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fromemptywheel
6 days ago
Europe politics

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

European leaders warn Trump's Greenland tariffs threaten 'dangerous downward spiral'

Eight NATO leaders condemned U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland and affirmed solidarity with Denmark and Greenland while reaffirming commitment to Arctic security.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Threatens to Sever Ties With NATO Over Iran Split: They Weren't There for Us'

Trump is considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO due to lack of support from allies in conflicts, particularly regarding Iran.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
13 hours ago

Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says

BCA Research estimates 40% chance of U.S. recession; oil prices could reach $200 with sustained 10% supply cuts.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The opening bars of a geoeconomic funeral march

Economic uncertainty is high, with potential stagflation and recession risks due to geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions.
World news
fromAxios
1 day ago

The massive economic impact of the global energy crisis

Global economic growth is expected to slow significantly due to the war's impact on supply chains and rising costs.
#trump
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Perils of One-Man Rule

Trump admires Xi Jinping's strongman leadership, but Xi's ruthlessness is weakening China, as seen in military purges and leadership instability.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Perils of One-Man Rule

Trump admires Xi Jinping's strongman leadership, but Xi's ruthlessness is weakening China, as seen in military purges and leadership instability.
#donald-trump
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump claims Starmer is weak as he mocks PM and UK aircraft carriers

Donald Trump mocked Keir Starmer's leadership during a White House speech, questioning the UK's military support amid tensions in the Middle East.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

Donald Trump's unpredictability undermines traditional alliances and the liberal international order, causing concern among European leaders.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Chaos, fear and disappointment: Trump's tariffs turn one year old

April 2, 2025, marked a significant shift in U.S. trade policy with the implementation of high tariffs, but failed to achieve intended economic benefits.
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite

UK businesses face some of the highest electricity costs in Europe, a situation that has worsened following the recent surge in global gas prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London startup
fromFortune
3 days ago

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a lot of headwinds' now | Fortune

"The influx of visitors will likely generate billions of dollars in economic activity, benefiting the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors. Host city hotels anticipate record occupancy, and local businesses will benefit from increased visitor traffic."
World news
#g7
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

G7 ready to take necessary measures' to ensure energy market stability

G7 nations are taking measures to stabilize energy markets amid rising prices and inflation concerns due to geopolitical tensions.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

G7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split

G7 foreign ministers meet to address Middle East tensions and other global crises, with a focus on narrowing differences with the US.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Trump says King would have taken different stand' on Iran in fresh dig at Starmer

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

You have to be serious': Macron criticises Trump's mixed messages about Nato and Iran

Emmanuel Macron criticized Donald Trump's inconsistent statements on the Iran war and NATO, emphasizing the need for stability and seriousness in international relations.
#strait-of-hormuz
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

British PM Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions from Iran's actions against commercial shipping.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Nations to meet on Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for others to 'take the lead'

Over 30 countries are meeting to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

UK to host virtual summit on Strait of Hormuz

International efforts are underway to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and energy price disruptions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will be challenging, according to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amid ongoing conflicts affecting navigation.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Frontlines: Escalation in Iran conflict could trigger pandemic-level disruption to global economy

Escalating Middle East conflict threatens global energy flows, economic stability, and Canadian agriculture and trade.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
World politics

Reeves slams Trump over Middle East conflict as UK faces soaring energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor criticizes Trump's military actions in the Middle East for lacking a clear exit strategy, threatening regional stability and UK's economic security.
World politics
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Frontlines: Escalation in Iran conflict could trigger pandemic-level disruption to global economy

Escalating Middle East conflict threatens global energy flows, economic stability, and Canadian agriculture and trade.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
5 days ago

UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says

Closer partnership with the EU is essential for Britain's long-term national interest and economic recovery post-Brexit.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Canada in push for joint G7 and Middle East effort to de-escalate Iran war

Canada is coordinating with G7 and Middle East partners to develop de-escalation strategies and exit pathways for the Iran conflict, emphasizing regional stability and protection of non-belligerent states.
#us-foreign-policy
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days 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
5 days 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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK gathers more than 30 countries in bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to the world

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
#oil-prices
Europe news
fromCity AM
6 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
World news

Oil price moderates after Macron, as leader of G7, confirms 'the use of strategic reserves is an envisaged option' | Fortune

Europe news
fromCity AM
6 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
World news

Oil price moderates after Macron, as leader of G7, confirms 'the use of strategic reserves is an envisaged option' | Fortune

fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Carney's First Year: Clear Eyed Abroad, Tone Deaf at Home | The Walrus

We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false. Just because Canada benefited from it didn't hide the fact that it was unfair. The rules didn't apply equally to everyone. The strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. Power, not principle, set the terms.
Canada news
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The EU is preparing to slam the door on Trump and cling to multilateralism

EU leaders prioritize multilateralism and rules-based order while addressing energy price surges and geopolitical instability driven by US-Iran conflict and Trump's foreign policy.
Canada news
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

