BRUSSELS, Dec 4 — Negotiators for European Union institutions agreed a compromise yesterday on a ban on the import of commodities linked to deforestation, which will be delayed by a year but without changes proposed by EU lawmakers.

BRUSSELS, Nov 14 — The European Commission today fined Meta Platforms €797.72 million (RM3.77 billion) over abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace, it said in a statement, confirming an earlier report by Reuters.

PARIS, Nov 11 — France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said today a new round of sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers could happen soon.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — Malaysia will propose a motion on environmental sustainability, focusing on plastic waste, during its Asean chairmanship next year, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

BRUSSELS, Oct 30 — The European Union (EU) has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3 per cent at the end of its highest profile trade investigation that has divided Europe and prompted retaliation from Beijing.

BRUSSELS, Oct 29 — As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final days of their close-fought White House contest, Europe is jittery about the potential impact of the United States (US) presidential election on the war in Ukraine and the continent's security.

JERUSALEM/DUBAI, Oct 14 — Israel expanded its targets in its war with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 18 people in an airstrike on the Christian-majority town of Aitou in the north, said the Lebanese Red Cross.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Malaysia, which has applied to join BRICS, also wants to resume the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU) towards finalising the pact while also in talks with Asean member states to further strengthen trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, including the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia said today it hopes European lawmakers will be more accommodating on sustainable policies, following a proposal by the European Commission last week to delay the implementation of a law that would ban imports of products linked to deforestation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government has announced support for local oil palm smallholders to help them meet the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deadline, which has been extended to December 30, 2025.

YANGON, Sept 25 — The European Union (EU) has allocated up to €1.2 million (RM5.5 million) in humanitarian aid to assist people severely impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar, the state-run daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported today, according to Xinhua.

SYDNEY, Sept 18 — The Australian police have revealed that dozens of people were arrested in the country as part of a global action against an encrypted communications network involving nine countries and European Union (EU) law enforcement agency Europol.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The recent Cabinet meeting gave approval for Malaysia to officially negotiate with the European Union (EU) to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA), said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

BEIJING, Sept 2 — China urged the European Union to be “objective and fair”, and careful with words and actions on issues in the South China Sea, after the bloc remarked on an incident that occurred over the weekend.

BRUSSELS, July 25 — The European Commission and Singapore wrapped up negotiations on a new digital trade agreement on Thursday, reported the German News Agency (dpa).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Foreign diplomats in Malaysia extended their heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on his official installation as the 17th King of Malaysia.

EDINBURGH/MADRID/BALTIMORE, July 20 — Air passengers worldwide faced delays, flight cancellations and headaches checking in as airports and airlines were caught up in a massive IT outage that has affected numerous industries ranging from banks to media companies.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The European Union (EU) reiterates its call for Russia to accept responsibility for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 ten years ago and to fully cooperate in serving justice.

BEIJING, July 13 — China has rebuked the European Union (EU) over a statement about the South China Sea, saying the bloc ignored historical and objective facts of the issue and "blatantly" endorsed what it called the Philippines' violation of its sovereignty.