Muslim states join European powers in backing Trump Gaza plan
Key Muslim nations have thrown their weight behind a plan by US president Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, even as some Palestinians decried the proposal as a 鈥榝arce鈥�...
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EU confirms reimposition of Iran sanctions after UN move
The European Union confirmed on Monday it had reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, after the United Nations reinstated its overarching measures.
Apple asks EU to scrap digital competition law
Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that it poses security risks and creates a 鈥榳orse experience鈥� for consumers.
EU queries Apple, Google, Microsoft over financial scams
The European Union on Tuesday demanded Big Tech players including Apple and Google explain what action they are taking against financial scams online, as Brussels seeks to show it is not shying away from enforcing its rules.
Indonesia, EU sign trade deal
Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement Tuesday after nearly a decade of talks, a senior minister said.
EU delegation meets EC officials
The European Union鈥檚 鈥榚xploratory mission鈥� called EUEM on Monday started a meeting with election commission officials to discuss matters related to possible deployment of an observation mission during Bangladesh鈥檚 planned 13th parliamentary elections.
EU seeks faster Russian gas phase-out after Trump push
The European Union proposed Friday to bring forward by a year a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions to sap Moscow鈥檚 war chest and please US President Donald Trump.
EU proposes new sanctions package against Russia
The European Commission said Friday it has presented a fresh package of sanctions against Russia for approval by member states,聽as the bloc seeks to up the pressure on Moscow over the war on Ukraine.
16,500 climate change deaths during Europe summer: study
Scientists estimated Wednesday that rising temperatures from human-caused climate change were responsible for roughly 16,500 deaths in European cities this summer, using modelling to project the toll before official data is released...
EU proposes curbing Israel trade ties, sanctioning ministers over Gaza
The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking the measures鈥� adoption...
Certain forces trying to delay polls: Yunus
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said that although certain forces were still attempting to delay the polls, the interim government remained resolute in ensuring they proceeded as scheduled...
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel export to EU sees 7pc growth in July
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union experienced a noticeable slowdown in July 2025 following a strong rebound in June.
Low-compliance export industry faces challenges
Bangladesh鈥檚 export to the European Union faces an enormous challenge from the newly adopted legally binding EU requirement to ensure safety across the supply chain, protecting the environment and human rights...
EU envoy visits water treatment plant in Khulna
Ambassador and head of the delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, on Friday visited the water treatment plant established under the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change project at Lakshikhola in Pankhali Union under Dakop Upazila in Khulna.
Bangladesh envoy presents credentials to EU leaders
Bangladesh ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam presented his Letters of Credence as head of mission to the European Union to president of the European Council Ant垄nio Costa and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Europeans warming up to Chinese electric cars
Checking out an electric vehicle made by China鈥檚 BYD at the Munich auto show, German designer Tayo Osobu was impressed by the interior and said she would consider buying one...
RMG exports to EU surge 48pc in 5 years
The country鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the European Union witnessed a sustained growth of 48.34 per cent between 2020 and 2024, reaching 18.79 billion euros, cementing its position as Europe鈥檚 second-largest supplier...
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
France鈥檚 Mistral on Tuesday cemented its position as Europe鈥檚 top AI hope against far larger US and Chinese competitors after a record fundraising round and a tie-up with chipmaking equipment heavyweight ASML...
European Parliament delegation to visit Dhaka
A six-member delegation of the European Parliament, led by chair of the subcommittee on Human Rights Mounir Satouri, is scheduled to visit Bangladesh on September 15-19 which will hold a series of meetings with the stakeholders.
EU asylum applications drop 23pc
Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23 per cent in the first six months of 2025, driven by a massive drop in Syrians seeking protection, the EU鈥檚 asylum agency said Monday.
EU fines Google $3.47b
The EU on Friday slapped Google with a massive 2.95 billion euros ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favouring its own advertising services, drawing a furious rebuke from president Donald Trump and a threat of fresh tariffs against Europe...
鈥楤lood Moon鈥� to rise during total lunar eclipse Sunday night
Stargazers will have a chance to see a 鈥楤lood Moon鈥� on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa...
Europe leaders call Trump after Ukraine security guarantees summit
European leaders on Thursday spoke to US president Donald Trump after holding a summit with president Volodymyr Zelensky on security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace accord to end Russia鈥檚 three-and-a-half war against Ukraine...
Europeans offer Iran deal to avert sanctions
European powers said Friday they were ready to drop a new sanctions push on Iran if it addresses concerns on its nuclear programme over the next month, but Tehran denounced the offer as insincere.
European stocks retreat before US inflation data
European stock markets fell Friday as investors digested mixed economic data, while shares in UK banks and the pound dropped on reports the sector could face a windfall tax.
Europa League draw throws up Forest-Malmo rematch
Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Friday鈥檚 draw for this season鈥檚 Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides鈥� clash in the 1979 European Cup final.
Russia rejects EU troops in Ukraine, speedy Zelensky meeting
Russia pushed back Wednesday against the idea of European peacekeeping troops being deployed to Ukraine, and downplayed chances of a meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, in another blow to the chances of a peace deal...
EU stresses empowered Rohingya voices for sustainable solutions
The European Union has said it believes in empowered and representative Rohingya voices and supports efforts that drive sustainable solutions...
Record drought in Europe, Med in early August
More than half of Europe and the Mediterranean basin was affected by drought in the first ten days of August, according to an AFP analysis on Monday of European Drought Observatory data.
EU wildfires burnt 1 million hectares in 2025: AFP
Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares in the European Union in 2025, a record since statistics began in 2006, according to an AFP analysis of data from the European Forest Fire Information System.
