European Union (EU)

US President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion in Doha, Qatar, 15 May 2025. Photo: Reuters
Global Economy

Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union and Apple, reigniting trade fears

The twin threats, delivered via social media, roiled global markets after weeks of de-escalation had provided some reprieve in the tariff battle

This frame grab from AFPTV footage shows members of a diplomatic delegation from the European Union reacting after shots were fired as they gathered in the eastern entrance of Jenin. Photo: Mohammad Ateeq
Middle East

Outrage at Israeli 'warning' shots aimed at diplomats touring West Bank

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walk in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 10, 2025. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Europe

Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas attends a press conference with Moldova's President Maia Sandu following their meeting in Chisinau, Moldova April 24, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza/File Photo
Middle East

EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns: Kallas

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walk in the grounds of the Mariynsky Palace, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 10, 2025. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Europe

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Washington

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer poses with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa as they arrive to attend the UK-EU Summit at Lancaster House in London on May 19, 2025. Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS/Pool via REUTERS
Europe

UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations

EU flags flutter in front of European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany July 18, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch/File Photo
Europe

EU countries agree on big defence fund: diplomat

The European union flag is seen near The The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben in London, Britain, March 19, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo
Global Economy

UK, EU strike major post-Brexit reset deal on trade, defence

France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz speak during a Ukraine security meeting at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16, 2025 at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. Photo: Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Europe

Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany

US Vice President JD Vance meets with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
USA

US seeks long-term trade negotiations with EU: Vance

Containers are stacked at the Port of Felixstowe, Britain, January 28, 2021. Picture taken January 28, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
Europe

Britain poised to reset trade and defence ties with EU

A girl plays under a Romanian flag, at a rally in support of the European Union, ahead of the presidential election run-off, in Bucharest, Romania, May 9, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu
Europe

Romanians vote in presidential run-off that could widen EU rifts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at the 6th European Political Community summit at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania May 16, 2025. Photo: Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Europe

UK PM Starmer to agree deal to strengthen EU partnership