- Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows The Guardian
- Trump just reversed course on two key U.S. climate pledges The Washington Post
- United States quits board of UN climate damage fund, letter shows Reuters
- Analysis: Nearly a tenth of global climate finance threatened by Trump aid cuts Carbon Brief
- US Withdraws From Deal to Finance South Africa’s Climate Plan Bloomberg
Palestinians react as Israel cuts off Gaza’s remaining electricity
The last power line operating into Gaza has been cut off by Israel, threatening the operation of a key water facility.
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – as it happened
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. This live blog is closed
Syria’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of former ousted president Bashar al-Assad’s forces.
China on Monday called for all warring parties in Syria to “immediately stop” violence. AFP reports foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said “China follows closely the situation in Syria and is concerned about the large number of casualties caused by these armed clashes.”
Continue reading...Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts
There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible
The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January 2026 has been condemned as a “sham” that risks bringing even greater violence.
Myanmar’s military junta announced on Saturday, in comments reported in state media, that it would hold a long-promised election, specifying a timeframe for the first time since seizing power in a 2021 coup.
Continue reading...US arms exports to Europe triple, boosted by Ukraine aid: SIPRI – Defense News
- US arms exports to Europe triple, boosted by Ukraine aid: SIPRI Defense News
- America is the world’s biggest arms exporter. Europe should know CNN
- How dependent are Europe's militaries on the US? FRANCE 24 English
- U.S. Dominates Arms Trade but Trump’s Moves Risk Rattling Buyers The Wall Street Journal
- Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US Financial Times
Trump loves the Gilded Age and its tariffs. It was a great time for the rich but not for the many – ABC News
- Trump loves the Gilded Age and its tariffs. It was a great time for the rich but not for the many ABC News
- Freedom, Not Tariff, Is the Most Beautiful Word in the Dictionary Cato Institute
- Trump has touted Gilded Age tariffs, an era which saw industrial growth together with poverty PBS NewsHour
- 🔒 RW Johnson: Trump’s ignorance of economics ensures Golden Age boast is hollow BizNews
- Trump Gilded Age Buffalo News
What’s happening with Lebanon’s economy and will it recover?
Lebanon's economy has struggled for years as people's discontent with the government grew.
US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?
The talks will the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy's White House meeting.
Tusk calls for respect between allies after US-Poland spat over Starlink satellites
Polish prime minister tells ‘friends’ to cast aside arrogance after his foreign minister and Marco Rubio trade barbs online
Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, has called on “friends” to respect their allies and not be arrogant in a post on X that mentioned nobody by name but was published a day after an extraordinary social media spat between top officials in the US and Poland over Starlink satellites.
Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, accused Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, of “making things up” and suggested on Sunday he was ungrateful, in a strong rebuke after Sikorski said Ukraine may need an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service if it becomes unreliable.
Continue reading...Canada’s Liberals made Carney their new leader: What happens next?
New Liberal Party leader Mark Carney is set to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister.
Australia: Explosive-laden caravan part of a ‘fake terror plot’ – BBC.com
- Australia: Explosive-laden caravan part of a 'fake terror plot' BBC.com
- Australia police say seemingly antisemitic terrorism incidents were really "criminal con job" to sow chaos CBS News
- Australian police: Organized crime network faked synagogue bomb attack plot The Times of Israel
- Fake plan to attack Australia synagogue fabricated by organised crime, police say Reuters
Explosive-laden caravan plot was a hoax, say Australian police
Police allege organised criminals planted the caravan to provoke fear of an antisemitic attack.
Romania: Georgescu supporters turn violent over election ban – DW (English)
- Romania: Georgescu supporters turn violent over election ban DW (English)
- Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban BBC.com
- Romania blocks frontrunner from postponed presidential race Fox News
- Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate Al Jazeera English
- Romania’s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban The Guardian
A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake – NPR
Russia expels two British diplomats for alleged spying
UK rejects accusations after FSB says it 'identified signs of intelligence, subversive work' carried out by officials.
Russia expels two UK diplomats as it negotiates to restore US ties – Reuters
- Russia expels two UK diplomats as it negotiates to restore US ties Reuters
- Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London CNN
- Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims ABC News
- Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country The Guardian
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv weapons ban could be lifted tomorrow, says US The Telegraph
Vanuatu revokes citizenship of fugitive Indian ex-IPL cricket boss
Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with corruption allegations, which he denies.
A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked – The Associated Press
- A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked The Associated Press
- Wave of Sydney attacks, including explosive caravan plot, planned by organized crime ring The Jerusalem Post
- Australia police say seemingly antisemitic terrorism incidents were really "criminal con job" to sow chaos CBS News
- Caravan hoax fallout deepens, as Dutton hits back on claims he 'stoked fear' ABC News
Russia-Ukraine war: Can Europe replace US aid for Ukraine? – Vox.com
- Russia-Ukraine war: Can Europe replace US aid for Ukraine? Vox.com
- 3 weeks that changed the world: How Trump turned against Ukraine and Europe Reuters.com
- Asserting agency: How Europeans can ensure Ukraine’s security European Council on Foreign Relations
- The US embrace of Russia is an existential threat to the EU. Germany must step up to save it | Catherine De Vries The Guardian
- The Observer view: Europe must now come of age as a global player | Observer editorial The Guardian
Video: Canada’s next PM Carney vows to win trade war with US
Canada’s next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, pledged to beat the US in the emerging trade war.