As the Iranian conflict continues, maritime trade bodies have warned of the significant loss of human life thus far.
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Nicușor Dan has been inaugurated as Romania’s new president, ending months of political instability. Elected on a pro-European platform, he now faces urgent economic challenges and a fragmented
Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on all EU imports and a 25% levy on non-US-manufactured iPhones, triggering sharp market losses and EU warnings of retaliation. Apple
A High Court injunction has blocked the UK from finalising a sovereignty deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The legal challenge, filed by a Chagossian-born British
JPMorgan Chase has created a new Centre for Geopolitics to help clients navigate international risks. Led by Derek Chollet and backed by global political figures, the unit provides
Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill seeks to extend tax cuts, boost defense, and end taxes on tips—while slashing Medicaid and green subsidies. The $3T package faces GOP infighting, fiscal
Trump’s Catholic allies are exerting growing influence in Rome as a new conclave approaches. Backed by wealthy donors and political operatives, they are campaigning for a more traditional
The EU has agreed a €201 billion budget for 2025, prioritising research, health, education and climate action. Key programmes such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ receive increased funding,
The Council of the European Union sanctions traffickers of Captagon, a drug that funds the Syrian regime and terrorist groups
The "Effective Anti-smoking Policies" Index analyses public policies aimed to eradicate smoking, in 59 countries
Luigi Di Maio's candidacy irks key countries across the EU and the Gulf
