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Finnish President Alexander Stubb has expressed skepticism that Russia will agree to a peace settlement in the near future, warning that the war in Ukraine could continue through the summer of 2026 despite renewed diplomatic engagement. In a recent interview, Stubb stated that his “base case” scenario anticipates a prolonged conflict,......
The euro weakened toward a four-week low against the dollar on Friday, as investors responded to a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve and rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The euro was last trading just below 1.18 dollars and was heading for a weekly loss of around 0.8 percent, putting it on track for its sharpest weekly......
Norway has reaffirmed that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, even as it prepares to host a key international donor meeting on Palestinian aid in the spring. Oslo’s position directly contradicts Trump’s recent claim that Norway had agreed to host an event for the new initiative, which is formally......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran that any direct attack on Israel would trigger a response of a scale Tehran “cannot even imagine,” as coordinated military preparations with the United States intensify across the Middle East. Speaking at an Israel Defense Forces officers’ graduation ceremony, Netanyahu......
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that Washington could pull out of the International Energy Agency unless the body sharply scales back its work on climate change and returns its focus to traditional energy security. Speaking after a two‑day ministerial meeting in Paris, Wright said the United States would use “all the pressure......
European gas prices have surged as rising tensions between the United States and Iran revive fears of supply interruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for liquefied natural gas shipments from the Gulf. The Dutch TTF benchmark, Europe’s main gas price reference, climbed back above recent lows in mid-February, extending gains......
The United States is moving forward with a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that removes key non-proliferation safeguards, according to a document sent to Congress and reviewed by Reuters. The move allows Saudi Arabia greater control over uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, steps that could potentially lead to......
Uzbekistan has announced its intention to play an active role in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stating that his country is ready to make a “meaningful contribution” to rebuilding key civilian infrastructure. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, Mirziyoyev......
A Turkish journalist working for Deutsche Welle has been detained in Ankara on charges of “spreading false information” and “insulting the president,” according to a statement from the Istanbul prosecutor’s office. The journalist, Alican Uludag, was taken into custody following the launch of an investigation......
Indonesia has announced its readiness to contribute at least 8,000 troops to a proposed international peacekeeping force in Gaza, signaling one of the most significant military commitments by a Southeast Asian nation to Middle East stabilization efforts in recent years. Speaking at a meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, Indonesian......
Pakistan has signed an agreement with the United States to jointly redevelop the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan, unlocking the potential of one of Pakistan’s most valuable overseas real estate investments. The pact follows approval from Pakistan’s cabinet and involves a memorandum of understanding signed by both governments......
The United States recorded a historic trade deficit of $1.241 trillion in 2025, marking a 2.1% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. This record deficit occurred despite the implementation of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade flows with key international partners. In December,......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will pursue strategic partnerships with China during a visit next week, signaling a shift toward closer economic engagement with Beijing as trade tensions with Washington continue to simmer. Speaking to supporters at his Christian Democratic Union’s Ash Wednesday rally in Trier on February 18,......
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