Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston as wars, sanctions and Red Sea security risks complicate the economics of energy abundance.
AfD’s 43.8 percent win in Saxony-Anhalt leaves no clear governing majority and raises major questions over energy, sanctions and eastern Germany’s economy.
Daniel Driscoll’s reported resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turnover and raises questions over procurement, readiness and policy continuity.
Donald Trump seeks a November meeting with Kim Jong Un at the APEC summit to revive stalled nuclear talks amid security and geopolitical challenges in East Asia.
Donald Trump proposes the US host a future FIFA World Cup without Canada and Mexico, suggesting China as a co-host, indicating shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics in global football.
Gasoline prices in annexed Crimea nearly doubled in early July amid Russia's ongoing fuel supply crisis and policy shifts, revealing deep structural challenges in its energy sector.
Germany's 2027 budget plans increased spending and borrowing, focusing on defense amid Russia-related security concerns, raising debates over economic growth and fiscal sustainability.
The Communist Party of Austria has secured a second consecutive victory in Graz’s municipal elections by focusing on housing policies and pragmatic governance amidst a shifting political landscape.
Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas supplies to Armenia due to its EU integration efforts, signaling major economic and geopolitical ramifications for the region.
The UK has issued an indefinite license allowing imports of Russian-origin diesel and kerosene to ease fuel prices amid geopolitical energy disruptions.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.