BRUSSELS Reuters: The European Union and Australia said on Tuesday that negotiations on a proposed free trade deal had fallen short due to outstanding issues, particularly with regard to agricultural exports. Australia and the EU began discussions in 2018, and they had planned to reach a conclusion this week. However,Read More →

KYIV, (Reuters) – During a surprise visit to war-torn Kyiv on Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged increased military help for Ukraine, as the country prepared for a counteroffensive against Russian soldiers and contends with frequent air attacks. Trudeau paid his respects at a memorial site in downtown KyivRead More →

Frankfurt (AFP)- According to data released on Thursday, China was Germany’s top commercial partner for the seventh consecutive year in 2022, raising concerns among politicians about Beijing’s economic hegemony. According to the federal statistics office Destatis, goods worth 297.9 billion euros ($318.9 billion) were traded between the two nations lastRead More →

GENEVA (AP) — After a financially successful 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA had approximately $4 billion in reserves, and rising hospitality and ticket sales for the 2026 event in North America are likely to add billions to FIFA’s profits. FIFA disclosed “exceptionally solid” finances in its 2022 annual report,Read More →

GENEVA (AP) — A guy wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying explosives was apprehended at one of the entrances of the Swiss Parliament on Tuesday, prompting the Swiss capital’s police to evacuate Parliament and adjacent institutions. Berne police said in a statement that in the early afternoon, “federal security personnelRead More →

BERLIN -(Reuters) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s tenure will be extended again, Welt am Sonntag said on Sunday, citing anonymous diplomatic sources, as the alliance strives to preserve stability throughout the Ukraine conflict. Members will extend Stoltenberg’s tenure until April 2024 in recognition of his “excellent accomplishments” and toRead More →