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UK seeking to negotiate down Trumpβs 10 percent tariffs
The two sides are discussing non-tariff barriers as part of the talks.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:
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Russian teams remain barred from competing at Milan-Cortina Olympics next February
Russian teams, including the country's powerful hockey side, remain banned from competing at the Milano-Cortina Olympics next February as part of sanctions imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming?
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Aspiring Paralympian Nomine Fabian can 'do everything but run'
DW visited one of only a few people in Germany who sails and uses a wheelchair. The 11-year-old sails for the pure joy of her sport, but she is also aiming to become a role model for others.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Fact check: New pope hit by wave of AI-generated fake news
Pope Leo XIV has only been at the helm of the Catholic Church for a few weeks and there is already myriad false information circulating on social media.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Burford Capital accuses Chubb of abusing market power
Leading litigation funder hits back at insurance company after it urged peers to cut ties with sector
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstanβs Role in Shaping Regional Security in Central Asia
To move beyond the role of a buffer zone and emerge as an independent strategic actor, the countries of Central Asia must learn to view one another not as competitors, but as partners.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Now a regional leader, Uzbekistan has global ambitions for its electrical engineering sector
In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the countryβs electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Vietnam Endorses Transparency in Venezuelan Regional and Parliamentary Elections
FM Gil highlighted the presence of international observers as a sign of confidence in his countryβs electoral system. On Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil met with a Vietnamese delegation that attested to the transparency and normalcy of the regional and parliamentary elections held the previous day. RELATED: Venezuela Extends Condolences to Vietnam Over [β¦]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Trump claims victory over EU in 50 percent tariff standoff
Donald Trump threatened the EU with a 50 percent tariff last week, on the grounds that talks between the two sides were "going nowhere."
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan crisis deepened by lack of informal diplomacy
Without civil society actors working behind the scenes, India and Pakistan are left with a vacuum when trying to smooth out thorny issues like Kashmir.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate peace talks with Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Turning trauma into art: Former Hamas hostage Andrei Kozlov tells his story through paintings
After surviving 247 days as a hostage of Hamas, Andrei Kozlov has turned his trauma into art, painting scenes of captivity, resilience, and hope in a New York studio.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Rare antelope captured on camera as experts say under 100 exist
The picture of the Upemba Lechwe was taken through the window of an aeroplane during a survey.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Is the future Qosh Tepa Canal in Afghanistan the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin?
Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Decoupling and fastracking Moldova's EU accession ahead of Ukraine could work
Marta Kos, the EU commissioner for enlargement, recently stated she would not rule out βdecouplingβ Moldovaβs accession process from that of Ukraine. While the suggestion has been met with criticism from Kyiv, fast-tracking Moldova into the EU might not be such a bad idea strategically, writes Hugo Blewett-Mundy.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Russian Navy Launches Baltic Sea Drills Amid Rising NATO Tensions
During the drills, live-fire exercises will target enemy sea and air threats, including unmanned surface drones. On Tuesday, the Russian Navy began naval exercises in the Baltic Sea involving more than 20 ships, about 3,000 troops, nearly 25 aircraft and helicopters, and around 70 pieces of military equipment. Among the vessels taking part are frigates, [β¦]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:What TikTok algorithm reveals about weakness of centre-right brand
It seems that the TikTok recommender AI had a clear conception of the centre-left universe and a clear conception of the far-right universe β but it became very uncertain about what the centre-to-right may be, writes Michael Meyer-Resende.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Pakistan: What's next for ex-PM Imran Khan?
The recent clashes with India have boosted the image of the military in Pakistan, seemingly strengthening Imran Khan's rivals and making his battle to leave jail even more difficult.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Syrian admits triple murder at trial for German knife attack
Issa al H is accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group before the attack.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:All Along a Bumpy Road: Understanding Sinophobic Sentiments in Central Asia
While protests against Canadian mines, or Russian businesses, occur in Central Asia, βChinese projects overwhelmingly receive the vast majority of hostility.β
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Europe bets on offshore wind and smart tech to cut energy costs
Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option β itβs fast becoming one of Europeβs key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Giles Dickson, WindEuropeβs CEO: Wind farms will drive down electricity costs
Offshore wind farms are cutting energy bills, strengthening Europeβs energy independence, and powering industry with clean, locally produced electricity.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Businesses are finding a workaround for tariffs β and it's entirely legal
The "first sale rule" is a concept in U.S. customs law that allows importers to use the lowest cost of a good to calculate duties.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Beyond Political Crisis: Building a Rights-Based Future in South Korea
The election next week is an opportunity to address fundamental human rights deficits that preceded Yoonβs tenure β yet such commitments remain notably absent from major candidates' platforms.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:ADB needs to show its true climate justice stripes
Faltering climate leadership from the United States has thrust other global powers under a steady spotlight, including in Asia, where the stakes grow higher each year as global temperatures continue to rise. As billions of people swelter and suffer under record-breaking heat waves in Central and South Asia, the US looks the other way and [β¦] The post ADB needs to show its true climate justice stripes appeared first on...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan, Galician and Basque official EU languages
The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU Approves 11 New Military Cooperation Projects Under PESCO Framework
The European Union ministers also approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro arms fund. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved 11 new military cooperation projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative, which includes 26 member states. RELATED: European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia This marks the sixth round of [β¦]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU Commission in a hurry on super-computing quantum strategyΒ
The plan, aimed to improve Europeβs uptake of the technology, was originally expected in the third quarter of this year.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The Caribbean Feels the Heat From China-US Competition
How are Caribbean leaders responding to Trump 2.0 and Xiβs China?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia Participates in High-Level Global Summit On Maternal and Child Health in Geneva
[Radio Dalsan] GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- Somalia has once again reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality by participating in a crucial international summit focused on improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns. The special side event, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, brought together major global health actors, including UN agencies, donor countries, and...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Reps' Approval for $21.5bn External Loan, ₦757.9bn Pension Bond
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan amounting to over $21.5 billion, alongside a domestic bond issuance of 757.9 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: NPA, Dangote Partner to Expand Export Operations
[Vanguard] Β·Targets $7m daily revenue through fertilizer export
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: From Table Salt to the Vatican - Unpacking Popular Nigerian Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's New Viral Health Claims
[Africa Check] From table salt to the Vatican: Unpacking popular Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome's new viral health claims
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Why Europe is pivoting back to nuclear β one of its most divisive energy sources
Renewed European interest in nuclear shows how some countries are hedging their bets in pursuit of more energy independence.
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