The European Union (EU) has issued a surprising warning about coffee, labeling it “harmful to humans if swallowed” under new chemical safety regulations, according to a report by The Telegraph. The 27-nation bloc in a fresh regulation, also banned the use of caffeine as a pesticide, stating that the central component of coffee could cause … Read more
Hundreds of world leaders and delegates are set to attend the Munich Security Conference this weekend — with conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and simmering tensions in the Indo-Pacific, on the agenda. As Henry Ridgwell reports, all eyes will be on the approach of the U.S. delegation under the new administration of President … Read more
The 27-nation European Union and Canada quickly vowed Tuesday to stand firm against U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose 25% tariffs on their steel and aluminum exports, verbal sparring that could lead to a full-blown trade war between the traditionally allied nations. “The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests,” European Commission President … Read more
The EU on Friday warned sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) threaten its independence and the wider judicial system, after US President Donald Trump punished the court over its probes into America and Israel. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday saying the court in The Hague had “abused its power” by issuing an … Read more
Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested relocating Palestinians from the Gaza strip. Berlin: Gaza should be an essential part of a future Palestinian state, said a European Union foreign policy spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that the EU was committed to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. President Donald Trump has proposed for the United States … Read more
A day after imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Mexico and Canada and hitting China with a 10 per cent tariff, US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would be implementing tariffs on goods from the European Union “pretty soon”. Here Are Top Points On Trump’s Trade War: Donald Trump said he will “definitely” … Read more
2025-01-31 16:21:00 : Brussels, January 31 (Reuters) -When 19 EU countries, including France and Germany, have called on European investment banks to raise loans in the defense industry. Before the EU leader on Monday’s future talks on the EU defense department, in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU leaders’ negotiations and US President … Read more
2025-01-23 12:13:00 : Meta Platforms’ revised ad-free subscription service may still breach EU consumer and privacy laws in addition to antitrust rules, the European Consumer Organization (BEUC) said on Thursday, urging regulators to take action against the U.S. tech giant. Meta launched paid services for Facebook and Instagram in 2023, then gave European users the … Read more
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named as his ambassador to the European Union a former fast food executive who withdrew from consideration for the Republican’s last administration amid questions over his business practices and private life. Andrew Puzder, who ran the parent company of restaurant chains Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr, was … Read more