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EU foreign ministers are debating whether to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move could mark a major shift in Europe’s Middle East policy — but internal divisions may stop Brussels from acting.
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Jul 12, 08:43 PM
Global institutions say the world economy has remained more resilient than expected despite the Middle East war and energy-market pressure. But the real test may still be ahead if shipping routes, oil prices and inflation begin moving together.
Jul 12, 03:18 PM
President Donald Trump has removed key members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission months before the midterm elections, raising urgent questions about federal power, election security and political control over voting rules.
Jul 12, 03:09 PM
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after fresh U.S.-Iran strikes, while Washington insists commercial traffic continues. The dispute over one of the world’s most important energy routes could push oil prices, inflation and global security fears sharply higher.
Jul 12, 02:40 PM
U.S. senators say they have reached an agreement with the Trump administration to advance new Russia sanctions. The proposal could target countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas, turning the Ukraine war into a larger fight over global energy, trade and diplomatic power.
Jul 9, 03:51 PM
Russia has condemned NATO’s latest summit decisions after the alliance pledged major military support for Ukraine and pushed Europe toward higher defence spending. The dispute shows how quickly Europe’s security crisis is moving from battlefield support to continent-wide militari
Jul 9, 03:27 PM
NATO leaders left the Ankara summit with public unity, higher defence-spending promises and renewed U.S. support. But behind the official optimism, Europe is still asking the same question: can the alliance depend on Washington when the next crisis arrives?
Jul 7, 02:16 PM
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says he hopes the United States will approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. President Donald Trump has signaled that sanctions could be lifted and a possible return to the program considered — but the Russian S-400 issue remains unresolve
Jul 7, 12:47 PM
Europe’s governments are under growing pressure to spend more on defence, pensions and industrial policy. Central bankers warn that this could threaten the independence of institutions responsible for controlling inflation.
Jun 30, 11:21 AM
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has given the president broader authority to fire officials at independent federal agencies. Supporters call it democratic accountability. Critics warn it could reshape consumer protection, labor rights and corporate oversight for decades.
Jun 29, 04:50 PM
A new U.S.-Iran framework was meant to reduce tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But fresh weekend strikes have already put the fragile agreement under pressure before technical talks begin in Doha.
Jun 29, 04:36 PM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says he will resign early, potentially triggering elections after 18 months of mass anti-government protests. But critics believe his political influence may survive even if he leaves the presidency.
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OpenEU foreign ministers are debating whether to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move could mark a major shift in Europe’s Middle East policy — but internal divisions may stop Brussels from acting.
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