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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the European Union, covering Brexit, the euro and the trading bloc's relationship with China and the United States.

Britain’s Foreign Minister David Lammy. Photo: Reuters

Israel’s detention of 2 British Labour MPs ‘unacceptable’: UK foreign secretary

David Lammy ‘deeply concerned’ after Chinese-born Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who was born in Yemen, denied entry to Israel and deported.

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US-China trade war

My Take | The United States, not China, turns out to be the real bogeyman

5 hours ago

France’s far-right, left-wing rally after Le Pen conviction

6 hours ago

EU hits back at Trump’s trade war with US$28 billion in tariffs

The EU’s retaliatory tariffs will hit US products including meat, wine and clothing as well as chewing gum, vacuum cleaners and toilet paper.

6 Apr 2025 - 4:46PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maros Sefcovic (right) before a debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on March 11. Photo: EPA-EFE

Macroscope | Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

5 Apr 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate

Economists have warned that the tariffs could dampen growth and fuel inflation.

5 Apr 2025 - 12:41PMvideocam

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Beyond the sea: Malaysia’s rail port project targets a trade corridor shake-up

Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.

5 Apr 2025 - 12:39PM

A goods train arrives at a container terminal in Malaysia’s Perlis state. Photo: Joseph Sipalan

4 dead, dozens injured in Russia drone strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up aerial attacks even as the US pushes Moscow and Kyiv to agree to a ceasefire.

4 Apr 2025 - 2:35PM

Trump says things ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years

US president’s new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020.

4 Apr 2025 - 8:31AMvideocam

France’s Macron urges firms to halt US investments in ‘collective solidarity’

Macron also insisted the EU should not be shy when responding to US tariffs.

4 Apr 2025 - 3:54AMvideocam

France’s President Emmanuel Macron arrives for a meeting with representatives of the sectors affected by US tariffs, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more

Trump has demanded Nato more than double its current spending target to five per cent of GDP – more than any, including the US, spend now.

3 Apr 2025 - 7:39PMvideocam

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (right) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a meeting of Nato’s ministers of foreign affairs, at Nato’s headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Video | World reacts to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The US president’s repeated threats about imposing tariffs have spurred waves of counter-threats and fears of a global trade war

3 Apr 2025 - 7:10PM

Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies succumb to risk-asset slump amid Trump tariffs

For bitcoin, which fell as much as 4 per cent to about US$82,000 on Thursday, US$80,000 is a ‘must-hold’ level, cryptocurrency analysts say.

3 Apr 2025 - 4:16PM

US-China trade war

Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports

US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counter threats and fears of a global trade war.

3 Apr 2025 - 9:56AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump holds a “Foreign Trade Barriers” document as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | With friends like Trump’s America, who needs enemies?

Whether it’s the Ukraine conflict, global trade or the ability to plan a classified military operation, the US’ credibility is in doubt.

2 Apr 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28. Photo: TNS

US-China relations

Trump sorts out tariff details hours before ‘Liberation Day’ reveal

White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented ‘immediately’ to end ‘decades of unfair trade practices’.

2 Apr 2025 - 5:27AMvideocam

Fresh US tariffs on China may be ‘too large to absorb, too conspicuous to dodge’

Donald Trump’s deadline for China report has arrived, ahead of his ‘Liberation Day’ to free US economy from what he sees as unfair practices.

1 Apr 2025 - 10:31PMvideocam

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China-Russia relations

Opinion | Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market

The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

1 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM

Illustration: Craig Stephens

UK’s Starmer blames lack of joint action for surge in migrants crossing Channel

UK prime minister hosts London summit and urges nations to smash people smuggling gangs.

1 Apr 2025 - 11:15AM

European leadership in particle physics threatened by China: CERN chief

‘There is real competition’ from China in particular, Fabiola Gianotti said, adding the giant FCC project is ‘absolutely on the good track’.

1 Apr 2025 - 3:59AM

Musk, far-right leaders say poll ban on France’s Le Pen will ‘backfire’

Far-right leaders and Elon Musk condemn a French court’s five-year poll ban on Marine Le Pen, warning of democratic norm violations and political backlash.

31 Mar 2025 - 11:58PM

Elon Musk, is rallying behind Marine Le Pen after a court banned her from running for office over expenses misuse. Photo: Reuters

France’s Le Pen sentenced to 4 years, barred from office after embezzlement trial

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, prevents Le Pen from running for president in 2027.

1 Apr 2025 - 10:24AM

President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen looks on during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris on January 22, 2025. Photo: AFP

Food and Drinks

EU proposes ‘wine package’ as Trump threatens 200% tariffs

Plans to help European winegrowers adapt to climate change, boost tourism to vineyards and market alcohol-free wine come as trade war looms.

31 Mar 2025 - 3:20PM

Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: report

Trump has spoken of Saudi Arabia investing upwards of US$1 trillion in the US economy.

31 Mar 2025 - 1:34PM

Iran rejects direct negotiations with US as Trump threatens ‘bombing’

US president threatens Iran with bombs and tariffs if Tehran does not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.

31 Mar 2025 - 1:31PM

An anti-US mural in Tehran, Iran. Photo: EPA-EFE

2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The strike came as Ukraine seeks strong backing from Western allies to pressure Russia into ending its full-scale invasion.

30 Mar 2025 - 11:19PM

Ukrainian rescuers work to extinguish a fire at the site of a drone strike in Kharkiv. Photo: EPA-EFE

Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

30 Mar 2025 - 8:14PM

China-EU relations

Opinion | Brussels should listen to Europe’s CEOs who want closer China ties

Amid a hail of US tariffs, a strong showing of CEOs from Europe and UK at China Development Forum reflects a desire to stay invested in China.

30 Mar 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

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