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Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe

Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.
Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.

Why the Iran war may force countries to rely less on natural gas

Analysts say that prices could rise significantly if Qatar, one of the world’s largest gas exporters, is unable to restart gas shipments relatively soon.
Analysts say that prices could rise significantly if Qatar, one of the world’s largest gas exporters, is unable to restart gas shipments relatively soon.

Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Merz says he will fight for future of Franco-German fighter jet project

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz answers questions from lawmakers during a plenum session of the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany March 25, 2026.  REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz answers questions from lawmakers during a plenum session of the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany March 25, 2026.  REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Europe’s economy starting to feel pain from Trump’s Iran war

The current shock “is probably beyond what we can imagine at the moment,” Christine Lagarde said in an Economist podcast released on March 26.
The current shock “is probably beyond what we can imagine at the moment,” Christine Lagarde said in an Economist podcast released on March 26.

Europeans to press US at G-7 meeting over Russian support for Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters before boarding a plane as he is headed to France where he will take part in the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., March 26, 2026.     Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters before boarding a plane as he is headed to France where he will take part in the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., March 26, 2026.     Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS

‘Return hubs’ for migrants clear EU Parliament hurdle

Migrants walk through the village of Kaloi Limenes, on the island of Crete, Greece, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis
Migrants walk through the village of Kaloi Limenes, on the island of Crete, Greece, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis

EU finds 30% of online traders ‘cheat’ on Black Friday sales

Online sellers incorrectly displayed discounts, and used pressure-selling techniques and “drip pricing”, the EU found.
Online sellers incorrectly displayed discounts, and used pressure-selling techniques and “drip pricing”, the EU found.

EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult content

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb 26.
European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb 26.

EU probes Snapchat over suspected child protection failings

US messaging app Snapchat has around 97 million monthly active users in the 27-nation EU bloc.
US messaging app Snapchat has around 97 million monthly active users in the 27-nation EU bloc.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.