41 nations could face US travel ban. A new policy proposal by US President Donald Trump aims to restrict travel to the United States from 41 different countries. Governments of the affected nations have been informed that they have 60 days to rectify specific concerns; otherwise, they will remain on the restricted list. According to […]
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The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. This year’s edition comes at a historic moment, following the fall of the Assad regime, where the Syrian people have the chance to re-take control of their destiny and rebuild their country. High Representative / Vice-President Kaja […]
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The first round of Youth Policy Dialogues has been completed. Youth Policy Dialogues allow young people to engage directly with European Commissioners and share their views on EU policy initiatives. President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called on the Commissioners to hold these dialogues within the first 100 days of the new […]
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March 2025 – Canada has formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the United States’ controversial steel and aluminum tariffs, which were set at 50% under the Trump administration. Despite the U.S. walking back some of these measures, Canada argues that the tariffs violate U.S. obligations under the General Agreement on […]
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March 2025 – As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to assert his stance on global issues, including backing Greenland’s annexation and imposing a 25% steel tariff on European imports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has quietly turned to Denmark and other European nations. The reason? To explore the possibility of egg imports after U.S. […]
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March 2025 – Gold prices have hit a new record high, reaching $2,989.31 per ounce, driven by growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Spot gold has surged nearly 14% in 2025, following a 27% increase in 2024, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and potential recession risks. Macquarie Bank analysts have raised […]
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London, March 2025 – BP, the UK-based oil giant, is reportedly looking to divest 50% of its solar energy subsidiary, Lightsource bp, to a strategic partner. This move comes less than a year after BP took full ownership of the solar company in a $2.6 billion deal. The decision reflects BP’s growing uncertainty over its […]
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Brussels, March 2025 – In response to the U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on European steel, the European Commission has announced a series of retaliatory tariffs targeting U.S. agricultural exports. Effective immediately, a 25% duty will be placed on U.S. corn and soybeans, a move designed to counteract Washington’s trade measures. The European Union is […]
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Washington, March 2025 – The Trump administration has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to partially lift three nationwide injunctions that have blocked its executive order on birthright citizenship, according to court documents filed Thursday. The move marks the latest step in a controversial legal battle over the scope of birthright citizenship in the United […]
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Ankara, March 2025 – Türkiye’s newly approved cybersecurity bill is facing strong criticism from press freedom advocates, who warn that it could severely restrict journalistic independence and grant the government excessive surveillance powers. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed concern over the law’s vague language, which could criminalize legitimate reporting on cybersecurity incidents. Under […]
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