Staff Report

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9 hours ago

Kyiv Endures Widespread Attack Ahead of Zelenskyy Meeting with Trump

The capital city of Ukraine experienced a significant aerial assault this past Saturday, resulting in one fatality and numerous injuries. This extensive barrage of missiles and drones struck Kyiv just a day

Europe

2 days ago

Ukrainian Leader Reflects on a Nation’s Shared Christmas Wish

As Christmas Eve descended upon Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed his nation, articulating a collective sentiment that has become deeply embedded in the country’s wartime experience. He spoke of an ancient belief:

Business

6 days ago

Telecom Italia’s Billion-Euro Clawback: A Decade-Long Legal Saga Concludes

After a protracted legal battle spanning more than a decade, Telecom Italia has secured a decisive victory, with Italy’s highest court affirming its right to reclaim approximately one billion euros. This landmark

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Zelenskyy’s NATO Gambit: A Berlin Bargain for Peace?

Berlin became the crucible of Ukraine’s future this Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down for high-stakes negotiations, hinting at a seismic shift in Kyiv’s long-held ambition for NATO membership. While the

2 weeks ago

Europe·World News

Madrid’s surprising role in Spain’s economic boom

While much of Europe grapples with an increasingly fraught and often hostile debate surrounding migration, Spain’s Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, presents a starkly different perspective. He argues that migration is not merely

2 weeks ago

Europe

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Europe’s Pharmaceutical Overhaul: A Balancing Act Between Access and Innovation

After two years of intense deliberation, the European Union has finally reached a consensus on a significant overhaul of its pharmaceutical legislation, marking the first major update in two decades. This agreement,

2 weeks ago

Europe·Markets

Federal Reserve Signals Pause After Third Consecutive Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve, in a move widely anticipated by markets and economists alike, recently delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, bringing the target range for the federal funds rate down to

2 weeks ago

Economy·World News

EU’s Green Deal Faces Reality Check: Carbon Tax Deferral Signals Deeper Divides

The European Union’s ambitious climate agenda, a cornerstone of its Green Deal, has encountered a significant political hurdle with the decision to delay the implementation of a carbon tax on heating fuels

2 weeks ago

Europe

Who Would Win Ukraine’s Election Today? A Deep Analysis of Wartime Politics, Public Sentiment, and the Power of Incumbency

If Ukraine were to hold national elections right now—despite the ongoing war, martial law, and the unprecedented pressures on its political system—one question dominates political debate: Who would actually win? Under wartime conditions,

2 weeks ago

Europe

US Ambassador Warns: Europe Must Preserve Its Identity to Sustain Transatlantic Partnership

The United States views Europe as a “natural and indispensable ally,” but the strength of that relationship depends on Europe maintaining its own distinct identity and strategic autonomy, according to U.S. Ambassador

2 weeks ago

Europe

Trump Says Zelenskyy “Not Ready” to Sign U.S.-Backed Peace Deal After Intensive Negotiations in Europe

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “not ready” to sign a U.S.-backed peace agreement aimed at ending the war with Russia, following a high-level negotiation round

3 weeks ago

Europe·World News

Russia Unleashes Massive Strike on Ukraine as Fragile Peace Efforts Hang in the Balance

Russia has launched one of its largest coordinated attacks against Ukraine in recent months, striking multiple regions with drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic weapons even as international diplomats attempt to revive pathways

3 weeks ago

Europe

EU Energy Chief Outlines Roadmap for Phasing Out Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The European Union’s Commissioner for Energy has detailed the bloc’s strategy to fully phase out Russian gas imports, marking one of the most ambitious energy transitions in the EU’s modern history. Speaking

3 weeks ago

Europe