The European Union's sociological service, Eurobarometer, conducted a survey, which showed that the public continues to strongly support the euro as the common currency of the EU, according to the European Commission. The survey results indicate that 79% of those surveyed believe the euro is beneficial for the EU as a whole, a figure that aligns with the results from the 2024 survey....

Vincent Magwenya, press secretary to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on social media that South Africa will halt its involvement in the G20 until the UK assumes the G20 presidency from the US in 2026. "At this point next year, the UK will take on the G20 Presidency. We can have productive and significant conversations on all the issues that genuinely concern the world, and for...

The European Commission is working to find the best method to get funding for Ukraine in the years 2026 and 2027. They are talking with financial institutions, including EC spokesperson Paula Pinho, during a meeting in Brussels. When asked about a report from the Financial Times that the European Central Bank refused to act as a financial guarantor for €140 billion in reparations loans to Ukraine...

In a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump remarked that Washington might resort to force if he does not step down willingly, writes The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), referencing sources. The newspaper reports that the call between Trump and Maduro occurred last week. As per sources from the WSJ, the two parties also talked about Venezuela's request for amnesty...

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed on Thursday the launch of voluntary military service in the nation commencing in the summer of 2026. Talking to soldiers in the Isère region, Macron justified the choice as essential to "enhance the connection between citizens and the military, bolster the nation’s readiness for combat, and enhance young people's education." An annual day will be...

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with other government departments, has launched a new strategy aimed at boosting consumer spending and ensuring a better match between the supply and demand of consumer products, as reported by Xinhua. The strategy sets a target to improve the structure of consumer goods by 2027. It identifies three major consumer areas, each...

Brandon Williams, who leads the US National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA), has instructed higher levels of monitoring to prevent classified information from leaking from organizations involved in nuclear weapons work, according to a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Wednesday. In a memo addressed to the heads of the national nuclear weapons laboratories, Williams stated, "This is not a...

Moody's Investors Service has raised Italy's long-term credit rating to "Baa2" from "Baa3," recognizing the country's sustained political and financial stability. This marks the first time in 23 years that Italy's rating has been upgraded, as it had remained at "Baa3" since October 2018. The outlook for Italy's rating has been revised to "stable" from "positive." Moody's stated that Italy is...

Tehran has officially ended the agreement made in Cairo in September regarding the conditions for the resumption of IAEA expert activities in Iran, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who announced this on Thursday. "As stated in an official letter sent to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi today, we have declared the agreement invalid," said Araghchi. He explained that the...