Iran’s foreign minister says indirect talks with US ‘constructive’
This combination of pictures created on April 09, 2025 shows US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff after a…
Russia claims to take penultimate village in Kursk – POLITICO
The claims were not immediately verifiable. POLITICO has approached the Ukrainian defense ministry for confirmation. Ukrainian forces last…
Iran and US to resume nuclear negotiations in Rome
A 3D-printed miniature model of Donald Trump and the U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration…
Russia’s effort to get US to drop aviation sanctions hits EU resistance – POLITICO
Beyond the political decisions on sanctions, the EU official also pointed to “major safety and security issues” related…
South Korea to Leverage LNG and Shipbuilding in U.S. Tariff Talks
By Charles Kennedy – Apr 17, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT
South Korea will use its shipbuilding capabilities…
German parties’ boycott of far right looks to be over — with AfD on course for key jobs – POLITICO
The AfD won more than 20 percent of the vote and secured 152 seats to become the biggest…
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days – POLITICO
Because the news broke on a Friday night in Europe, many U.K. officials had to start working at…
Come see ‘what Putin did’ – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
EU will use Trump tariff freeze to push new fossil fuel deal – POLITICO
“In the future, we will be buying more gas from the U.S.,” EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said…
Russian missile attack kills more than 30 in Sumy in northern Ukraine – POLITICO
The Ukrainian leader accused Russia of ignoring the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, adding that Moscow is “convinced…
Breton urges EU to flex its muscles on trade – POLITICO
“The European Commission represents 450 million citizens,” Breton said, adding that it was up to the Commission chief…
Shootings, debt and political paralysis show Brussels is falling apart – POLITICO
De Beukelaer, who attempted to reboot coalition negotiations last month, is scathing. In all the months since the…