EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss a new China policy, facing internal divisions and trepidation over Beijing's potential retaliation. Despite avoiding the topic on the official agenda, a united front is sought to address global macroeconomic imbalances and protect European competitiveness.
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss a new China policy, facing internal divisions and trepidation over Beijing's potential retaliation. Despite avoiding the topic on the official agenda, a united front is sought to address global macroeconomic imbalances.
Iran's World Cup preparations are complicated by political tensions with the US and Israel, and internal divisions among fans. Manager Amir Ghalenoei faces challenges in minimizing disruption and uniting a divided fanbase, while star players like Mehdi Taremi carry the team's hopes.
Arguments for Somaliland's international recognition are challenged by internal divisions, including rejection of Hargeisa's rule in SSC regions and growing movements in Awdal questioning governance. Geopolitical arguments are also critiqued, with emphasis on the need for internal Somali reconciliation over fragmentation.
A faction within Italy's Democratic Party (Pd) expresses discomfort with the increasingly polarized stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, advocating for a nuanced approach that condemns actions in Gaza and the Israeli right while maintaining dialogue with Israel and supporting a two-state solution.
Tulsi Gabbard's departure from her role as Director of National Intelligence highlights internal rifts within the Trump administration, particularly between her anti-war stance and Trump's foreign policy actions. Her exit, alongside other female appointees, suggests a pattern of women being sidelined when they become liabilities.
Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé expresses skepticism about diplomatic efforts with Israel, citing military escalation and Hezbollah's reservations. He questions the US mediator's neutrality and the likelihood of swift negotiation outcomes.
Former French President François Hollande, who left office with low approval ratings, is reportedly considering a presidential comeback in 2027. Despite polls showing him with less than 10% support, Hollande hopes to capitalize on divisions within the Socialist Party and a crowded center-right field to emerge as a moderate option.
The Green Party is internally debating how to contest the Makerfield by-election, with divisions over challenging Labour's Andy Burnham. Some prioritize preventing Reform UK's rise, while others advocate for a full Green campaign.
Trump acknowledged US Navy actions as 'like pirates' while enforcing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, describing the seizure of ships and cargo including oil as 'profitable.' The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz enters its third week as ceasefire talks remain stalled, with Iranian President Pezeshkian calling the pressure 'intolerable.'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on Iranians to preserve unity in order to thwart the enemies’ plans and prevent the country from falling apart
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure, has grown in prominence since the start of the war and was the lead negotiator in the so far only round of direct US-Iranian talks.
Iran has submitted a new proposal to the US through Pakistani mediators, prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war before nuclear negotiations begin. The proposal comes as second-round peace talks stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi telling mediators there is no consensus within Iran's leadership on how to address US demands. The US wants Iran to suspend uranium enrichment for at least a decade and remove enriched uranium, but Trump's naval blockade remains a key leverage point he appears unwilling to surrender.
Conflicting reports on Iran's government and internal power struggles are creating volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply and prices. Analysts advise investors to focus on long-term energy demand trends and specific companies poised for growth.
