Former Portuguese PM Costa vows to promote EU unity as Council chairman
LISBON (Reuters) - Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, chosen to be the next president of the European Council, said…
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EU leaders nominate von der Leyen to head Commission for second term
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders on Thursday nominated Germany's centre-right Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term as…
Ukraine military says Russian troops pushed out of part of key eastern town
(Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday its forces had forced Russian troops out of a district in the town…
French party leaders hold heated last election debate
PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Thursday accused his main challenger for the top job, Jordan Bardella,…
China gives cities over US$316.45mil in emergency relief amid deadly floods
BEIJING: China has provided more than 2.3 billion yuan (US$316.45 million) in funds to help with rescue efforts, emergency supplies…
Russia considering downgrading relations with the West, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is considering a possible downgrading of diplomatic relations with the…
Travellers departing HK airport may keep liquids, electronics in hand luggage after security upgrade
HONG KONG: Travellers leaving Hong Kong will soon enjoy a quicker departure, as they will be able to keep small…
Kenyan police fire on protesters in new clashes after president’s tax climbdown
NAIROBI (Reuters) -A climbdown by Kenya's president over plans to raise taxes brought no end to nationwide protests on Thursday,…
China to raise duty-free limit for mainland visitors to Hong Kong, says report
HONG KONG: Chinese tourists will soon be allowed more duty-free shopping in Hong Kong, with Beijing set to raise the…