The EU’s tech rules are under attack — again – POLITICO
Without a hitch, a now-familiar playbook unfolded: The European Commission stood by its “sovereign right to regulate,” European lawmakers…
European heavyweights come out in force to urge Moldovans to snub Putin – POLITICO
“Under normal circumstances, this election campaign should be very favorable to the incumbents. Opinion polls show that, as…
Gaza war to finish by year’s end, US envoy says – POLITICO
He added that Trump was convening a “large meeting” at the White House on Wednesday to hash out…
Germany and Canada announce deeper ties on critical minerals, defense – POLITICO
The countries’ economy ministers, looking toward that purpose, were set to sign an agreement on critical minerals, which…
Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump – POLITICO
Maria Shagina, a sanctions expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said that while the Russian economy…
Norway Wealth Fund Blacklists Caterpillar Over West Bank Links
Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund excluded heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. based on Israel’s use of its bulldozers…
Trump Calls for Gaza War to End Soon as Israel Steps Up Strikes
President Donald Trump called for an end “soon” to Israel’s conflict with Hamas, even as he’s continued to…
Trump deal threatens EU’s image as champion of rules-based trade – POLITICO
At first, Brussels resisted the idea of coordinating with other countries hit by Trump’s tariffs, such as Canada…
Kim Jong-un weeps for North Korea’s Ukraine war dead in display of calculated grief
For the first time since its founding in 1948, North Korea has openly acknowledged the deaths of its…
Moscow and Beijing would have cheered EU-US trade war, von der Leyen says – POLITICO
The pact caps most U.S. tariffs on EU goods at 15 percent, including on cars and pharmaceuticals, and…
Trump’s Count of Wars He’s ‘Settled’ Remains a Matter of Dispute
Looking to bolster his legacy as a global peacemaker, Donald Trump has boasted often in recent days that…
Trump Frustrated After Thinking He Made Headway On Russia-Ukraine Talks Only To See Putin Balk
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump started the week declaring a diplomatic breakthrough in his bid to…