G7 Summit 2024: Leaders focus on rising tensions with China and trade war concerns

(From L-R) European Council President Charles Michel, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a family photo during a flag […]

Leaders of Germany and Portugal refuse to recognise Palestinian state, citing lack of clarity on territory and statehood

The announcement sparked outrage in Israel, which warned of “serious consequences” for relations with European countries. For decades, formal recognition of a Palestinian state has been seen as the ultimate goal of the peace process between Palestinians and Israel. The United States and most Western European countries have said they are willing to one day […]

Sweden finally ends non-alignment and joins NATO in the shadow of Ukraine war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later demanded action after protesters insulted the Quran, Islam's holy book, while enjoying Swedish laws on freedom of expression. In an apparent but unstated sweetener, the United States jeopardized the sale of F-16 warplanes to Turkey, which has previously faced the wrath of US sanctions on large military purchases from […]

Prime Minister’s Munich Summit: Strengthening ties with European leaders

External Affairs Ministry officials told this correspondent that the theme of this year’s Munich Security Conference revolves around four main issues. These include global security challenges, international structures, regional conflicts and the importance of Europe in the world. Under global security challenges, the discussion will include topics like climate security, technological security and conflict in […]

Election Commission Chairman Charles Michel congratulated Prime Minister Hasina on her re-election. BSS Dhaka

Noting that the EU is a reliable and long-term partner of Bangladesh, he said, “We are committed to continuing to work with Bangladesh on sustainable development, climate change, migration and all other issues of common interest.” “Negotiations on a partnership and cooperation agreement will begin soon with the intention of broadening and modernizing our cooperation,” […]