Washington offers US$200 million to boost American smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
The US State Department will subsidise companies to roll out cheap smartphones running American software in the Indo-Pacific…
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU’s fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?
Published on 19/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 New technologies are unlocking geothermal electricity across much wider parts of Europe,…
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends, FT reports
FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead…
EU countries need to ‘urgently coordinate’ to adapt to climate change, EU’s advisory board warns
EU countries need to “urgently coordinate” to anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change, such as flooding,…
India earnings stabilise; brokerages expect stronger 2026 for equities
By Bharath Rajeswaran Feb 17 (Reuters) – Indian equities may be nearing a turning point in earnings growth…
embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone? – The Irish Times
Few attending this year’s Munich Security Conference will have known the history of two parallel streets near their…
Gideon Sa’ar hosts Finnish FM in first Jerusalem visit since 2016
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, at the ministry in Jerusalem during an official…
Eurozone trade ends 2025 with a €12.6bn surprise surplus
Published on 13/02/2026 – 15:54 GMT+1 The eurozone closed out 2025 with a solid trade surplus, as exports…
Greece Near EU Bottom in 2025 Corruption Index Ranking
Greece at bottom of 2025 EU corruption perceptions index. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece ranks 56th out of 182…
French finance minister urges caution as Paris agency proposes 30% China tariff
A growing debate in France over raising tariffs on China heated up on Monday, with a senior minister…
EU Tells Meta to Allow Room for Rival AI Assistants
European competition regulators say Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant policy violates antitrust regulations. The European Commission (EC) announced Monday (Feb. 9) that…
As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance
For those in China’s cross-border trade business, a sweeping tax crackdown is beginning to be felt. Heightened scrutiny…