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