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Trump–Merz Talks Test Transatlantic Ties Amid Iran War and Tariff Turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House at a moment of acute geopolitical strain. What was initially expected...
Netanyahu Vows Swift Victory as Iran War Engulfs Gulf and Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war against Iran “is not going to take years,” rejecting comparisons to protracted Middle East conflicts. Speaking...
How the Iran Conflict Threatens Europe’s Energy Security and Growth
The U. S.-Israeli military actions against Iran are expected to increase inflation and negatively affect Europe's already slow economic growth. The attacks have disrupted...
Middle East Strikes Trigger Widespread Oil and Gas Shutdowns
A wave of attacks across the Middle East has forced precautionary shutdowns of key oil and gas facilities, including Saudi Arabia’s largest refinery, Israeli...
Travel Shares Plunge as U.S.-Iran Conflict Sends Flights Into Turmoil
Shares in the global travel sector fell sharply Monday as escalating U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran disrupted flights worldwide, forced the closure...
Iran Strikes Could Nudge North Korea Back to the Negotiating Table with Trump
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are sending reverberations far beyond the Middle East. Experts suggest the...
Beijing’s Tech Blueprint: China Signals Next Phase in Global Innovation Rivalry
China’s annual meeting of the National People's Congress will outline how Beijing intends to convert recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, and space technology...
Greenland’s Ballot Test: Independence Dreams vs. Danish Ties in the Arctic
When voters in Greenland cast ballots in Denmark’s March 24 parliamentary election, the outcome will resonate far beyond the Arctic island’s population of roughly...
Hezbollah Strikes Israel, Beirut Bombed as Lebanon’s Leaders Push Back
The fragile calm between Hezbollah and Israel collapsed overnight as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward northern Israel, declaring the attack retaliation for the...
Growth Cools, Momentum Holds: India Still Leads the Global Pack
India’s economy expanded 7.8% year-on-year in the October–December quarter, easing from 8.4% in the previous quarter. The moderation reflects softer government spending and private...