Darline Graham Norton has been appointed to her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat to protect the fragile Republican majority and continue his policy legacy until 2027.
Russia halts vessel passage through the Azov-Don canal after Ukrainian drone strikes damage key ships, disrupting grain exports and causing wheat prices to surge.
US military strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial vessels heighten risks of conflict and disrupt critical energy trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The EU tightens steel import regulations, cutting duty-free quotas by 47% and imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect domestic industry from cheap steel flooding.
Italy and France express doubts over the EU’s proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, fearing enforcement challenges and unintended restrictions on all Russian nationals.
The US threatens to impose transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail, signaling a new economic lever in Middle East geopolitics.
G7 leaders commit to new sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector and pledge increased military aid to Ukraine amid evolving conflict dynamics and strategic economic pressures.
Ukrainian President Zelensky praises the active role of Trump’s special envoys in diplomacy aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, amidst broader Western efforts to secure peace.
Ukraine apologized to Greece over a maritime drone incident near Lefkada, highlighting expanded security risks and economic implications in the Mediterranean amid Russia’s ongoing aggression.
The US House approved a bill expanding military aid to Ukraine and increasing sanctions on Russia, pending Senate consent amid partisan debates and potential presidential veto.
The EU has postponed appointing a special negotiator with Russia, emphasizing the need to first establish a clear strategy before engaging in talks to end the Ukraine war.
The EU and Mexico finalize a decade-long trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and reducing barriers, aiming to boost exports and investment amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Following high-level talks, China signals renewed interest in purchasing U.S. oil and soybeans, highlighting evolving trade ties and potential geopolitical shifts involving Iran.
The US delays raising tariffs on EU cars until July 4, awaiting compliance with a major 2025 trade agreement, underscoring ongoing transatlantic trade tensions.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement begins temporarily, promising industrial growth amid legal and environmental challenges within the European Union.
US-Iran tensions trigger a 7% rise in Brent oil prices amid threats of long-term blockade, exposing the economic vulnerabilities of global energy markets.