July 18, 2025, 7:53 p.m.

The reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States may cause Germany to lose 290 billion euros

A research report by the German Institute for Economic Research shows that in the next four years, the "reciprocal tariffs" measures of the United States may cost Germany 290 billion euros and the European Union 1.1 trillion euros.

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Rubio holds talks with Ukrainian and European officials in Paris on Ukraine issue: trilateral talks aim to reach an agreement

France hosted a high-level meeting on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and its security issues, marking the first time since President Donald Trump took office that senior officials from the United States, Ukraine, and Europe have met to discuss ending the war.

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British maritime agency: Stalking and shooting incident in waters east of Aden, Yemen

Britain's Office of Maritime Trade Operations received a report that a ship had been followed and shot at 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, the first such report in the area for months.

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Germany may supply Ukraine with long-range missiles, the Kremlin warned, adding to tensions

The Kremlin has warned that Germany's chanceller-designate Merz could increase tensions by suggesting it could supply Ukraine with long-range missiles.

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Britain has banned individuals from bringing meat and dairy products into the country from the European Union as a precaution against foot-and-mouth disease

Britain has banned travellers from bringing meat and dairy products into the country for personal use from all EU countries from Saturday in a bid to prevent the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic.

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The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to start negotiations on a free trade agreement

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), the European Commission said in a communique Thursday.

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The UK is investing £600m in a new health data research service

The UK government is investing £600m with the Wellcome Trust to set up a new health data research service.

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The EU plans to counter Trump's tariff policy

In April 2025, the global trade landscape was thrown into turmoil due to the extensive tariff policies announced by US President Donald Trump.

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Hungary Rejects Joining EU’s Further Support Agreement for Ukraine

As the United States reduces and may even halt its aid to Ukraine, Ukraine faces greater economic and military pressures. Under such circumstances, the European Union (EU) has become a crucial source of support for Ukraine.

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The European Commission has proposed a 25% tariff on some US products

A number of media reported on Monday (April 7) that the European Commission proposed to member states on the same day to impose 25% tariffs on some US products in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs.

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