The Legal Minefield of the EU’s Ukraine Loan Plan
The European Commission is proposing a “reparations loan” to raise 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to support Ukraine…
EU foreign policy chief warns lack of Russian concessions could fuel future wars beyond Ukraine
BRUSSELS Even if Ukraine were to receive security guarantees, the absence of real concessions from Russia would risk…
EU freezes Russian assets to block Hungary, Slovakia vetoes
The European Union on Friday agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian assets to stop Hungary and Slovakia from blocking…
What is the EU’s ‘reparation loan’ plan for Ukraine using Russian funds?
The European Union wants to enter uncharted legal territory using billions in Russian assets to fund the Ukrainian…
Opinion | From Singapore to Taiwan, Japan must face its past for Asia’s future
The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers Shigure, Isokaze, Hamakaze and Yukizake were assigned to escort duties when convoys were…
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
The European Union agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a…
EU Agrees to Gut Sustainability Rules, Undermining Climate Ambitions
The European Union has arrived at a preliminary deal to reverse sustainability requirements that were once hailed as…
Opinion | Only true repentance from Japan can resolve East Asia’s ‘memory wars’
During a trip home, I took my daughters to the Nanking massacre memorial hall. It is not an…
Why do 27 states want to change Europe’s human rights convention? | Migration News
Politicians say ECHR out of date while opponents argue human rights at risk. Twenty-seven European nations that are…
Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
BERLIN (AP) — Germany summoned Russia’s ambassador Friday following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference, an official…
EU dismisses Russia’s lawsuit against Euroclear as ‘speculative’ and groundless
Published on 12/12/2025 – 16:49 GMT+1 The European Commission has dismissed as “speculative” and groundless a lawsuit launched…
EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is expected on Friday to lock up Russia’s assets held in Europe…