African and Caribbean nations are demanding formal apologies and reparations from countries that profited from the transatlantic slave trade. The call follows a UN resolution recognizing the trade as a crime against humanity and a conference in Ghana endorsing a 19-point reparations plan.
Black Americans in Australia, Ri'chard Caldwell and Tyree Barnette, discuss the significance of Juneteenth and the UN's resolution on the transatlantic slave trade, expressing skepticism about its impact and highlighting ongoing struggles with historical acknowledgment and identity.
Ghana is hosting a three-day conference in Accra, "Next Steps," bringing together over 80 countries to advance reparatory justice following a UN resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans a grave crime against humanity. The event aims to transform political momentum into concrete institutional commitments.
Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, became an obstacle to a transatlantic trade deal with the US. He demanded safeguards against Washington's potential non-compliance, clashing with EU institutions and Trump's administration.
Il G7 si riunisce a Evian, Francia, con focus su Ucraina, intelligenza artificiale e dazi commerciali. Donald Trump avrà incontri bilaterali chiave, mentre Zelensky chiederà supporto per Kiev. Previsti dibattiti sull'IA e dispute commerciali con il Brasile. Migliaia di persone protestano a Ginevra.
Death Cab for Cutie lanza su nuevo álbum "I Built You a Tower", marcado por el duelo personal del líder Ben Gibbard tras un divorcio y la energía de sus giras de aniversario de álbumes clásicos.
The European Commission criticized US plans to impose a 10% tariff on EU goods, citing the EU's alleged failure to ban imports made with forced labor. The EU called the tariffs unjustified and highlighted its own stringent regulations.
New York's NYDFS and the EU's EBA signed an MOU to share information on the $314 billion stablecoin market, aiming to enhance oversight, identify risks, and coordinate responses during crises. This collaboration addresses concerns about stablecoin runs and dollar dominance in the sector.
The European Parliament's trade committee approved legislation implementing a trade deal with the US, agreeing to eliminate tariffs on US industrial and agricultural goods. Lawmakers aim to finalize the process before July 4, when Trump threatened higher tariffs.
Ghana welcomes Pope Leo XIV's apology for the Catholic Church's role in slavery, calling it an 'act of moral courage' towards truth, dignity, and justice, as the nation seeks compensation and apologies for the transatlantic slave trade.
Saturday Night Live UK's first season has concluded, largely winning over sceptics with its humour and British-centric sketches. Despite some 'hit-or-miss' moments, the show's cast and writers have gelled well, leading to strong social media performance and renewal for a second series.
Saturday Night Live UK's first season has concluded, largely winning over sceptics with its blend of British humour and topical sketches. Despite some hit-or-miss moments, the show's cast and writers have gelled well, achieving significant social media virality and earning a renewal for a second series.
John Bolton advocates for European involvement in the Iran conflict, criticizes Trump's handling of transatlantic relations, and expresses concerns over Europe's approach to China and defense autonomy.
Il network transatlantico da Boston si espande a nove destinazioni europee
Leaders cannot ignore support for reparations resolution this November, says St Vincent and Grenadines ex-PMWhat are reparations for slavery and colonialism – and will the UK pay?It is “inconceivable” that reparatory justice from Britain for the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans will not be “front and centre” of the next Commonwealth leaders meeting, the former prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines has said.Ralph Gonsalves was in Jamaica to discuss the next steps of the “alive and growing” movement to advocate for reparations for hundreds of years of chattel slavery. Continue reading...
Leaders cannot ignore support for reparations resolution this November, says St Vincent and Grenadines ex-PMWhat are reparations for slavery and colonialism – and will the UK pay?It is “inconceivable” that reparatory justice from Britain for the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans will not be “front and centre” of the next Commonwealth leaders’ meeting, the former prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines has said.Ralph Gonsalves was in Jamaica to discuss the next steps of the “alive and growing” movement to advocate for reparations for hundreds of years of chattel slavery. Continue reading...
Nota Dipartimento Usa: 'Solido partenariato, importante collaborazione transatlantica'
Il ministro al segretario di Stato Usa, 'relazioni transatlantiche fondamentali'
As ceasefires fail, peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains under a blockade, the deepening Middle East crisis has exposed the structural limitations of global security frameworks. The US-Israel war on Iran since February has strained United Nations bodies and left Nato reeling over US President Donald Trump’s threats to leave the transatlantic security alliance. With the risk of a protracted war looming, there is an often overlooked security grouping – whose member states include...
Il segretario generale della Nato Mark Rutte a Erevan ha affermato che oggi si discuterà di questioni transatlantiche, riconoscendo una delusione da parte degli Stati Uniti ma sottolineando che gli europei hanno recepito il messaggio. Gli alleati si stanno assicurando che tutti gli accordi bilaterali sulle basi vengano attuati.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is set to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris to address rising trade tensions following President Trump's threat to hike tariffs on European cars to 25 percent.
European defense officials and politicians warn that Vladimir Putin may exploit a window of opportunity over the next year or two while Donald Trump is in office and the EU hasn't yet reinforced its military capacity. Sources cite concerns about U.S. withdrawal from Europe, strained transatlantic relations, and NATO's Article 5 credibility. While a full ground offensive is considered unlikely given Russia's strain in Ukraine, officials fear targeted incursions or ambiguous actions designed to test NATO's resolve and sow division over whether to trigger mutual defense obligations.
Il premier polacco Donald Tusk è atterrato a Erevan per il vertice Epc, dichiarando su X che i legami transatlantici e l'amicizia Europa-USA rappresentano una responsabilità comune, senza alternative. "Abbiamo bisogno gli uni degli altri più che mai", ha scritto, sottolineando la solidità dell'alleanza polacca.
Trump announced Washington will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, cutting way more than 5,000 soldiers within 6-12 months, escalating a dispute with German Chancellor Merz who criticized the US-Israeli war in Iran. The move comes amid growing transatlantic friction over Iran's war, with Trump also threatening 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks, particularly hitting Germany. European leaders expressed concern the withdrawal would send the wrong signal to Putin as Ukraine war enters its fifth year.
