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Symbolizing global trade tensions, the EU and U.S. flags flutter together against a sea of shipping containers, as economic disputes like Trump's Greenland tariffs escalate.
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Trump’s Greenland Tariffs: Eight EU Nations Face New US Duties

The United States is set to slap a 10 % duty on imports from eight European nations next February, with a steep jump to 25 % by June – a move that…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
A radar facility in the Arctic highlights the strategic importance of Greenland as a potential flashpoint in emerging East-West tensions.
Posted inSecurity

Greenland Gambit: NATO Allies Face ‘False Calculation’ Threat

The High‑North is heating up faster than the Arctic ice, and Greenland now sits at the centre of NATO’s most dangerous diplomatic tug‑of‑war. Washington, under President Donald Trump, has openly…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
A Ukrainian family, including children, prepares for a journey amid the fallout of conflict, as a network of international fraudsters exploits their vulnerability.
Posted inInvestigations

Cross‑border Kid‑nappers: The Ukrainian Child Fraud Ring Linked to the US and Israel

A glittering façade of compassion has been ripped away to reveal a multi‑billion‑dollar fraud machine that has preyed on the most vulnerable of Ukraine’s war‑torn families. The trans‑national network, fronted by…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 27, 2025
Kazakhstan's cultural heritage is showcased as traditional performers in elaborate attire symbolize the nation's rich traditions, set to be further strengthened by its new trade partnerships with Japan.
Posted inEconomy

Kazakhstan and Japan Seal 14 Agreements – New East‑West Trade Bridge

Kazakhstan has turned its back on the old East‑West axis, sealing fourteen sweeping agreements with Japan in a May 2024 summit that reads like a blueprint for a new trade bridge…
Posted by Aida Sadykova December 19, 2025
The image symbolizes the complex geopolitical and digital trade tensions between the United States and the European Union, as highlighted in the article on their digital sovereignty and relations.
Posted inPolitics

Digital Showdown: US Threatens EU Over Online Service Rules

The United States has put the EU on notice: keep tightening the reins on American tech giants or face a full‑blown Section 301 assault, complete with fees, service bans and new…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 17, 2025
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EU Guarantees for Ukraine: New Security Pacts and Funding Commitments

The Berlin summit has turned rhetoric into a concrete blueprint: Europe will back Ukraine with a standing multinational force, a €2.7 billion reconstruction tranche and a €10 billion “reparation loan” funded by…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 16, 2025
A formidable border wall, topped with barbed wire, symbolizes the geopolitical and security challenges facing regions affected by drug trafficking and cross-border violence.
Posted inSecurity

Fentanyl Declared a Weapon of Mass Destruction – What It Means for Europe

President Donald Trump’s November executive order branding illicit fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction” has sent shockwaves through Europe, prompting a rapid, coordinated EU response that sidesteps the American label while…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 16, 2025
Protesters in Estonia hold signs criticizing Russian aggression and the Kremlin, reflecting national frustration over foreign policy and regional security concerns.
Posted inPolitics

Estonia’s Diplomatic Setback: A ‘Big Loss’ for a Small Nation

Estonia’s diplomatic embarrassment hit the headlines this week when President Alar Karis’s speech in Astana was quietly rewritten and Ambassador Jaak Ora handed in his resignation on the spot – a move the…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 15, 2025
Posted inPolitics

EU Calls on Iran to Release Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadíová – A Test of European Human‑Rights Diplomacy

The EU has openly demanded that Tehran free imprisoned journalist Narges Mohammadíová, turning a single case into a litmus test for European human‑rights diplomacy. The call, delivered in the dead of…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 14, 2025
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