Further talks are to begin today, Monday, in Riyadh in the US' attempts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. For the first time, representatives of both parties to the conflict are to be present. Moscow is dispensing with top diplomats, but is sending a special FSB representative.
By Viktor Funk
Demand for steel has developed worse than expected. This will be taken into account when recalibrating the protective measures.
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Top diplomats from China, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday to find joint solutions to security and economic issues in the face of global uncertainties. Despite tensions on key issues such as North Korea and Taiwan, the three countries agreed to accelerate a trilateral summit and intensify cooperation, particularly regarding demographic challenges and free trade.
By Amelie Richter
Li Qiang wooed foreign CEOs at the China Development Forum and declared that the leadership had prepared well for external shocks. In light of successes such as DeepSeek and Unitree, he praises his country's spirit of optimism.
By Angela Köckritz
The US has imposed new sanctions against Iran, targeting a Chinese "tea pot" refinery for the first time. These independent refineries play a key role in importing Iranian oil, which Washington criticizes as a source of funding for Tehran.
By Amelie Richter
A study by Oxfam shows that the lack of water and food is increasing rapidly in entire regions of Africa. One of the main causes is the climate crisis.
By Carsten Hübner
Several high-ranking European government and EU representatives will travel to China in the coming days. They have one main goal.
By Amelie Richter
Three trade union federations and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are pooling their expertise to enforce human rights due diligence laws. They want to fend off changes to the CSDDD.
By Caspar Dohmen
Following the bribery allegations against Huawei, 25 MEPs have turned to Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Commission President von der Leyen. They are calling for the technology to be banned from the institutions and for transparency.
By Markus Grabitz
