European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will put forward a proposal to speed up the reduction of Russian fossil fuel imports. The move comes after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on increasing economic pressure on Russia. Original vs. New Timelines The EU

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from India and China over their purchases of Russian oil. The aim is to cut off revenue flows to Moscow amid the war in Ukraine. EU’s Response EU officials have said the bloc is unlikely to comply […]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said India has an important role to play in ending the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Global Security Risks Highlighted Von der Leyen warned that the war in Ukraine has global security implications and poses economic risks far beyond Europe. She […]

The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its digital regulations, including the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), despite mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Statement from EU Leadership Henna Virkkunen, the EU’s digital chief, stated on Monday, September 1, that enforcement will continue across the bloc. She

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on July 25 for a visit that blends diplomacy, trade negotiations, and personal business interests. The visit includes planned meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside scheduled stops at his golf properties in Aberdeenshire and Turnberry. Trade Talks Gain

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top European Union leaders in Beijing on July 24, 2025, for a one-day summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Amid rising trade tensions, Xi called for the “proper handling” of differences and warned against what he described as “decoupling and isolation.” Beijing Pushes for Cooperation President Xi emphasized […]

Germany has expressed concern over Ukraine’s recent legal changes that weaken the independence of its anti-corruption agencies. Berlin warned that such reforms could hinder Ukraine’s progress toward joining the European Union. The criticism comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law allowing the prosecutor-general to reassign cases and staff in the

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery in Gujarat as part of its latest package targeting Russia. The move comes amid tightened restrictions on petroleum products refined from Russian crude. Nayara Energy, a major private refiner in India, is 49% owned by Russian energy giant Rosneft. Rosneft Calls Action a Violation […]

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong warning against the possibility of a trade war between Western allies. Her statement comes at a time of rising economic tension following recent tariff announcements from the United States. Speaking on the matter, Meloni said, “A trade war within the West would weaken us all in […]

The European Union has decided to delay its planned retaliatory tariffs on American goods, giving both sides until August 1 to reach a negotiated settlement and avoid a broader trade conflict. The tariffs, which were due to take effect on July 15, targeted €21 billion worth of US exports including steel, aluminium, food products, motorcycles, […]