EU’s €90B plan to fund Ukraine in jeopardy as Hungary blocks deal – POLITICO
Hungary’s threat to veto the loan is a major setback for Ukraine, whose coffers will begin running low on…
How India captured Iranian ghost ships smuggling oil through Arabian Sea
The seized vessels were operating under the names Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia. Upon inspection, authorities…
Document reveals EU-US pitch for $800B postwar Ukraine ‘prosperity’ plan – POLITICO
The funding strategy stretches until 2040 alongside an immediate 100-day operational plan to get the project off the…
Brussels unveils plan to fill up Ukraine’s war chest with billions to spend on weapons – POLITICO
Once the legal text is agreed, the EU will raise joint debt to finance the initiative, although the governments…
US Still in Pursuit of Third Oil Tanker in Venezuela Blockade
The US is still in pursuit of a third oil tanker near Venezuela, according to a US official,…
Trump Gets Another Try to Deliver His Economic Message
This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today, economy and…
Belarus frees opposition figures as US lifts some sanctions – POLITICO
“The United States is lifting sanctions on potash,” Coale told journalists in Minsk. “I think this is a…
EU Seeks Russia Asset Freeze Deal by Friday to Ease Ukraine Aid
The European Union is set to approve a deal on Friday that would lengthen the bloc’s freeze on…
Belgium demands extra cash buffer for Russian assets loan – POLITICO
This cash buffer would come on top of financial guarantees that EU countries would provide against the €210…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Issues Order Banning Israel Divestment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a pair of executive orders aimed at addressing antisemitism, his office…
5 main takeaways – POLITICO
Belgium is demanding that the guarantees exceed the total value of the EU loan and extend beyond the…
Trump Urges Israel, Syria Dialogue After Border Clash
US President Donald Trump encouraged Israel to maintain a dialogue with Syria after a deadly military operation on…