Top Putin ally predicts Europe and Britain will ‘beg’ for Russian energy – POLITICO
He also claimed the West had “shot itself in the foot” by cutting reliance on Russian energy after…
Iran Announces 60% Minimum Wage Hike Amid Economic Woes
Iran’s labour minister has announced a more than 60 per cent hike in the minimum wage, local media…
World’s money launderers are shifting to crypto, report warns – POLITICO
In America, President Donald Trump has come under fire for his ties to the industry. In April last year the…
UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since start of full-scale invasion – POLITICO
Britain is also targeting Russia’s shadow fleet — oil tankers used to evade sanctions which have been surveilled,…
Oil Prices Surge 3% After Russia-Ukraine Talks Break Down
By Tsvetana Paraskova – Feb 18, 2026, 9:00 AM CST
Oil prices surged nearly 3% after peace…
UK must decide future of deal with firm linked to Russia’s gas – POLITICO
But TotalEnergies retains ties to fossil fuel trade with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Now, pro-Ukrainian campaigners and parliamentarians — including the…
UK splits with France and Italy over Putin talks – POLITICO
The comments come amid fears in Brussels that the EU could be sidelined if Washington takes the lead…
UK ambassador and all embassy staff evacuated from Iran – POLITICO
“Foreign Office travel advice has now been updated to reflect this consular change.” The move came shortly after…
UK offers to work with Europe on Putin shadow fleet seizures – POLITICO
Cooper made her comments on Wednesday after a demonstration on board the Finnish Border Guard ship Turva. It…
Economic confrontation biggest threat to global stability in 2026, World Economic Forum report says
Escalating economic confrontation between major powers is now seen as biggest threat to global stability for the year,…
Russian banking crisis is possible amid nonpayments, Kremlin official warns a – Fortune
Russian banking crisis is possible amid nonpayments, Kremlin official warns a FortuneRussia’s economy keeps driving its war, but it…
United Kingdom rolls out new sanctions package against Russia
Today, December 18, the UK government introduced a new package of sanctions against a number of individuals and…