It’s the first time Malaysia is placed on the list. The European Union on Tuesday (Oct 5) added Malaysia onto … More
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Will Malaysia’s ties with the EU improve under the new government?
Malaysia’s new government has already signalled that it will maintain its predecessor’s legal battles against the EU, especially concerning the … More
EU urges Russia to help establish accountability in MH17 air tragedy
Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala-Lumpur crashed in the Donetsk Region of Ukraine on July 17, 2014, killing … More
EU launches legal action against vaccine-maker AstraZeneca
BRUSSELS (AP) : The European Union’s executive branch said Monday that it has launched legal action against coronavirus vaccine-maker AstraZeneca … More
EU and US sanctions step up pressure on Myanmar military over coup
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) : The European Union and the United States on Monday (March 22) imposed sanctions on individuals and groups … More
EU set to sanction Myanmar military officials for coup
At least 11 Myanmar officials face sanctions for coup as UN official proposes cut in military’s access to weapons and … More
EU regulator ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk
BRUSSELS (AP) : The European Union’s drug regulator insisted Tuesday that there is “no indication” the AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood … More
Myanmar residents flee Yangon suburb fearing fresh military crackdown; EU readies sanctions
YANGON (REUTERS) : Thousands of residents fled an industrial suburb of Myanmar’s commercial capital on Tuesday (March 16), after it … More
AstraZeneca vaccine’s promise now drawn into question
PARIS: Hailed as a cheap, easy to store not-for-profit vaccine, the AstraZeneca shot has suffered a growing number of setbacks. … More
EU approves Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
THE HAGUE : The European Union’s drugs regulator on Thursday recommended conditionally approving Johnson & Johnson’s single dose COVID-19 vaccine, … More
UK vaccine gambles paid off, while EU caution slowed it down
SAINT-HERBLAIN, France (AP) : French pharmaceutical startup Valneva had big news in September: a government contract for 60 million doses … More
Indonesia and Malaysia to continue cooperation on combatting palm oil discrimination
JAKARTA : Indonesia and Malaysia are committed to working together to combat international discrimination against palm oil, the countries’ leaders … More
Aung San Suu Kyi no longer West’s priority after Myanmar coup
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) : Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s fall from grace as a rights icon has dampened Western enthusiasm for … More
Picking local lawyers soured relationship with Teresa Kok: Thomas
Former AG recalls ex-primary industries minister’s ‘cold attitude’ in preparing palm oil case against EU KUALA LUMPUR – The attempt to … More
Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience: ‘Like Fish Under the Blade’
Leading partners including the United States and European Union can and should do more to discourage Vietnam’s fierce crackdown on … More
Malaysia takes WTO legal action against EU over palm biofuel curbs
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) : Malaysia is taking legal action at the global trade watchdog against the European Union and member … More
Turkey says its ready to repair frayed ties with Europe
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday his country is ready to put its frayed relationship … More
Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union
A new era has begun for the United Kingdom after it completed its formal separation from the European Union. The … More
Bluff and brinksmanship: How Britain got a Brexit trade deal done
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) : As trade talks with the United Kingdom ground to deadlock on Dec. 9, one European Union official … More
More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant
BERLIN (AP) — A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and … More
Israel, Jewish groups blast EU court ruling against kosher and halal slaughter
European Court of Justice says authorities can effectively ban religious ritual slaughter; Israeli Foreign Ministry says decision sends ‘a harsh … More
The Latest: All EU nations to start vaccinations on same day
ROME : Italy’s special commissioner for the pandemic says the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 will begin in all 27 European … More
Portugal, Hungary hunker down against Europe’s virus surge
LISBON, Portugal (AP) : Portugal and Hungary on Monday became the latest European countries to impose curfews against the resurgent … More
How hard is the coronavirus second wave hitting elsewhere in Europe?
Lockdowns, curfews and regional restrictions are being introduced across Europe to combat a spike in coronavirus cases. Here is a … More