China over strategic maritime chokepoints, including Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Straits of

The European Commission will present next week its first-ever European anti-poverty strategy. This initiative addresses the stark reality that 93 million Europeans—one in five people—live at risk of p

French President Macron is renewing his push for Eurobonds to address the ongoing energy crisis gripping Europe. The proposal encounters significant scepticism from Brussels institutions amid debates

Asia's economy entered 2026 resilient despite trade tensions, but a Middle East war has triggered an energy shock testing that strength through higher oil and gas prices and widening trade gaps. The r