Merz Vows to Stand by Ukraine Despite Opposition From Far Right
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to press on with military support for Ukraine even as opposition to funding for Kyiv helps propel the country’s far-right party.
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Oil Pipe Bypassing Hormuz to Reopen ‘Soon,’ US Energy Chief Says
A critical Saudi oil pipeline should be back online “soon” following it’s closure late last week after coming under attack, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday.
Sweden’s Small Pro-Business Party Emerges as Election Kingmaker
A small Swedish party led by a former McKinsey & Co. consultant has emerged as a kingmaker after Sunday’s inconclusive election.
Poor Towns Reject Data Centers That Could Help Their Finances
Economic growth is hard to come by in many rural areas, but the promise of substantial tax income isn't always enough to outweigh other concerns
Zelenskyy Calls on Chief Prosecutor to Quit in Ukraine Graft Row
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on lawmakers to immediately dismiss the country’s chief prosecutor who recently clashed with anti-corruption agencies.
Fetterman Draws Shadow Primary From Democrats Eager to Replace Him
The Pennsylvania senator has long irked members of his own party.
Germany to Lobby EU on New China Policy, May Seek More Tariffs
Germany is preparing a far-reaching package of economic-security measures to shield strategic industries from China that may include new tariffs on hybrid electric vehicles.
Nationalist UK Leaders to Work Together on Efforts to Rejoin EU
Nationalist leaders in the UK agreed to work together on efforts to rejoin the European Union and leave the UK, just days after Donald Trump said he supported Northern Irish secession.
Expats Set to Tip Tightest Swedish Electoral Race in Century
The tightest Swedish vote in a century may come down to expat ballots.
Thailand Election Commission Refers Senate-Rigging Cases to Court
Thailand’s Election Commission decided to refer dozens of cases of alleged Senate vote-rigging to the Supreme Court, a potential new challenge for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party.
Lula Edges Ahead of Bolsonaro Amid Court Crisis, New Poll Shows
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva edged ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro in a new poll ahead of October’s vote, as the latest twist in Brazil’s Supreme Court crisis renewed scrutiny of the right-wing challenger’s ties to a disgraced executive at the center of a multibillion-dollar ban...
Mark Carney Seeks C$1 Trillion of Investment Amid US Trade Strains
For Mark Carney, walking away from trade talks with US President Donald Trump was politically popular. Now Canada’s leader has to contend with a more difficult economic reality.
Iran-Gulf Talks Delayed as Saudi Arabia Counters Houthi Attacks
A meeting between Iran and several Gulf Arab nations over a temporary shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz was postponed, highlighting tensions with the Islamic Republic.
Finland Will Join France’s Nuclear Deterrence Initiative
Finland said it will join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative intended to strengthen European defenses against an increasingly hostile Russia.
EU Needs Single Package to Deliver Financial Reform, Albuquerque Says
European Union Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luis Albuquerque says the bloc is best served by using a single package to deliver reforms that cut red tape, reduce barriers on activities across national borders and ease some regulations. “If we really want to do something m...
Indonesia’s Prabowo Ousts Finance Chief Purbaya After Rocky Year
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa in his latest cabinet shakeup.
Indonesia Takes On Local Worker Pay After Funding Cuts
Indonesia’s central government will take over salary payments for hundreds of thousands of public school teachers and health workers previously paid by local administrations, shifting a payroll burden away from regions hit by steep funding cuts.
Trump Says He'd Love to See 'Unified' Ireland
US President Donald Trump said a united Ireland is "going to happen eventually." He made the comments to reporters on Sunday during a visit to the Irish Open in golf tournament in Doonbeg. His remarks have sparked controversy in Northern Ireland and put him at odds with UK Prime ...