Several dozen people have died in a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski town. My update: www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/dozens...

Crunch time in the make or break week for the EU and whether to approve the use of frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=STbO...

The biggest protest of its kind, this century organisers claim, as thousands of European farmers protest what they see as unfair conditions and concerns over trade deals like MERCOSUR.

The European Commission has proposed softening its ban on combustion engines by 2035. My update for @ChannelNewsAsia www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6jn...

The European Commission says it's proud of the leaders across Europe after U.S. President Trump called them "weak." My update on this and what it all means for Ukraine: www.wtkr.com/world/europe...

5 hours to move 25km but vehicles are moving between Kandy and Colombo. Devastation from Cyclone Ditwah.

Blue skies in Kandy today but Sri Lankan officials warn that: “Although the cyclone is slowly moving away from the country, it is not over for us yet.” -44,000 in temporary shelters - at least 132 dead - nearly 15,000 homes destroyed

Denmark is converting farmland to forest in bid to revive nature – and the EU’s climate ambitions. The bloc has pledged to slash emissions but environment groups warn that it’s prioritising loopholes over leadership. My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.channelnewsasia.com/world/denmar...

In Brussels on Friday delegations from Cover 60 nations convened to strengthen EU- Indo Pacific ties. My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=yiP0ck…

Food for thought! Despite being the world’s biggest producer of meat per capita, Denmark has embarked on a bold journey to tackle climate change through plant-based diplomacy. Our piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.channelnewsasia.com/world/denmar...

According to the Ukrainian authorities nearly 20,000 children have been abducted by Russia. More than 1,700 have been returned and health experts say the experience has caused severe psychological impacts. My piece for @sabcnews.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjS...

Our interview with MEP Lukas Mandl who recently led a delegation to Pakistan: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN-T...

It's election day in the Netherlands. Our piece on the issues and what the makeup of the next government could look like: newseu.cgtn.com/news/2025-10...

The International Court of Justice has ruled Israel cannot use starvation as a method of warfare, my update from the Hague: news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10...

The European Commissioner for trade says he'll hold face to face talks with his Chinese counterpart in the coming days as the two sides seek to address tensions over the export of rare earth minerals. My update for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMKr...

After an inter-parliamentary meeting, a delegation from the European Parliament warned that the trade imbalance with China has reached an unsustainable inflection point. My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eu-say...

How does NATO seek to ramp up support for Ukraine and counter drone threats in Europe? My update for @cna-poster.bsky.social : www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/nato-l...

NATO’s Sec-Gen says the alliance will expand and accelerate its counter drone programs and will work in conjunction with the EU’s drone defence initiative. My update for @scrippsnews.bsky.social from NATO HQ. www.scrippsnews.com/world/europe...

Our update from Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris last night shortly before the body of late South African ambassador Nathi Mthethwa was repatriated back home. For @sabcnews.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=_3yO...

The EU announced today it would double its tariffs on steel to 50 percent, in line with US levels, in a bid to bring the Trump administration to the negotiating table and hammer out a deal to get them back down again.

The family of the late South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa says his remains will be repatriated later this week. My update for @sabcnews.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsHr...

Our wrap from yesterday’s informal meeting of European leaders. The drone wall, support for Ukraine and broader security needs were the focus. m.youtube.com/watch?v=L2lZ...

Denmark says Europe is facing a hybrid war and the greatest security challenge since the second world war. My update from the meeting of European leaders in Copenhagen for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM_G...

The European Commission says recent drone incursions, including those in Denmark, point to "one aggressor- Russia." Moscow denies responsibility. My update for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF7P...

Europe now boasts one of the world's most powerful supercomputers. Our piece on what it is and what impact it could have: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hgj...

One year since the Draghi report and efforts are ongoing by the EU to close the global competitiveness gap. My piece on how Europe could benefit from a potential U.S. brain drain: www.channelnewsasia.com/world/usa-br...

A sector at a crossroads. US tariffs, bumpy consumer demand, competition from China and uncertainty over the EU’s environmental regulations all seen as headwinds Europe’s automakers at this year’s #IAAmobility expo in Munich.

A framework trade deal is done with the U.S. but plenty of uncertainty remains for critical sectors like European metal. Our piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=2yzFWlgp3GI&feature=youtu.be

We have a joint statement between the EU and US on trade. My quick update on what it means: newseu.cgtn.com/news/2025-08...

Europe's semiconductor sector is bracing for the impact of U.S. tariffs. Our piece: america.cgtn.com/2025/08/13/e...

EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting. My update: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PON8...

The EU has paused its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. but still no sign of a joint statement as trade talks continue. www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/trump-...

My update on the US-EU trade deal and the reaction it has garnered here in Brussels. english.alarabiya.net/webtv/progra...

US-China trade talks are underway in Sweden for a second straight day. My update: www.youtube.com/watch?v=64A7...

15% is not to be underestimated but it was the best we could get. - says European Commission President following US-EU trade deal.

A 30% tariff would "practically prohibit" the world's largest bilateral trade partnership. My latest on EU-US ties as EU trade ministers convened in Brussels. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu9W...

- Six month extension on existing Russian sanctions. -No liftoff on 18th round. - Divisions on EU-Israel association agreement. - defence review scheduled for Oct. - Hungary blocks Ukraine accession - US trade talks Our wrap of EUCO: www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eu-lea...

It’s a defensive alliance but the NATO chief’s charm offensive continues. Closing this summit Mark Rutte says President Trump (daddy) is a man of strength and a man of peace.

On deck for the NATO Summit. Focus here on defending spending and capabilities. Boosting annual spending from 2% to 5% Pledged for Ukraine Expect Iran crisis to dominate conversations on the margins of the summit.

Chinese firms own stakes in more than 30 European ports and some EU officials see this is as a growing security concern. Our piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eu-law...

The European Commission is working on updating guidelines to better protect young people online. It's a move that could stoke tensions with Silicon Valley and the Trump administration. www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eu-wor...

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he's confident NATO allies will agree to boost spending to 5% of annual GDP. My update from the defense ministers meeting at NATO HQ. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QH...

A trade agreement put in place between the EU and Ukraine put in place after Russia's full-scale invasion expires today. My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social from Poland on what this means and what comes next. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6J...

It was an incredibly tight race but Polish nationalist Karol Nawrocki emerged as the winner. It’s a blow to PM Donald Tusk who has called for government confidence vote. My update for @sabcnews.bsky.social following the election result. m.youtube.com/watch?v=ERX5...

Following President Ramaphosa's Oval Office showdown, France has reportedly given South Africa it's backing and support. My update for @sabcnews.bsky.social after the Deputy President's visit with President Macron. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hib...

Deputy President Mashatile is set to address the South Africa France investment conference in Paris. Amid tensions with Washington, he says the trip is aimed at consolidating other markets. Our preview for @sabcnews.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KX5...

Deputy President Mashatile is in Paris for trade talks. Amid growing tensions with the U.S. he tells me South Africa isn’t giving up on Washington but that it’s important to consolidate other markets. More on @sabcnews.bsky.social

Ukraine is rapidly scaling up drone production. My piece on the role the industry is playing in the war and how it ties into the EU's plans to beef up its own defense capabilities. For @cna-poster.bsky.social www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ukrain...

EU's action plan aims to assist metals sector feeling the heat from tariffs, competition and rising prices. Our piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social www.channelnewsasia.com/world/eu-eur...

At the ICJ South Africa accused Israel of blindly ignoring its obligations under international law and the UN charter. Israel said this week the court was being used to deny its right to self-defense. My update for @sabcnews.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o1p...