European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced plans to propose lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, marking a potential shift in Brussels’ stance toward Caracas. The announcement follows recent political developments in Venezuela, including the passage of a limited amnesty law the Venezuelan National Assembly last week, which granted clemency to […]
Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan following deadly weekend clashes linked to Sudan’s ongoing civil war, after five Chadian soldiers were killed in fighting near the frontier town of Tine. Officials in N’Djamena confirmed that the decision was taken as a security precaution after violence on Saturday left five soldiers dead and several […]
More than five million Americans travelled to France in 2025, marking a 17 percent increase compared with the previous year, even as political tensions between Washington and Paris intensified. According to France’s tourism authorities, the country welcomed a record 102 million foreign visitors in 2025, up from 100 million in 2024, when Paris hosted the […]
The United States has warned the International Energy Agency that it could withdraw its membership unless the Paris based body shifts away from its support for net zero emissions targets, escalating tensions between Washington and several European governments over the direction of global energy policy. Speaking at a ministerial gathering, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright […]
European stock markets ended Monday in positive territory as investors assessed the geopolitical signals emerging from the Munich Security Conference and monitored corporate developments across the region. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index edged higher the close, with most major bourses finishing the session in the green. Germany’s DAX advanced close to one percent, while France’s […]
The arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse has sparked discussion beyond traditional lunar calendar celebrations, with some observers linking its symbolism to potential political and economic volatility in 2026. Feng Shui practitioner Micky Hung has suggested that the coming period could be marked heightened impulsiveness, geopolitical tension, and instability affecting both small and […]
Ukraine is facing increased pressure from the United States to consider potential concessions to Russia as part of renewed efforts to end the war, according to a report published in The New York Times, citing Ukrainian officials. The report suggests that Washington is seeking momentum toward a negotiated settlement as early as this summer. The […]
European Union leaders are weighing a two track strategy to overcome persistent deadlock on economic reforms, as pressure mounts to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness amid global rivalry with the United States and China. Discussions intensified following an informal summit in Belgium where senior officials signalled that waiting for consensus among all 27 member states may […]
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has issued an apology after drawing sharp criticism for comments he made about immigration in the United Kingdom, saying he regretted the language he used and the offence it caused. Ratcliffe, chairman of global chemicals group INEOS and a prominent figure in British business and sport, said he was sorry that […]
China has signalled it could target French wine and other European products if Paris pushes the European Union to adopt sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, raising fresh concerns over escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The warning emerged through Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. The account suggested […]
