Euroclear CEO Warns of Global Investment Impact Amid EU Plans to Seize Russian Assets

CEO Valerie Urban said that the European Commission's threats to seize Russian Central Bank assets are causing concern among many clients, including Arab and Chinese investors, and will impact investments in the EU.

Hungary to block any EU decisions aimed at escalating Ukraine conflict — FM

The Hungarian government will block any decisions by the European Union aimed at escalating the armed conflict in Ukraine and involving European countries in it, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

Germans running short on patience with Chancellor Merz

When Friedrich Merz became Germany’s chancellor this year, he promised to revive a moribund economy, rebuild the nation’s neglected infrastructure and make the country relevant on the global stage again.

Seven killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir

At least seven people have been killed and 27 more injured after a cache of confiscated explosives detonated in a police station in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir’s main city.

Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5bn over video edit

US President Donald Trump said Friday he would sue the BBC for up to $5 billion after the British broadcaster apologised for a misleading edit of one of his speeches but said it would not pay damages.

Moscow says Ukraine drone debris hit Russian nuclear plant

Russian officials said on Friday debris from a Ukrainian drone hit a nuclear power plant a day earlier, temporarily causing the station to reduce its output.

Hungary to Sue EU for Ban on Russian Gas

Hungary intends to file a lawsuit over the European Council’s plan to gradually phase out imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

China warns Tokyo about consequences of Sanae Takaichi's comment about Taiwan

Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong made a serious representation to Japanese ambassador Kenji Kanasugi in connection with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent statement on Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.