Disruptions in petrochemical flows through the Strait of Hormuz are tightening global supply chains, pushing up costs for plastics and polymers and increasing pressure on manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

France will host leaders from key emerging economies at June’s summit to address global imbalances, while China’s absence highlights tensions over trade and economic policy

The US president emphasized the deep historical roots of democracy, noting that the concept of self-government "first dawned in Greece," where citizens were given "a direct voice" in shaping their nation’s future

Germany's government is under growing pressure to strengthen laws against online abuse following allegations by German TV actress Collien Fernandes against her ex-husband, television personality Christian Ulmen.

Rising cancellations and weaker bookings linked to the conflict are weighing on Cyprus’s outlook and slowing early summer demand in Greece, with airlines and tourism operators reporting a shift toward western Mediterranean destinations

FIFA has reportedly canceled bookings for around 2,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia—originally secured for the tournament—as well as an additional 800 rooms in Mexico City.

The final version of the law will now be negotiated between the European Parliament and EU member states, though major disagreements are not expected

"I want to stop suffering" — The tragic story of the 25-year-old who will undergo euthanasia in Spain

After April 3, searching for child abuse material will be prohibited across Europe

EU lawmakers vote to move forward on a trade pact with the U.S., adding protections amid concerns over Washington’s commitment to tariffs and import rules

The U.N. General Assembly votes to recognize transatlantic slavery as a grave crime against humanity, urging apologies, reparations, and dialogue, while the U.S. opposes and the EU abstains

According to a Pakistani source familiar with the matter, Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan urged Washington to spare them.