Donald Trump has said he will impose 25% tariffs on the EU "very soon" and claimed the bloc was "formed in order to screw the United States". Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump says EU was 'formed to screw the US' and threatens 25% tariffs

As the US shifts its global security focus, European nations are openly debating the need for a homegrown nuclear deterrent. France has offered its nuclear shield, while Germany is seeking security guarantees from the UK and France. With Trump's retreat from NATO commitments, is Europe on its own against nuclear threats?

Europe is openly debating a nuclear future without US

Europe stares at a nuclear future without US

A seismic shift in global alliances is unfolding rapidly as President Trump rewrites the diplomatic playbook, with old enemies becoming new friends and trusted allies left reeling.

Macron tries to sway Trump as US backs Russia over Ukraine

The nightmare situation of removing nuclear weapons from Europe is haunting Europeans, with the Trump Administration repeatedly pressing Europe to carry the burden of its own security. Watch in for more details!

Europe stares at a nuclear future without the US

Despite sanctions and geopolitical tensions, the European Union continues to import Russian fossil fuels in significant volumes. According to the Centre for Research on Energy & Clean Air, the EU spent $23 billion on Russian fossil fuels in 2024. This is a 6% drop in value year-on-year but only a 1% reduction in volume. Notably, the EU’s fossil fuel imports from Russia exceeded the $19.5 billion in financial aid it provided to Ukraine in 2024.

Russia’s ‘hub tankers’ drive sanction evasion

Europe’s luxury sector is emerging from a turbulent period, showing promising signs of recovery after a strong earnings season. Yet, challenges loom on the horizon, particularly in the form of China's sluggish demand and looming US tariffs, which could shake the delicate balance of the high-end market.

High-end brands thrive amid market uncertainty

As tensions rise with Russia, Europe faces the challenge of confronting Putin without the backing of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The question remains whether Europe can navigate this geopolitical crisis independently or if it still needs U.S. influence.

Can Europe face Putin without Trump's help?

The European Union is discussing how to finance a sharp increase in its defence readiness to deter any possible future attack from Russia and become less dependent on security on the United States. Watch this report for more details!

Europe to step up defence spending from reduced US support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a fresh set of EU sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. The latest measures target key economic and financial sectors, as well as individuals and media outlets. Watch this report for more details!

EU imposes 16th round of sanctions on Russia

The Trump administration is aggressively resetting Washington's very tense relations with Moscow, pushing to end the Ukraine war in the highest-profile U.S.-Russia engagement in years. Kyiv is isolated and is now pointing fingers at Washington, its biggest backer, while America's European allies are left out in the cold, unnerved by a dramatic policy shift that could potentially redraw the geopolitical landscape. Watch in for more details!

Donald Trump reshapes global order, Europe left in the cold

Reports suggest that Trump is considering pulling US troops from the Baltics, sparking fears of heightened vulnerability in Europe. NATO faces a potential crisis as European leaders scramble to address security concerns.

Russia-Ukraine war: Europe on edge as Trump weighs troop withdraw

Europe faces crisis over possible us troop withdrawal plans

Russia’s UN ambassador suggests the Ukraine war could end soon, with peace talks involving the US and Russia underway in Saudi Arabia. However, Russia stresses that European nations won’t be part of any agreement and demands a demilitarized Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia signals possible end to Ukraine war amid Saudi peace talks

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 

- Saudi Arabia Hosts US-Russia Talks On Ukraine
- European Leaders Demand Role In US-Russia Ukraine Talks
- Iran Refuses To Negotiate With US Under 'Maximum Pressure'
- Global Support For Palestinian State

European leaders demand role in US-Russia Ukraine talks

European leaders are meeting in Paris as Donald Trump is pushing for an accelerated timetable to strike a deal between Ukraine and Russia. Watch this report for more details!

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine, Trump & defence spending

World: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to take a stronger role in its defence and warned the US against exclusion of Kyiv in the meeting. 

Live blog has ended now. 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE:: Scholz calls for more flexible rules of funding to support Ukraine

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Scholz says 'No dictate can be imposed on Ukraine'

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Zelensky wants to take Trump's envoy 'to the front'

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Europe split on Ukraine troop deployment as Trump courts Putin for peace talks

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Meeting between US, Russian officials 'first step', says State Department

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Marco Rubio meets Saudi Prince ahead of Russia meeting

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Need 'security guarantees' before signing agreement, says Zelensky 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Key Europe leaders arrive at Élysée Palace

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Trump, Macron spoke before Paris meet 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Netherlands 'not negative' about deployment of troops in Ukraine, says PM 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Russia not prepared to compromise on territory seized in Ukraine, says Lavrov 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: EU has no mandate for talks on Europe’s role in Ukraine ceasefire, says Slovak PM

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Ukraine, UAE sign trade deal during Zelensky's visit 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Discussion of European troops in Ukraine premature, Germany's Olaf Scholz

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Europe’s security is at a turning point, says EU chief as she arrives in Paris 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Starmer shows support for Kyiv, says ready to play 'leading part'

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, says Polish PM Tusk 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Kyiv will not accept US-Russia talks outcome if not involved, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: Europe needs to 'step up' defence capability, says UK PM Starmer 

Ukraine peace talks LIVE: 'Emergency Summit' begins in Paris ahead of US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump has stated that Europe is losing its right to freedom of speech and struggling with immigration issues. His comments come after his vice president, JD Vance, launched a harsh critique of European policies at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. Watch in for more details!

'Free speech in retreat across Europe': JD Vance at Munich Security Conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting what he wants. Since his hour-long call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, Europe and Ukraine have been thrown into turmoil, pushing back against comments coming out of Washington. This after Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, warned NATO allies to spend more on Europe's defence, ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and dismissed the possibility of restoring all of Ukraine's lost territory. These developments are a big win for Russia. How?

Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder

The annual Munich Security Conference has begun. The ongoing Russian war in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in attendance. Watch this report for more details!

Munich conference opens as US pushes to end Ukraine war

World leaders are reacting strongly to Trump’s March 12 executive order on metal tariffs. Germany warns of a unified European response, signaling the start of possible global tariff wars.

World leaders vow retaliation against Trump tariffs

The policy director of Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, the think tank of Europe's Largest Party, the European People's Party (EPP) has called for the need to have skilled Indians in European Union. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Brussels, Dr Peter Hefele said, 'We have many Indians here in Europe already. I think this is our potential, which we have not exploited. And we need, of course, qualified Indian people here on the European ground'. Watch in.

Think tank of Europe's largest political party, calls for more skilled Indian professionals in EU

Strategists at JP Morgan Chase expect U.S. firms to significantly outpace their European counterparts in terms of profit growth. European stocks had one of the worst years versus Wall Street in 2024. According to JP Morgan analyst Mislav Matejka, the earnings outlook has been lowered significantly for firms in the S&P 500. Analysts have cut their predictions for the benchmark S&P 500 "meaningfully" before the season began. Watch in for more details!

U.S. profits to outshine Europe this season?

World: GDP in Europe's largest economy fell 0.2 percent last year, as per preliminary figures from federal statistics agency Destatis, after a 0.3 percent contraction in 2023.

Germany economy shrinks for second consecutive year, leaves little hope for speedy recovery

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