What Is Mark Carney Really Offering the World?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposes an alternative to American hegemony and Trumpism, advocating for middle powers like Canada to pursue independent foreign policy at the 2026 World Economic Forum.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

G7 decides against emergency oil release despite rising prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We are not there yet. What we've agreed upon is to use any necessary tools, if needed, to stabilise the market, including the potential release of stockpiles.
Europe news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

G7 to discuss release of emergency oil reserves as price tops $100

G7 finance ministers are coordinating an emergency meeting to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves in response to crude prices exceeding $100 following US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's wrecking ball pushes US allies closer to China

European leaders are increasingly courting China as US unpredictability drives them to maintain ties, risking deeper dependencies despite intentions to de-risk.
#g7-summit
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Macron takes aim at bully' Trump as EU ramps up response to president's threats

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
#canada
#transatlantic-relations
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

At Davos, Trump's Speech Stood Out-but Another One Mattered Much More

Middle-sized countries must form alliances to counter destructive great-power dominance; recent U.S. actions and claims heighten the urgency for such realignment.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

Marco Rubio argued that postwar U.S.-European faith in inevitable liberal democracy contributed to mass migration that now threatens social cohesion, cultural continuity, and national futures.
#davos
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Seven talking points from Trump's Davos speech: From Greenland to Macron's sunglasses and the 'green scam'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Seven talking points from Trump's Davos speech: From Greenland to Macron's sunglasses and the 'green scam'

#tariffs
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Major U.S. allies in western Europe warn of 'dangerous downward spiral' as Trump threatens tariffs over his lust for Greenland | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Major U.S. allies in western Europe warn of 'dangerous downward spiral' as Trump threatens tariffs over his lust for Greenland | Fortune

Canada news
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump responds to Carney in Davos: "Canada lives because of the United States"

U.S.-Canada relations have sharply worsened as Trump's dominance rhetoric and taunts toward Mark Carney prompt Canadian preparations for potential U.S. aggression.
#greenland
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

The week Europe grew a backbone: how they went from calling Trump 'daddy' to saying 'no' to the big American bully | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

The week Europe grew a backbone: how they went from calling Trump 'daddy' to saying 'no' to the big American bully | Fortune

Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Canada's Mark Carney seeks reset on pivotal trip to China

Mark Carney visited China to recalibrate strained ties and pursue economic diversification to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US, UK, EU, Australia and more to meet to discuss critical minerals alliance

Ministers from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will meet in Washington this week to discuss a strategic alliance over critical minerals. The summit is being seen as a step to repair transatlantic ties fractured by a year of conflict with Donald Trump and pave the way for other alliances to help countries de-risk from China, including one centred on steel.
World news
fromFortune
2 months ago

Bessent accuses Carney of 'virtue signaling' after his big speech at Davos, with divorce between Canada and America in the air | Fortune

do what he thinks is best for the Canadian people, not his own virtue signaling,
US politics
World news
fromAxios
2 months ago

The week the world cracked open at Davos

Rapidly advancing AI threatens massive job losses and extreme wealth concentration while geopolitical strains with allies intensify amid Davos tensions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The powerful have their power. We have the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to act together | Mark Carney

A rupture in the world order marks the end of a pleasant fiction and the start of harsh geopolitics where great powers act without constraints.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Column | At Davos, Trump's Greenland gambit prompts European backlash

"Calm down the hysteria," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday. "Take a deep breath." He was urging European counterparts and journalists not to read too much into the current kerfuffle over President Donald Trump's desire to annex Greenland, which was followed by the threat of new U.S. tariffs on a group of European countries standing in solidarity with Denmark.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The United States and Europe gauge the depth of their rift in Munich

U.S.-Europe relations have sharply deteriorated under Trump's second term, creating a major transatlantic rift and forcing Europe to reassess responses to disruptive U.S. policies.
fromAxios
2 months ago

The great Davos divorce: America's allies draw red line with Trump

We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false. That the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. ... That international law applied with varying rigor depending on the identity of the accused or the victim,
World news
#world-economic-forum
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Trump and his Greenland threats are set to dominate a high-stakes World Economic Forum in Davos | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Trump and his Greenland threats are set to dominate a high-stakes World Economic Forum in Davos | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Geoeconomic confrontation world's top threat, global leaders say

Geoeconomic confrontation using trade, investment, sanctions and industrial policy as weapons poses the most likely short-term global crisis trigger, identified by 18% of decision-makers.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump and Macron: A turbulent transatlantic affair

Trump publicly posted Macron's private message and mocked him, intensifying tensions and prompting France to deploy troops and expand diplomatic presence in Greenland.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why is the US quitting international organisations?

There are more signs that the United States is disengaging from the global order established after World War II. President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to pull out of more than 60 agencies, half of them part of the United Nations. Trump argues that being a member of these organisations is contrary to his country's interests. The secretary of state went as far as saying they're useless or wasteful.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

No one power' can solve global problems, says UN chief as Trump veers away

International cooperation is eroding as powerful countries undermine multilateral institutions, threatening international law while the UN pushes for just, sustainable peace and global problem-solving.
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