Japan envoy meets with counterparts from other Asia-Pacific democracies and European Union
The officials shared the view that it is "meaningful" to discuss how to maintain a free and open international order, apparently alluding to China's maritime assertiveness.
How eco-friendly is that product? Here are four ways to spot greenwashing
Research in the EU found that more than half of the "green" claims it studied were vague, misleading or unfounded — and that consumers don't trust businesses to tell the truth.
In fresh talks, U.K. and EU aim for deal to end Brexit clash over Irish trade
Intense negotiations are aimed at overcoming the trading relationship dispute ahead of the anniversary of Northern Ireland’s peace agreement in April.
Xi and Putin meet again, two strongmen in a weak moment
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February, Putin has been isolated and highly dependent on China to maintain a semblance of diplomatic and financial stability.
The Kremlin denied Kosovo's claims that Russia was influencing Serbia to destabilize the region, saying that Serbia was defending the rights of ethnic Serbs.
It is time Europe begins Russia-proofing itself
The West, and especially the European Union, must get serious about positioning itself for a protracted and multi-pronged conflict with Vladimir Putin's Russia.
The supply chain that keeps tech flowing to Russia
At least $2.6 billion of computer and other electronic components flowed into Russia in the seven months to Oct. 31 despite Western sanctions.
Germany to boost reliance on coal as energy security trumps climate goals
Europe’s largest economy is burning the fossil fuel for electricity at the fastest pace in at least six years.
EU unity over Russia sanctions falters as Europe's economy wilts
EU leaders agreed on Thursday to a ninth package of sanctions but talks were acrimonious, with Poland and the Baltic states that neighbor Russia campaigning for tougher measures.
Are Europe’s Russia sanctions a shot in the foot?
If the European Union is enduring severe economic pain while Russia’s Ukraine war proceeds apace, sanctions become tantamount to self-flagellation.
Was Trump or Brexit the bigger mistake? The answer is clear.
As Americans and Britons are discovering, nations can recover from bad elections far more easily than from bad referendums.
Europe reaches deal to bolster carbon market in Green Deal push
The deep reforms are part of the region’s plan to cut emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels by 2030, and reach net-zero by 2050.
