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Egypt

Terrorism, migration central at first ever EU-Arab League summit

“The goal is to start a dialogue with other world regions. By that the EU aims to counter Russia’s and China’s growing influence in these regions,” an EU source said.

North Korea

Daughter of North Korean defector forcibly 'repatriated': Ex-diplomat

"Jo Song Gil's daughter was repatriated to North Korea and she is under the control of North Korean authorities," another defector said on Tuesday.

Cuba

Crickets behind 'sonic attack' on US staff in Cuba, scientists say

The US recalled more than 20 diplomatic personnel based in Cuba when they complained of health problems after hearing a strange sound.

Italy

North Korean diplomat reportedly goes into hiding, sparking defection rumours

A top North Korean diplomat has sparked defection rumours after it was revealed that he's gone into hiding with family by South Korea's intelligence agency

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North Korea

North Korea warns US it may ‘seek new path’ if sanctions not lifted

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his resolve to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programmes, but his TV address contained a clear warning to Washington.

China

Canadian entrepreneur missing in China possibly arrested

Canada believes a man missing in China may have become collateral damage in a growing diplomatic spat between the two countries

USA

Euroviews. US-China trade war: Could Silicon Valley's dominance soon end? | View

The current trade war between the U.S. and China will, like all such disputes, produce no winners.

Europe News

EU-US relations ‘like an up-down marriage but intact’ – US ambassador

Gordon Sondland tells Euronews that US-EU relations are like a ‘long-term faithful marriage’ which will improve despite the trade row with Donald Trump.

Business

North Korea sanctions to stay

The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says in North Korea strays from the path of diplomacy and denuclearisation it will find itself increasingly isolated

Italy

Italy and Austria clash over South Tyrol citizenship proposal

The northern Italian province of South Tyrol, or Alto Adige in Italian, has always been a point of contention between Austria and Italy. Now, while Vienna controls the EU presidency, plans to grant dual citizenship to the German-speaking minority in the mountainous province has bothered Italy

Switzerland

Watch: Flagging a problem? New ambassador's prop gaffe on first day

They share a border, language and good diplomatic relations but are things going to go sour between the Germans and the Swiss?

Belgium

What will happen to British EU diplomats after Brexit?

British passport holders working in EU embassies will be recalled by September 2019 at the latest, an EU Commission letter has stated, assuring them that few will lose their jobs.

Economy

Watch: Juncker appears to shun Trump's hand of friendship

Cameras showed Jean-Claude Juncker rejecting Donald Trump's attempt to help him up some stairs at the White House.

Greece

Why does Greece accuse Russia of meddling over FYR Macedonia?

Moscow is accused of trying to subvert the Balkan nation’s push to join NATO and the EU, amid a strategic tug-of-war.

United Kingdom

Watch again: Trump and May tout 'special relationship' in joint press conference

The press conference came just hours after an interview with Trump was published in which he criticised May’s Brexit strategy, saying it had probably killed off hope of a US-British trade deal.

World

Eritrea Ethiopia set to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties

After long years of hostility, Eritrea and Ethiopia are set to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties.

World

Eritrea lines up Asmara streets with Ethiopian flags to welcome Abiy

Following the historic visit to Addis Ababa by an Eritrean delegation last month, it was announced that Abiy Ahmed would soon meet Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki.

United Kingdom

Trump to meet Queen and UK PM outside London to avoid protest

Trump will travel to the UK for a working visit on July 12-13 and protests have been organised to follow him wherever he goes.

Germany

Orban and Merkel clash over migration

The two leaders addressed the press after talks on Orban's first visit to Berlin in three years.

USA

Watch: Dutch PM Rutte interrupts Trump over trade deal claims

The Dutch prime minister said “No” when Trump claimed that failing to reach an agreement on EU trade would be a good thing.