The European Central Bank has confirmed that Bulgaria now meets all criteria to adopt the euro, setting the stage for the country to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, pending final approval from EU finance ministers.
Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan met with the Taliban’s acting foreign minister in Kabul to discuss political ties, Afghan refugees in Europe, and future economic cooperation, signaling a cautious but growing engagement between the two nations.
A tightening chokehold by China on rare-earth magnet exports is forcing global automakers to consider unprecedented steps - including shifting parts of production to Chinese factories - to avoid shutting down electric vehicle assembly lines within weeks.
Japanese researchers have unveiled a new plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours, offering a promising solution to the escalating crisis of ocean pollution and microplastics.
Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending legislation, criticizing it as a “disgusting abomination” and warning it could harm Tesla’s business.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Pyongyang for a high-level meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian news agency TASS reported.
Prosecutors in Brazil have filed a lawsuit to annul a $180 million carbon offset agreement signed by the state of Para, citing legal and ethical violations in the high-profile rainforest conservation initiative backed by major global firms.
Japan has not received a request from Washington for its best trade proposals, despite a White House statement suggesting such letters were sent ahead of a Wednesday deadline.
Mexico plans to formally request an exemption from the United States’ doubled steel tariffs, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said, criticizing the move as unjust and economically unsound.
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win South Korea’s snap presidential election, according to a joint exit poll by major broadcasters, as the country turns the page on a political crisis triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment.
The European Commission has given the green light to a joint venture between BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. to lead the development of a next-generation fighter jet.
Britain’s Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds is set for a pivotal week of negotiations with U.S., EU, and Indian officials as fresh U.S. steel tariffs complicate the implementation of recent trade agreements.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week to discuss recent trade tensions, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced Monday that it will acquire U.S.-based Blueprint Medicines for $9.1 billion to strengthen its portfolio in rare immunological diseases.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on the United States to implement tougher sanctions against Russia, as the EU prepares its next sanctions package.
Switzerland’s economy outperformed expectations in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in exports to the United States and strong growth in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
The German government said it had no prior knowledge of Ukraine’s drone attacks deep into Russian territory, but reaffirmed Kyiv’s right to self-defense under international law.
Russian stocks and the ruble fell as investors reacted cautiously to upcoming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
Australia is considering a formal dispute at the World Trade Organization over President Donald Trump's plan to double steel and aluminum tariffs, as Canberra warns of economic harm and prepares for upcoming talks.
Leading Chinese and international scientists have called for stronger global cooperation to tackle pressing challenges and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the role of science and innovation in shaping a sustainable future.
The UK has officially banned the sale of disposable vapes as of Sunday, aiming to curb youth usage, reduce environmental waste, and stop the spread of harmful chemicals.
China rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations of breaching a recent trade agreement, labeling them as "groundless" and warning it will respond decisively to protect its economic interests.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
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