NATO prepares for potential threats as EU defense chief highlights 2027 as a critical year when Russia and China could launch simultaneous military actions.

As the two biggest economic targets in Donald Trump’s trade war, some analysts thought the European Union and China could move closer together and stake out common ground.

European leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday to discuss trade, climate change and global conflicts, but observers say expectations were low for any solid agreements between both sides.

Chinese and most European indexes rose, and Japan’s TOPIX hit a record high, on trade optimism. Are 15% tariffs the new benchmark for trading with the U.S.? WSJ’s Kim Mackrael discusses. Plus, Tesla’s profit plunges as EV sales continue to drop,

LVMH's CEO Bernard Arnault plans to open a second factory in Texas, he said on Thursday, while the luxury group is anticipating a good outcome soon from trade talks between the U.S. and Europe. The company reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales,

The European Union and China will commit to leading the world in the fight against climate change in a symbolic show of unity as the US steps back under President Donald Trump.