Trump freezes $6.8 billion in education funding; California hit hard
The Trump administration on Monday moved to withhold a projected $6.8 billion nationwide in education funds — including…
It’s that man again! Veteran Dombrovskis as EU economy boss will reassure Germany. – POLITICO
“When Valdis speaks, financial markets calm down,” said a former staffer of his. The Brussels bubble is rife…
Indonesia central bank keeps rates at 5.5%, eyes currency stability
JAKARTA (Reuters) — Indonesia’s central bank held policy rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, pausing in its easing…
‘Iran can never have a nuclear weapon’ – POLITICO
KANANASKIS, Alberta — The leaders of the G7 countries on Monday issued a joint statement saying Iran should…
EU urges Trump to ditch trade war as G7 kicks off – POLITICO
Europe can’t increase defense spending if it has to fight a trade war at the same time, Council…
Bulgaria won’t ‘do a Greece’ when it joins eurozone, central bank chief promises – POLITICO
New pressures Bulgaria’s central bank, too, will face a significant adjustment. Under the currency board regime, inflation has…
Seven reality checks on Britain’s sunshine spending review – POLITICO
Departments also need to find “efficiency gains” averaging 4 percent by 2028/29, a total of £13.8 billion per…
South Korea seeks a president who will bring stability
BeijingSouth Korea will go to the polls this Tuesday seeking institutional order and economic stability. The presidential elections…
Trump order targeting WilmerHale struck down by federal judge
Welch would be pleased to see the beatdown that Judge Richard Leon delivered against the administration last week…
Council of Europe hits back at EU leaders calling to ease migrant expulsions – POLITICO
They argued that in some cases, the court “posed too many limitations on the states’ ability to decide…
Europe sees opportunity in Trump’s economic chaos – POLITICO
Since the euro’s inception, policymakers have dreamed of eroding the dominance of the U.S. dollar in global finance…
Syria, Lebanon’s moves to centralise power leads to crackdowns on Palestinian factions | World News
Lebanon and Syria are cracking down on Palestinian factions that for decades have had an armed presence in…