EU mulls Merkel or Draghi as possible Putin whisperer

Momentum gathers for Europe to appoint its own representative as US-led talks on Ukraine stall

Tariffs: EU agrees to implement US trade pact

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose new tariffs unless it was completed by July 4.

Did Trump really rescue Venezuela? – podcast

Tom Phillips on life in the country four months after the US abduction of the former president Nicolás Maduro “The last time I flew out of Venezuela was right at the start of August 2024, just after the disputed presidential election,” the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, tells Annie Kelly. “It was a moment of real turmoil. There was a huge wave of repression that was unfolding as Nicolás Maduro tried to silence any kind of dissent to his bogus claim to have won that elec...

By Presented by Annie Kelly with Tom Phillips; additional reporting by María de los Ángeles Graterol; produced by Tom Glasser and Rudi Zygadlo; executive producers Homa Khaleeli and Elizabeth Cassin

US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia’s US$147 million missile order

Norway’s revocation of export licences for a naval missile system sold to Malaysia has thrust into sharp relief the United States’ ability to kill an arms deal between two other sovereign nations simply by restricting components its own industries supplied. Analysts suspect a gyroscope used in the guidance system of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s Naval Strike Missile and other US-made components are the reason Malaysia’s navy will not be receiving the weapons it contracted for – and paid nea...

By Maria Siow

EU strikes deal on US trade pact ahead of Trump tariff deadline

The EU reached a provisional agreement to remove import duties on US goods, keeping the bloc on track to meet Trump's deadline to avoid higher tariffs on European exports.

Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Quanta Services (PWR), GrafTech International (EAF) and StandardAero, Inc. (SARO) - The Globe and Mail

Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Quanta Services (PWR), GrafTech International (EAF) and StandardAero, Inc. (SARO)  The Globe and Mail

EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations between EU capitals and parliament negotiators.

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US announces federal charges against Indian national wanted for 2017 murder of New Jersey mother, son

US announces federal charges against Indian national wanted for 2017 murder of New Jersey mother, son

US enforces law to crack down on sexual deepfakes - The Straits Times

US enforces law to crack down on sexual deepfakes  The Straits Times

Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list

The US has recently stepped up sanctions on Iran through "Economic Fury," a program meant to disrupt Tehran's shadow banking networks and terrorist financing schemes.

U.S. indicts seven Chinese over shipping container conspiracy

The indicted companies manufacture about 95% of the world's standard dry shipping containers, and the alleged scheme impacted some $35 billion in commerce, officials said.

EU makes provisional agreement to finalise US trade deal

The European Union has struck a provisional agreement on legislation to remove import duties on US goods, a key part of the trade deal reached with Washington last July, in a move likely to avert higher US tariffs on EU products.

Pakistan can buy Russian oil

WASHINGTON: Pakistan is among the countries that could benefit from a new United States temporary licence allowing selected energy-importing nations to access Russian oil, diplomatic sources told Dawn. The US has introduced a 30-day general licence issued by the US Department of the Treasury to ease immediate supply pressures in global crude markets and provide relief to energy-vulnerable countries. Diplomatic sources said the arrangement may also apply to Pakistan, though they cautioned that...

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U.S. to host G20 trade ministers' meeting this fall to discuss forced labor, excess capacity and production - Korea JoongAng Daily

U.S. to host G20 trade ministers' meeting this fall to discuss forced labor, excess capacity and production  Korea JoongAng Daily

Vance responds to reports that US may send Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of peace deal - The Kyiv Independent

Vance responds to reports that US may send Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of peace deal  The Kyiv Independent

Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' - China Daily - Global Edition

Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath'  China Daily - Global Edition

Ankara’s claims will test the Union - eKathimerini.com

Ankara’s claims will test the Union  eKathimerini.com

US charges three Telekom Malaysia subsidiary executives over alleged US$20m fraud scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The United States has charged three senior employees of Telekom Malaysia (TM) for allegedly...

Americans Who Can Are Dropping Medical Insurance

Americans Who Can Are Dropping Medical Insurance Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, Have you observed what is happening with medical insurance in the United States? There is an upheaval taking place. You might be experiencing it yourself. The Wakely Consulting Group has taken upon itself to track trends in the medical insurance market, both pricing and participation. Their latest report has documented an ongoing and profound shift, one so dramatic that it portends s...

By Tyler Durden

Romance scam: Extradited Nigerian risks 40 years in US jail

A Nigerian man was extradited to the US to face charges for a large-scale romance scam targeting women. He risks up to 40 years in prison if convicted. Read More: https://punchng.com/romance-scam-extradited-nigerian-risks-40-years-in-us-jail/

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Mexico-EU trade deal promises legal certainty for billions in transatlantic investment

El Economista also reported that under the terms of the Mexico-EU Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) — which is to be signed on Friday — EU companies in Mexico and Mexican companies in the EU must receive the same treatment as local companies. The post Mexico-EU trade deal promises legal certainty for billions in transatlantic investment appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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EU warns of worsening access to medicines - AzerNews

EU warns of worsening access to medicines  AzerNews

The EU's unflinching collaboration with Libya and Tunisia to contain the flow of migrants - Le Monde.fr

The EU's unflinching collaboration with Libya and Tunisia to contain the flow of migrants  Le Monde.fr