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Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Ukraine war briefing: Quick loan in pipeline as Druzhba reopens

The Druzhba pipeline is set to resume operations after repairs, while Ukraine anticipates EU approval for a significant loan following Hungary's political changes.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year Zelenskyy

Europe needs its own defense system against ballistic missiles, and Ukraine is actively pursuing this goal through talks with several countries.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Ukraine Has Written Off the United States

Ukraine has shifted its diplomatic focus away from the U.S. and is seeking new military partnerships amid growing disillusionment with American support.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

Deescalation in the Middle East is crucial to maintain focus and support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Europe live: Russia does not deserve' lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine

Russia should face continued sanctions following attacks that killed 16 and injured 100 in Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year Zelenskyy

Europe needs its own defense system against ballistic missiles, and Ukraine is actively pursuing this goal through talks with several countries.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Ukraine Has Written Off the United States

Ukraine has shifted its diplomatic focus away from the U.S. and is seeking new military partnerships amid growing disillusionment with American support.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

Deescalation in the Middle East is crucial to maintain focus and support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Europe live: Russia does not deserve' lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine

Russia should face continued sanctions following attacks that killed 16 and injured 100 in Ukraine.
#iran-war
World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America': how the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power | Fortune

The Iran War has accelerated permanent structural shifts in the global economy, altering supply chains and geopolitical alliances significantly.
World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America': how the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power | Fortune

The Iran War has accelerated permanent structural shifts in the global economy, altering supply chains and geopolitical alliances significantly.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what's next as talks stumble

Negotiations between the US and Iran are uncertain as a ceasefire nears expiration amid rising tensions and threats from both sides.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran refuses to negotiate under pressure from the US.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of the US-Israeli conflict?

US Marines captured an Iranian-flagged ship, escalating tensions and complicating upcoming talks in Islamabad as Iran vows retaliation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what's next as talks stumble

Negotiations between the US and Iran are uncertain as a ceasefire nears expiration amid rising tensions and threats from both sides.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran refuses to negotiate under pressure from the US.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of the US-Israeli conflict?

US Marines captured an Iranian-flagged ship, escalating tensions and complicating upcoming talks in Islamabad as Iran vows retaliation.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

EU foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East Europe live

EU foreign ministers are discussing Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East, focusing on the Druzbha pipeline and Israel's actions.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe's Far Right

Donald Trump's actions are straining US-Europe relations, particularly regarding energy security and political alliances within Europe.
#iran
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Iranian Diaspora Is Fracturing Over Trump's War

The normalization of war and its celebration among some in the Iranian diaspora reflects a troubling redefinition of violence and foreign intervention.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Says War Working Out Very Well' At Event Minutes After Iran Attacks Oil Tanker

Trump claims positive developments with Iran despite ongoing tensions and recent attacks.
World politics
fromThe New Republic
1 week ago

Trump Is Waging One Big War Against the Rest of the World

Iran and Venezuela share similarities in being demonized, facing sanctions, and having advocates for regime change, despite diverging paths recently.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Iranian Diaspora Is Fracturing Over Trump's War

The normalization of war and its celebration among some in the Iranian diaspora reflects a troubling redefinition of violence and foreign intervention.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Says War Working Out Very Well' At Event Minutes After Iran Attacks Oil Tanker

Trump claims positive developments with Iran despite ongoing tensions and recent attacks.
World politics
fromThe New Republic
1 week ago

Trump Is Waging One Big War Against the Rest of the World

Iran and Venezuela share similarities in being demonized, facing sanctions, and having advocates for regime change, despite diverging paths recently.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: 90bn EU loan for Ukraine to be released in second quarter

The EU plans to release a new €90 billion loan to Ukraine in Q2 amid ongoing Russian aggression.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peace

Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the US to promote regional peace and enhance its diplomatic and economic standing.
#trump
France politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Tears Into EU Nations That Wouldn't Get Involved' in Iran Decapitation': Go Get Your Own Oil!'

