Europe’s rightwing parties squirm as Trump threatens tariffs
Maga allies refuse to condone US president’s threats over Greenland, with many staying quiet or blaming Brussels...
5dFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact
Japanese opposition parties merge in challenge to Takaichi
Centrist bloc including ruling party’s former coalition partner raises risks for PM ahead of expected snap election...
Jan 15Financial TimesPolitics
French opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French ha...
4dFrance 24PoliticsImpact
Economic pressure could hurt Iran more than a military strike
A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain...
Jan 13Financial TimesPoliticsImpact
Denmark’s investment fund has ‘huge appetite’ to invest in Greenland, says CEO
EIFO says it wants to be ‘a long-term reliable partner’ for the Arctic island...
6dFinancial TimeseconomicsImpact
Will Iran’s instability force China to rethink its Middle East strategy?
Iran’s streets have once again become a site of uncertainty, but this time the tremors extend far beyond its borders. Unrest that began in late December spread across multiple provinces and continued ...
3dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact
Presidential elections in Portugal could bring another victory for populists in Europe
A record number of 11 candidates are running in Sunday's presidential elections in Portugal, with a populist leader set to bring another political breakthrough to Europe's rising far-right parties....
5dEuronewsPoliticsImpact
China, Canada poised to reset trade ties after Trump’s tariffs force rethink
Canada and China appear ready to kick-start trade talks after years of strained relations, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week coinciding with both countries question...
Jan 13South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact
New ceasefire reached between Syria's military and Kurdish-led forces
After clashes resumed between Syria's military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces a new ceasefire agreement was reached on January 20. Syria's government said it will give the SDF four days ...
3dFrance 24Politics
Thailand’s election turns into a cash splash contest to win votes
Thailand’s election season has triggered a dizzying array of cash giveaway offers from parties vying for votes, from a US$2,000 payment for newborns to debt write-offs and US$100 monthly top-ups for t...
Jan 13South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact
Macron says Ukraine now relies on France, instead of the US, for intelligence
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country is now providing Ukraine with "two-thirds" of its intelligence. Philippe Magoni / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Emmanuel Macron said that France...
Jan 16Business InsiderPoliticsImpact
Take a look at the fanciest private jets and government aircraft that took the rich and powerful to Davos
Private jets and other VIP aircraft at Zurich Dübendorf Airport on Tuesday. ENNIO LEANZA / AFP Some of the world's fanciest aircraft descended on Switzerland this week. Business Insider tracked some o...
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