The European Union has imposed stricter border controls on imports of a baby milk ingredient from China after it was identified as the source of a major contamination scare. The move follows the detection of the toxin cereulide in batches of infant formula containing arachidonic acid oil, which triggered recalls…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on February 23, 2026, marking her tenth visit since the war began. She was welcomed at the station by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, who presented her with yellow and blue flowers a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Ukraine. Message of…
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has filed an appeal with the European Union’s General Court against a Ksh.18.2 billion ($142 million) fine imposed by the European Commission for alleged violations of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Background of the Fine The penalty, announced in December 2025, was the…
The European Union (EU) has opened a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein, examining potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), including the sale of illegal products and concerns over the platform’s design and transparency. Allegations Under Review The European Commission (EC), the EU’s executive arm, said it…
Brussels – European Union foreign ministers were expected Thursday to agree on placing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) on the bloc’s official terrorist list, following a deadly crackdown on mass protests across Iran. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the move was necessary to hold the Guards accountable: “If you…
New Delhi/Brussels – Shipping data shows that Indian diesel exports to West Africa have reached record highs, as the European Union enforces stricter rules banning fuel refined from Russian crude oil. At the same time, Turkey’s diesel exports to Europe have slowed, reflecting the impact of the EU’s new restrictions…
Uganda’s political crisis deepened on Friday after military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that authorities had detained 2,000 opposition supporters, killed 30, and were hunting for more following the disputed January 15 presidential election. Museveni Declared Winner Amid Internet Blackout President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled Uganda for nearly four…
At least 40 people have died and 115 others injured, many critically, after a fire swept through a bar in the popular Crans-Montana ski resort in southern Switzerland during New Year celebrations, authorities said. The blaze broke out at approximately 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT) on New Year’s morning at…
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin a high-profile tour of Africa this week, aimed at fostering renewed cooperation and strategic partnerships across the continent, the Élysée Palace announced. The tour will kick off on Thursday in Mauritius, where Macron will focus on enhancing collaboration with the island nation…
The Netherlands heads to the polls on October 29, 2025, in what is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable elections in recent memory. The vote follows the collapse of the country’s ruling coalition after deep divisions emerged over immigration policy, setting the stage for a tense political…