Finance leaders from the Group of Seven stressed the urgent need to reduce the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning that a prolonged war could weigh heavily on global growth. Meeting on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring gatherings in Washington, officials also reaffirmed the importance […]
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European Central Bank policymakers have downplayed the likelihood of an interest rate hike in April, emphasizing the need for more economic data before making any decision. European Central Bank officials noted that while inflation has risen above the 2% target due to higher energy costs, the timing of any policy move is less important than […]
Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev is leading opinion polls ahead of the April 19 parliamentary election, campaigning on an anti-corruption platform and promising stability after years of political turmoil. Backed strongly by rural and older voters, Radev has positioned himself as a reformer determined to dismantle what he calls an entrenched oligarchic system. The
Turkish authorities have detained 162 people accused of posting or sharing online content that allegedly praised recent school shootings and undermined public order. Officials said the arrests were part of a wider crackdown on social media activity following two separate attacks this week that left multiple students and a teacher dead, and several others injured. […]
Italy has decided not to renew its five-year defence cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, citing the “current situation” without providing further details. Officials said the government is still assessing what the suspension will mean in practice for military and technical cooperation between the two countries. The move comes as
Russia has warned that European efforts to expand drone production and supply to Ukraine risk deepening their involvement in the ongoing conflict. The Russian defence ministry said several EU nations are increasing support for Ukraine’s drone capabilities, a move Moscow views as a dangerous escalation in the war. It also released a list of facilities […]
Lawmakers in France and Italy are moving forward with new laws to define and combat antisemitism, following a sharp rise in anti-Jewish incidents since 2023. The French proposal, set for parliamentary debate, seeks to penalize actions such as implicitly justifying terrorism or comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. Meanwhile, Italy is considering legislation that would formally
Pedro Sanchez and Xi Jinping met in Beijing to reinforce bilateral relations, emphasizing the need for stronger cooperation as the global order faces increasing instability. During the talks, Xi described the international system as “crumbling,” while Sanchez stressed that closer ties between Spain and China are essential to safeguard multilateralism. Sanchez’s visit
George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary General and veteran Labour figure, has issued a scathing rebuke of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, warning that Britain’s national security is “in peril.” In a high-profile lecture delivered in Salisbury, Robertson accused the current government of “corrosive complacency” and failing to back military rhetoric
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has appointed his predecessor, Mute B. Egede, as the nation’s new foreign minister. In addition to managing international relations, Egede will oversee the critical portfolios of mineral resources and business policies. The move comes at a high-stakes moment for the island as it navigates complex diplomatic waters and









