Author: Betsy Klein
US President Donald Trump will lean on the power of in-person diplomacy on the first Asia trip of his second term as he meets with old rivals, new friends and, potentially, adversaries, while looking to cut deals that could have sweeping economic and national security implications.Read More
US president begins trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, with international trade and China on the agenda.Read More
Asia’s youngest nation East Timor on Sunday became the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, fulfilling a vision set out by its current president nearly a half-century ago while under Portuguese rule.Read More
US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.Read More
Europe has entered a zone of energy fragility that is no longer temporary but structural. Its narrative as a global power is crumbling under a brutal Europe faces a geopolitical blackout. Its energy dependency on the US and volatile suppliers is causing mass deindustrialization. Is there still time for Europe to reclaim its energy sovereignty? Analysis.Read More
Portugal wins “Best Destination in Europe” at the World Travel Awards 2025, with Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, and Algarve hotels also earning top honors.Read More
While it’s unclear whether Washington will act on these moves, it shows a toolkit within the administration to up the anteRead More
U.S. prepares sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, as Trump seeks European support and navigates complex diplomatic challenges.Read More
Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy shine during Europe’s shoulder season by offering fewer crowds, more relaxed atmospheres, and unbeatable travel deals.Read More
Another man in critical condition after railing reportedly breaks off in Costa TeguiseRead More