Trump criticized European nations for not supporting U.S. actions against Iran, urging them to secure their own oil and military supplies.
#china
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

China cautiously stakes out behind-the-scenes role to end Iran war

China maintains a cautious stance in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, prioritizing economic interests and noninterference in regional conflicts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

China is balancing its alliance with Iran while addressing its global interests, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

China Watches Trump Blink

China can learn from the Iran war that U.S. resolve weakens under economic pressure, impacting its willingness to confront military challenges.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

China cautiously stakes out behind-the-scenes role to end Iran war

China maintains a cautious stance in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, prioritizing economic interests and noninterference in regional conflicts.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

China is balancing its alliance with Iran while addressing its global interests, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

China Watches Trump Blink

China can learn from the Iran war that U.S. resolve weakens under economic pressure, impacting its willingness to confront military challenges.
#russia
fromFortune
3 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin finally admits Russia's economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up | Fortune

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

At least 17 people killed in Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year

Russia's recent drone and missile strikes on Ukraine resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 100 injuries, marking the deadliest attack this year.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
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Putin has been humiliated as Russia at risk of 'falling apart' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian forces are failing in Ukraine: Ukrainian military remains intact and successfully resisting while massive Russian casualties risk Kremlin collapse.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
3 days ago

Putin finally admits Russia's economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up | Fortune

Putin expressed frustration over Russia's economic decline and demanded solutions from aides amid shrinking GDP and negative industrial indicators.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

At least 17 people killed in Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year

Russia's recent drone and missile strikes on Ukraine resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 100 injuries, marking the deadliest attack this year.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Is the Trump-Xi Summit the Key to Resolving Global Conflicts?

The upcoming summit between Trump and Xi Jinping presents an opportunity for U.S.-China cooperation to address global conflicts and economic issues.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Xi hails China-Russia ties, signals bigger role in Iran war

Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of China-Russia relations and called for deeper cooperation amid regional tensions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia seeking to bring Belarus back into the war, says Zelenskyy

Kyiv's wartime experience can enhance freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and deter aggressive actions in other regions.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace

"Six months into the ceasefire, civilians in Gaza remain trapped amid attacks on civilians, restricted aid and an uncertain political process that is now shaping whether recovery will begin or collapse."
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Geopolitical tensions and energy volatility shape global markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Major indices, including the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, all recorded gains, with the Nasdaq delivering its strongest weekly performance since November.
Europe news
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Israel says it's West's defender, but cares little for European critics

Israel faces increasing international criticism and isolation due to its military actions and disregard for traditional allies.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Europe's hard right fractures over US-Israel war on Iran

Europe's far-right parties are divided between Atlanticists supporting US-Israeli military action against Iran and nationalists opposing foreign interventions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#us-foreign-policy
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Ukraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue

Territorial disputes dominate UAE talks as the United States pursues a peace plan; Ukraine insists Russia must be ready to end the war it started.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine, Russia and the United States met in Abu Dhabi to focus on Donbas, pursue political solutions, and consider a Ukrainian-controlled free-trade zone in the occupied east.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Oil for cash? UkraineHungary tension continues to escalate

Hungary seized $80 million in cash and 9 kilograms of gold from Ukrainian security vans during the election campaign, citing money laundering suspicions while blocking EU aid to Ukraine.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Sovereignty isn't a toggle feature

European cloud alternatives like Hetzner and Scaleway can deliver comparable performance and capabilities to AWS while significantly reducing costs, though they require greater operational responsibility and architectural commitment to sovereignty.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Minority Report: Ukraine as Bugbear

One could attribute Russian attempts at hacking and influencing the 2016 general election to retaliation for the CIA's involvement in Ukraine, or to a personal vendetta against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with regard to Ukraine ahead of the Maidan revolt, or to rousing anti-Putin sentiment in Russia: ... Five years ago, he blamed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the anti-Kremlin protests in Moscow's Bolotnaya Square. "She set the tone for some of our actors in the country and gave the signal," Putin said. "They heard this and, with the support of the U.S. State Department, began active work." (No evidence was provided for the accusation.) ...
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Unmentioned but present, Trump is a common denominator in Asia-Europe ties

US policy uncertainty is driving nations toward strategic partnerships and trade agreements with China, the EU, and each other to reduce reliance on American markets.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stunned, sidelined and disunited': how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Europe must adopt a realistic, interest-driven foreign policy as the rules-based international order becomes unreliable in an increasingly chaotic world.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Zelensky Warns Putin Has 'Started World War III' Alert - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Putin has already effectively begun a new global conflict; stopping further seizure requires forceful international resolve, increased diplomatic and military support, and no territorial concessions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three?

