Kaliningrad: Russia Has Drawn a Nuclear Red Line Around a Blockade That Doesn’t Exist
On 30 September, Russia put a nuclear threat in writing and sent it to NATO. The diplomatic note, seen by Reuters, warned that Moscow...
Why Are European Firms Funding the AI Race With Their Own Cash?
Europe wants to build a competitive artificial intelligence industry, but a new financing divide is emerging between European companies and their US counterparts.
While American...
Could the Energy Transition Become Its Own Source of Critical Minerals?
The global energy transition is creating a problem that could increasingly undermine its own momentum: the enormous quantities of minerals needed to electrify economies...
Why Is South Korea Threatening Ukraine Over the Transfer of North Korean Soldiers?
A diplomatic dispute between South Korea and Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war is escalating, with Seoul now warning Kyiv of unspecified...
Why Are World Leaders Staying Away From the Pacific’s Biggest Climate Moment?
The Pacific Islands are preparing to take centre stage in global climate diplomacy, but a high-profile pre-COP meeting in Tuvalu and Fiji is facing...
Will Trump’s Diesel Threat Force Europe to Release Its Emergency Fuel Reserves?
The Trump administration has warned France and Germany to release emergency diesel reserves to help lower global fuel prices or risk facing a potential...
Trump’s $200 Billion Korea Deal Faces Its First Test Over Alaska LNG
US President Donald Trump has unveiled up to $200 billion in new South Korean investment in the United States, presenting the commitments as a...
Trump May Not Win the Nobel Peace Prize, But He Could Shape Who Does
US President Donald Trump is unlikely to receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, but his confrontation with the international institutions and political actors involved...
Russia Threatens Nuclear Response if NATO Tries to Isolate Kaliningrad
Russia has warned NATO that it could use nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to isolate Kaliningrad, sharply escalating tensions between Moscow and...
UK Economy Surges Ahead of Budget Showdown But a Tough Winter Looms
Britain’s economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2026, strengthening its position as the fastest-growing Group of Seven economy during...