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Trump’s Feud with Elon Musk: Who will Feel the Sneeze?
In what the Yoruba-speaking people would refer to as Èèdì (a spell), the seemingly affectionate relationship between Donald Trump, US President, and his close ally Elon Musk, a tech giant and billionaire, began crumbling down like a mountain of ice enmeshed in a gush of volcanic eruption with Trump warning Musk of “very serious consequences” […]
EU Backs ICC Amid US Sanctions on Judges
The European Union has expressed its unwavering support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on four ICC judges. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU “deeply regrets” the US sanctions, emphasizing that the ICC must be free to act without pressure. “The ICC […]
EU Strongly Regrets US Plan to Double Steel Tariffs
The European Union has expressed strong regret over Donald Trump’s surprise plan to double US tariffs on steel and aluminium, citing risks to bilateral trade talks. Trump’s announcement to raise tariffs from 25% to 50% aims to boost local industry and national supplies. The European Commission stated, “We strongly regret the announced increase of US […]
EU Vows to Defend Interests After Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs
The European Union has pledged to defend its interests following a threat from US President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on goods from the 27-member bloc. EU’s top trade official, Maros Sefcovic, stated that he spoke with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the issue, emphasizing the EU’s […]
EU Calls for Respect Amid US Tariff Threats
The European Union(EU) has urged the United States to engage in trade talks based on mutual respect rather than threats. This development comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the EU. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič emphasized the importance of cooperation, stating, “The EU’s fully […]
Trump Threatens Steep Tariffs on EU Goods and iPhones
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to impose a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union to the United States, effective June 1, 2025. This move marks an escalation of Trump’s trade war with the EU, which has been ongoing for some time. Trump stated on social media, “Our discussions […]
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Syria
The European Union has lifted economic sanctions on Syria to support the war-torn country’s recovery. According to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, “We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria. The EU has always stood by Syrians throughout the last 14 years – and will keep doing so.” […]
EU and UK Ink Post-Brexit Deal on Security, Fisheries, and Energy
The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new defense and security pact as part of a comprehensive reset of their relations after years of Brexit tensions(Post-Brexit deal). The pact formalizes cooperation on matters such as hybrid warfare, cybersecurity, and maritime safety. According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the […]
Time to Close the Brexit Chapter
The recent EU-UK summit marks a crucial moment in the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom. According to François-Joseph Schichan, a former French diplomat and political adviser to the French Ambassador in the UK, the EU needs to anchor the UK to its security interests, priorities, and values. Schichan argues that the […]
Children Among 125 Palestinians Killed by Israel in Gaza Airstrikes
The Israeli military has killed at least 125 Palestinians, including children sleeping in tents, in a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday. At least 36 people were killed and more than 100 wounded after Israeli warplanes bombed a tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in […]