The world faces escalating conflicts, raising fears of a potential third world war amid geopolitical tensions and military actions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran war cannot be 'windfall' for Putin, says Starmer, as Zelenskyy arrives in UK

UK Prime Minister Starmer hosts Zelenskyy while warning against allowing Middle East conflicts to benefit Putin, as Roman Abramovich faces legal action over Chelsea sale proceeds owed to Ukraine war victims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The world order we're leaving behind may be replaced by no order at all

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, inspired a wave of enthusiastic nodding among the cosmopolitan crowd gathered in Davos last month when he took to the podium and proclaimed that the world order underwritten by the United States, which prevailed in the west throughout the postwar era, was over. The organizing principle that emerged from the ashes of the second world war, that interdependence would promote world peace by knitting nations' interests together in a drive for common security and prosperity, no longer works.
World news
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran war exposes BRICS fault lines

Iran urges BRICS to intervene in US-Israel conflict, but internal divisions among member states limit the bloc's ability to forge consensus on Middle East issues.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US-Israel war with Iran shows fault lines in BRICS alliance

Iran urges BRICS to intervene in US-Israel conflict, but internal divisions among members limit the bloc's ability to forge consensus or take collective action.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Facing a mercurial Trump, countries scramble to forge new alliances

Countries are increasingly settling aside old grudges to lessen their reliance on Washington. As Donald Trump continues to unleash havoc on allies and trading partners, countries are scrambling to forge new alliances and mend broken ones as they try to shield themselves from a mercurial American president. The past few months have seen a flurry of diplomatic moves by governments seeking to lessen their reliance on the United States, including among countries that had long nursed grudges against one another.
World news
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What is the 'rules-based order' and can it survive?

The rules-based international order, built on post-World War II multilateral institutions and laws, faces erosion and contested legitimacy worldwide.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Ukraine-Russia Talks Begin In Abu Dhabi As Moscow Launches Fresh Strikes

US-facilitated trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia began in Abu Dhabi while Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A distraction, a threat: how Ukrainians have viewed the Greenland crisis

But the echoes of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin's imperial land grab of the waiter's own country are clear to him. They're crazy. The pair of them. For those paying more attention in Ukraine, amid Russian airstrikes, the freezing cold and power cuts, the correspondences are not only clear, but often alarming even if for now Trump has switched from sabre rattling to trying to rationalise a vague and incoherent deal he thinks he struck for the territory with Nato.
World news
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The War's Next Phase: Five Indicators That Matter Most

Military operations against symmetric targets succeed historically, but asymmetric threats like Shahed drones require adaptive branch plans rather than predetermined sequels.
#multipolarity
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of delay tactics' to stall Ukraine-Russia peace talks - Europe live

Russian forces reportedly destroyed 113 Ukrainian drones after attacks including one that caused an oil-storage fire; Zelenskyy voiced frustration with stalled negotiations and foreign pressure.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Law of the jungle: How the actions of Trump, Putin and Netanyahu are weakening the rules-based order

International law and institutions are collapsing as powerful leaders abandon restraint, replacing post-Cold War norms with brazen force and contempt for legal frameworks.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Putin will be smiling': Ukraine struggles as US focus moves to Iran

Iran's conflict with Israel and the US creates complex implications for Ukraine, offering both defense technology opportunities and potential resource competition while shifting international attention from Ukraine's war.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

"We Are All Passengers on the Titanic"

Human rights and freedoms are losing significance as disorganization and cruelty rise, international institutions are devalued, and US policy favors relations with perceived great powers.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Is Trump's Board of Peace' an effort to curtail Europe's middle powers?

Most European countries declined to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, citing concerns about supplanting the United Nations and legitimacy.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ukraine-US talks in Geneva on Thursday preparation for trilateral meeting with Russia', Zelenskyy says Europe live

Zelenskyy prepares trilateral talks with Russia in early March while discussing prisoner exchanges and Ukraine reconstruction, as Trump emphasizes NATO's increased defense spending commitment to 5% of GDP.
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