Lai Ching-te

Democracy is not a crime, autocracy is the real “evil” says Taiwan president

Democracy is not a crime and autocracy is the real "evil", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Monday after China threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for…

New Taiwanese president calls on China to stop its threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is the only choice and that Beijing had…

China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan’s president-elect says

China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday as he appointed his new national security and diplomacy team amid what…

Record Tourism Prompts Greece to Impose Strict Rules on Remote Beaches

Greece has introduced strict new rules to protect some of its most fragile coastlines as the country...

Eni says market underestimating Iran war’s impact on energy prices

The Iran war will have a bigger and more lasting impact on oil and gas prices than is being priced ...

Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage

Sweden is ‌issuing an early warning of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from the war ⁠in ...

Black Sea Escalation as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities

Ukraine struck Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time i...

King Charles in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip...

Malta Heads For Snap General Election on 30 May

Malta will head to the polls on 30 May, after Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap general elec...

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 April 2026

Morning Briefing Malta set for 30th May General Election: Maltese voters will go to the polls on ...

EU leaders back US president after attack

Brussels was jolted into action this weekend after a gunman opened fire outside the White House Corr...

Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM warns of difficult months ahead but vows to turn challenges into opportunitie...

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack

Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO...