International
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 […]
International
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
Business
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 […]
International
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 […]
International
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, […]
International
The European Union and Mexico have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 30% tariff on imports from their countries, effective August 1. Both regions have expressed deep concern over the economic and diplomatic consequences of the proposed measure. EU Warns of Economic Fallout European officials warned that the 30% tariff would […]