Global stocks, dollar rise
Stock markets and the dollar advanced Monday after the European Union and United States struck a deal to avert a damaging trade war...
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Ireland鈥檚 鈥榚conomic miracle鈥� at risk from tariffs
The deal between the United States and the European Union may have averted a transatlantic trade war, but worries persist in Ireland where crucial sectors are dependent on US multinationals...
EU accuses Temu over sale of 鈥榠llegal鈥� products
The European Union accused Chinese-founded online shopping giant Temu on Monday of breaking the bloc鈥檚 digital rules by not 鈥榩roperly鈥� assessing the risks of illegal products...
Meta to ban political ads in EU due to bloc鈥檚 鈥榰nworkable鈥� rules
Meta on Friday said it will be forced to ban political advertising on its platforms in the European Union from October because of rules the Facebook and Instagram owner called 鈥榰nworkable鈥�...
Iran holds N-talks with European powers
Iranian diplomats said they held 鈥榝rank and detailed鈥� nuclear talks on Friday with counterparts from Germany, Britain and France, who have threatened to trigger sanctions if Tehran fails to agree a deal on uranium enrichment and cooperation with UN inspectors.
China, EU vow to 鈥榮tep up鈥� action on climate change
China and the European Union vowed Thursday to 鈥榮tep up鈥� action on climate change, according to a joint statement released as Beijing hosted the bloc鈥檚 leaders for a one-day summit.
European car market tumbles 7pc in June
Europe鈥檚 new car market saw a sharp seven-per cent year-on-year drop in June, with top economies Germany, France and Italy posting especially steep declines, according to automobile manufacturers鈥� figures published on Thursday...
EU turns up pressure with Trump trade deal 鈥榠n reach鈥�
With the contours of a hard-fought EU-US trade deal taking shape, the European Union is flexing its muscles in a bid to squeeze concessions from US president Donald Trump in the run-up to his deadline of August 1...
New twist in EU-China patents standoff at WTO
The European Union has obtained a mostly favourable ruling in one of its ongoing trade disputes with China over intellectual property, according to a decision published by the WTO on Monday...
Ex-Liverpool defender Joey Jones dies aged 70
Former Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones, a key member of two European Cup-winning teams, has died aged 70, the club said on Tuesday.
European powers behind nuclear deal collapse: Iran
Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany...
ECB expected to hold rates as US tariff uncertainty lingers
The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates for the first time in almost a year when policymakers meet this week, despite concerns over the potential impact of higher US tariffs on the eurozone economy...
Microsoft looks to boost AI performance in European languages
US tech behemoth Microsoft is investing millions of dollars to funnel more European-language data into AI development, company president Brad Smith told AFP Monday...
EU provides 鈧�26m to strengthen Bangladesh鈥檚 education system
Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said education is one of the most powerful investments they can make for a 鈥榤ore just, inclusive and prosperous鈥� society...
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the EU rise in January-May
The export of readymade garments from Bangladesh to the European Union experienced robust growth of 17.8 per cent to $8.97 billion in the first five months of this year, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU...
Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by US economy
US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US data and upbeat company earnings...
Impact of US tariffs varies across European Union
European countries are not all equally exposed to the US market and so will not suffer the same consequences should president Donald Trump go ahead with his threats to impose 30-per cent tariffs on the European Union...
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days: study
Some 2,300 people are likely to have died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during a severe heatwave that ended last week, with two-thirds of the deaths directly linked to climate change, according to a new study, reports Al Jazeera...
EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China
An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had launched an investigation into TikTok over the transfer of European users鈥� personal data to servers in China...
European stocks brush off Trump鈥檚 tariff threats
European stock markets rose Wednesday, brushing off US president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff threats on copper and pharmaceuticals...
Strong euro to weigh on exports, inflation: ECB
European Central Bank policymakers are concerned that the appreciation of the euro could weigh on exports and drag inflation down further, minutes from their June meeting published Thursday showed.
Global stocks retreat
US and European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday after Wall Street indexes closed the second quarter at record highs, with investors locking in gains while weighing up the prospects for US trade deals ahead of President Donald Trump鈥檚 July 9 tariff deadline...
Eurozone inflation ticks up in June
Eurozone inflation accelerated slightly to 2.0 per cent in June, in line with analyst forecasts and the European Central Bank鈥檚 target, official data showed on Tuesday...
EU to support 70,000 Bangladeshis with disabilities
The European Union will support more than 70,000 individuals with disabilities residing in Mymensingh and Netrakona districts...
England defend Under-21 Euro crown with dramatic win over Germany
England successfully defended their Under-21 European Championship title as Jonathan Rowe's header gave Lee Carlsey's team a 3-2 extra-time victory over Germany in the final on Saturday.
Celtic 'great' John Clark dies aged 84
Celtic paid tribute to former defender John Clark, part of the club's European Cup winning team in 1967, after he died aged 84 on Monday.
European powers meet Iran in Geneva as war rages
European powers hoped to offer a 鈥榙iplomatic solution鈥� as they met with Iran in Geneva on Friday, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to EU surge 25.3pc in Jan鈥揂pr
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union in January鈥揂pril of 2025 increased by 25.3 per cent to 7.54 billion euros from the same period in 2024, putting it ahead of traditional rivals like China, India, and Turkey in year-on-year growth...
A true friend of Bangladesh
THE Republic of Kosovo, as a new European state, aims to be part of the international community by respecting all international rules and norms. As a young demography, the people of Kosovo have endured a difficult history in the struggle for statehood, much like Bangladesh. With the declaration of independence, Kosovo is now part of the international community and continues to contribute to global peace and...
EU for democratic reforms in Bangladesh鈥檚 political transition
The European Union on Friday said that it had consistently supported Bangladesh鈥檚 political transition, calling for it to be underpinned by the rule of law, fundamental rights and lead to democratic elections...