World & Politics
Kallas confirms EC plans to impose restrictions on trade with Israel - 09/17/2025
EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas verified in a discussion with Euronews the European Commission's (EC) intentions to halt trade clauses of the Association Agreement with Israel due to military activities in the Gaza Strip and Israeli actions in the West Bank. Kallas believes this might entail eliminating the preferential treatment for several Israeli products brought into the EU. As reported by...
EU condemns Jerusalem attack - 09/09/2025
The EU demands an end to violence in Israeli-Palestinian relations and condemns the assault on civilians in Jerusalem, said Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas, during a briefing. “We denounce this assault, just as we denounce anything that results in the loss of human life. This brutality needs to end; we urge for de-escalation. This event demonstrates the...
Ishiba confirms he decided to step down as Japan's prime minister - 09/08/2025
Shigeru Ishiba has announced his decision to resign as Japan's prime minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), stating that he delayed this move due to the necessity of addressing the issue with US tariffs. “Who would genuinely engage in negotiations with a government that has seen its leader step down?” Ishiba said during a press conference on Sunday. The departing prime...
Kallas announces that EU countries will increase defense spending by €2 trillion by 2031 - 09/04/2025
EU countries aim to assign extra €2 trillion for defense expenses by 2031, stated EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas on Wednesday. “Europe has initiated the most extensive military initiative in contemporary history. Starting now, an extra two trillion euros will be designated for defense expenditure by 2031,” Kallas stated during the address at the European Union Institute for Security Studies...
France issues arrest warrants for Bashar al-Assad and six of his cronies - 09/03/2025
The French court has released arrest warrants for ex-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six former high-ranking military and government officials, according to the newspaper La Croix on Tuesday. “Following 13 years of inquiries, the judges of the Special Chamber for Crimes against Humanity in the Paris Court have released arrest orders for seven former high-ranking Syrian officials for aiding...
Turkey's GDP growth more than doubles to 4.8% in Q2 - 09/02/2025
Turkey's economy grew by 4.8% compared to the same time last year in the second quarter of 2025, according to a report from the country's statistical agency, TurkStat. This growth rate is much faster than the previous quarter. New data shows that the country's GDP rose by 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter, not 2%, as was initially reported. On average, experts thought Turkey's GDP...
Trump demands Netanyahu to defeat Hamas quickly - 09/01/2025
US President Donald Trump is insisting on strong measures from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Hamas, as he thinks it can be defeated within several weeks, according to The Times of Israel. He states that Trump thinks a conclusive military triumph over Hamas is possible “potentially within a fortnight.” Furthermore, Trump has grown doubtful about the success of discussions with...
Bloomberg learns about Xi Jinping's "secret letter" to Indian President - 08/29/2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a "confidential letter" to Indian President Droupadi Murmu to gauge the possibility of enhancing ties between the nations, Bloomberg writes, referencing an unnamed Indian official. The newspaper adds that the letter indicated worry regarding any agreements with the United States that might jeopardize China's interests. The letter was composed in March, at a time...
Macron confirms the right to dissolve parliament despite the lack of desire - 08/27/2025
French President Emmanuel Macron aims to avoid a fresh dissolution of the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, but emphasized that he possesses the power to make that decision, BFMTV reported on Tuesday, referencing his circle. Macron “continues to hold the same stance.” The president is reluctant to dissolve the National Assembly, “but he will not automatically renounce his...
South Korea to increase U.S. LNG purchases by 3.3 million tons a year from 2028 - 08/27/2025
According to state-owned Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS), South Korea will boost its annual imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States by 3.3 million tons starting in 2028. KOGAS struck an agreement with international energy providers such as Trafigura during a meeting of South Korean and U.S. business executives in Washington. The agreement was finalized after a competitive...
