Stubb told his audience he feared that peace talks in Ukraine are fast approaching a moment of truth, which could force Kyiv to accept a a bad settlement that involves ceding territory to Putin. The negotiations could even collapse, leaving Europe on the hook — without American help — obliging European powers to step in […]
Continue ReadingKing Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.
Continue ReadingThe exact number killed in Monday night’s strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.
Continue ReadingThe trip comes as Ukraine’s allies fear U.S. President Donald Trump’s attention risks being diverted away from the long-running Ukrainian fight against Russia as he deepens American involvement in the Middle East. Speaking in parliament, Zelenskyy sought to explicitly link the two conflicts, describing the Russian and Iranian regimes as “brothers in hatred.” “Aggressors don’t […]
Continue ReadingThe State Department order to review security at “ALL posts worldwide” follows persistent attacks on U.S. embassies, with almost 300 reported in Iraq alone.
Continue ReadingMar 17, 2026, 6:56 p.mMar 17, 2026, 6:56 p.m Russian National Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu admits that Ukrainian attacks in the Russian hinterland are becoming an increasingly serious problem. The development of weapons, primarily drones, and the sophistication of their methods of use are such that no region of Russia can feel safe, said […]
Continue ReadingChina’s President Xi is reducing the tariffs of 53 African countries to zero as a “gesture of solidarity and opportunity for economic growth for Africa”.Image: IMAGO While Donald Trump peppers the world with tariffs, China is doing the opposite. Imports from almost all African countries will be exempt from customs duties from May 1, 2026. […]
Continue ReadingGenie Godula is pleased to welcome Peter Trubowitz, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Phelan US Centre at the London School of Economics. According to Professor Trubowitz, what we are witnessing is a dynamic in which both sides are trying to expand the scope of the conflict in order to gain leverage. Iran […]
Continue ReadingEU lawmakers moved to advance the EU–US trade agreement after months of resisting pressure from Washington and the European Commission on Tuesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The shift is significant as it kickstarts a process long held by delays due to fundamental disagreements between Brussels and Washington, amplified by their different positions on almost everything – from […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 17/03/2026 – 17:28 GMT+1 The European Commission informally kept the process of membership for Ukraine in an effort to keep talks going despite Budapest’s firm opposition to Kyiv joining the 27-member bloc. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The technical progress under clusters necessary to complete steps in line with EU reforms has been blocked by Hungary […]
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