Charles Michel urges EU strategic autonomy in China relations and regional diplomacy
President Emeritus of the European Council Charles Michel has called for a more coherent, autonomous EU policy on China and regional diplomacy, warnin...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Monday to work toward finalizing a new economic and security deal within 30 days, despite ongoing disagreements over tariffs.
The announcement followed their meeting at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta, where Trump reiterated his support for tariffs, calling himself "a tariff person". Canada, the top supplier of steel and aluminium to the U.S., faces tariffs on these metals and auto exports, which remain a sticking point in negotiations.
Carney, elected on a promise to oppose Trump’s tariffs, has pushed for a deal that eliminates trade barriers. His office confirmed the timeline for the agreement but declined to clarify whether Canada had accepted the continuation of some U.S. tariffs.
Optimism for a quick resolution has waned recently, with Canadian officials noting the U.S. appears in no rush. Canada’s ambassador to Washington, Kirsten Hillman, emphasized the goal of a tariff-free agreement but acknowledged talks are ongoing.
Trump suggested the tax hikes must remain part of any deal, stating, “I have a tariff concept. Mark has a different concept. We're going to see if we can get to the bottom of it."
Negotiations will proceed as both nations strive to reach an agreement within the 30-day timeframe.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
President Emeritus of the European Council Charles Michel has called for a more coherent, autonomous EU policy on China and regional diplomacy, warning against over-reliance on the U.S. or Russia in shaping Europe’s global direction.
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The White House debuted on TikTok on 20 August with a pro-Trump video, entering the platform even as its future in the U.S. remains uncertain under a looming 17 September deadline.
A Russian drone strike on the city of Okhtyrka in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast injured 12 people, including two children, according to local authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ruled out putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine, but said the United States might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia's war in the country.
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