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.

EU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summer

MEPs had twice frozen ratification process in protest at Trump’s threat of higher tariffs and Greenland threats The EU has finally agreed to implement its trade deal with the US after five hours of talks between members of the European parliament and member states in the hope of averting more tariffs threatened by Donald Trump. It means the agreement struck last July at the US president’s Scottish golf course can now enter into force, removing import duties on most US goods entering the EU. ...

By Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent

How Tuesday's primary elections played out in 6 states

Six states voted in primary elections Tuesday, with Republicans in Kentucky and Georgia voting on candidates that could reshape Congress in November.

By Stephen Fowler

EU clears major hurdle to finalize U.S. trade pact — and sidestep Trump tariff hikes

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday welcomed a provisional agreement on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods.

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 makes headway towards ratifying US trade deal, under pressure from Trump

After marathon five-hour talks, representatives from the EU Parliament and the EU Council agreed on Wednesday to go ahead and ratify the trade pact found with the US in July 2025. US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase tariffs on EU autos to 25 percent if the deal wasn't implemented by July 4. Also in this edition, talks between Samsung and its workers went down to the wire ahead of a scheduled 18-day strike on Thursday.

By Charles PELLEGRIN

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...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

Under Trump pressure, EU agrees to implement US trade pact

The deal, agreed last July, will mean a majority of European goods exported to the US will have tariffs of 15% imposed, and levies on most US imports will be scrapped in return.

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

Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states - The Star | Malaysia

Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states  The Star | Malaysia

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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MALOTO’S CORNER: Trump is steadily dismantling US foreign policy - thecitizen.co.tz

MALOTO’S CORNER: Trump is steadily dismantling US foreign policy  thecitizen.co.tz

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