Leaders to sign UK-EU deal as MPs face express debate
EU member states gave their green light on Monday for the accord to take provisional effect before Thursday's deadline.
EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal
Following the announcement of the political accord, von der Leyen's Commission will send the text to the remaining 27 European member states.
EU-UK talks go late with post-Brexit deal 'in sight'
Failure to reach a deal would mean tariffs on cross-Channel trade in food and goods, exacerbating the economic shock of a return to a customs border after 47 years of integration.
EU starts to ease bans over UK virus strain; WHO to meet
Britain has become increasingly isolated, and one of the biggest concerns was France's ban on freight traffic.
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Shortages, jams and shutdowns: UK readies for Brexit 'no-deal' chaos
Failure to secure a deal in time for the end of the transition period on December 31 would see Britain revert to World Trade Organization rules, with tariffs and quotas, from January 1.
Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal
The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.
Last-ditch effort to save Brexit trade talks from failure
Johnson has insisted Britain will "prosper mightily" whatever the outcome of the talks, but he will face severe political and economic fallout if he cannot seal a deal.
'Global Britain' defends slashing aid budget
Finance minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News that Britain was facing an "economic emergency" because of the pandemic.
EU set to defend its market amid Brexit frustrations
London has been resisting signing up to the EU's vision of a post-Brexit "level playing field", with trade penalties if either side diverges from agreed standards.
G20 throws weight behind global Covid-19 vaccine access at summit
Some Western officials have indicated human rights will not be raised at the summit, saying they prefer to use bilateral forums to discuss the issue with Riyadh.
UK govt suffers parliamentary defeat over Brexit bill
Without a deal, Britain would leave the EU single market and customs union on January 1.
From 'love' to 'thug': Biden win to change US-North Korea dynamic
On the campaign trail, Biden said he would not meet with Kim without preconditions and accused Trump of "emboldening" the North Korean leader.
France to ban Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves
Following a spate of Islamist attacks in recent weeks, France has also been taking steps to ban radical Islamist groups and to cut off foreign funds to them.
Barnier warns 'little time left' as Brexit stalemate drags on
If no deal is found and implemented before December 31, Britain will end up trading with the EU on bare bones WTO regulations.
EU leaders tell London to budge on post-Brexit deal, drawing UK anger
Britain left the European Union on January 31, but Barnier and Frost have been locked in months of inconclusive talks on a follow-on trade arrangement.
Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU Summit
The British side has accused Brussels of trying to force concessions by running down the clock.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
The World Bank on Monday said the debt of the world's 73 poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a record $744 billion.
UK, Ukraine to sign Post-Brexit 'partnership agreement'
It will replace key elements of an existing partnership agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
North Korea flouting nuclear sanctions: UN Report
Pyongyang is subject to a range of restrictions imposed since 2017 that limit its oil imports and ban exports of coal, fish and textiles.
EU-UK trade talks resume under Brexit bill cloud
Chief negotiators Michel Barnier and the UK's David Frost met last week.
EU Chief gives first 'State Of The Union' speech
Von der Leyen, a 61-year old medical doctor and conservative politician, took office in December.
China says US biggest threat to peace in South China Sea
US-China rivalry is expected to dominate discussion at this year's ASEAN conference.
US-China tensions set to dominate Southeast Asia Summit
The summit comes just days after China launched ballistic missiles in the flashpoint waters as part of live-fire exercises.
UK PM gives October 15 deadline for Brexit Deal
Britain remains bound by EU rules while it tries to thrash out new terms of its relationship.
Trump to host summit between bitter enemies Kosovo and Serbia
More than two decades after their bloody ethnic conflict, Serbia refuses to recognize the independence that its former province Kosovo declared in 2008.
EU trade commissioner resigns after Covid-19 breach claims
Hogan flouted a trio of coronavirus guidelines during a recent trip home from Brussels.
Washington Zoo welcomes 'precious' new baby panda
Under the US-China agreement, the National Zoo pays $500,000 per year towards panda conservation efforts in China.
Japan ramps up aid to Mauritius after oil spill
Tokyo has already dispatched one team of six experts, including a coastguard expert and diplomats, to aid in the response.
WeChat: Multinational businesses question US ban, analysts warn economic consequences
Meanwhile, TikTok -- another app with alleged ties to Beijing -- was likewise the subject of another ban order.
US cabinet member meets Taiwan's leader
Health Secretary Alex Azar is in Taipei for a three-day visit to promote shared democratic values and the island's success in taming the coronavirus.
New Zealand passport becomes most desirable travel document in the world
Australia along with 11 other nations come in second to New Zealand and Japan as world's most valuable passports
Controversial moustache of US ambassador to South Korea finally gets the razor blade
The ambassador shaved off his moustache, which has offended South Koreans because it reminds them of brutal Japanese colonial rulers.
UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Diplomatic ties between London and Beijing have been frayed by China's new Hong Kong security law.
Japan defence review slams China's virus 'disinformation'
The closely watched paper on Japan's defence policy accused China of "propaganda efforts.
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