Markets Exhale as Trump Dials Down Iran Risk, but Tech Rout Deepens
Global markets steadied on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of imminent U.S. military action against Iran, easing pressure on...
European Forces Deploy to Greenland as Trump Pushes for Island Acquisition
Tensions over Greenland have escalated as U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the mineral-rich and strategically positioned island, claiming Denmark cannot...
Trump Casts Doubt on Iran’s Exiled Heir as U.S. Keeps Distance from Regime Change
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly questioned whether Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi could command meaningful support inside Iran, signalling caution about endorsing an...
Blockade Politics: How U.S. Control of Venezuela Is Choking China’s Oil Lifeline
China’s oil imports from Venezuela are expected to decline sharply from February as U.S. enforcement measures disrupt crude shipments. The downturn follows Washington’s declaration...
Trump’s ‘Third World’ Ban, Now Official: 75 Countries Blocked
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The Trump administration will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand, starting...
How Transport Shapes UK–EU Trade in a Post Brexit Economy
Since Brexit, much of the discussion around UK–EU trade has focused on policy, regulation, and politics. However, the real story plays out on the...
Netanyahu Bets His Political Survival on a U.S. War with Iran
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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uphill battle for re-election, with polls showing him losing and his coalition fracturing, a potential...
Portugal’s Historic Election Heads for a Runoff
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Portugal faces a pivotal and fragmented presidential election this Sunday, with polls showing no clear winner and the strong possibility of a historic...
How Iran’s Protests Opened a New Kurdish Front
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Armed Kurdish separatist groups attempted to cross from Iraq into Iran, according to sources, in a move that suggests external actors are seeking...
China Targets U.S., Israeli Cyber Firms in Security Clampdown
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Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to halt the use of cybersecurity software from several U.S. and Israeli firms, citing national security concerns,...