A Two-Day Plan to Avert Another Iran Escalation — Qatar Presses Trump for a Deal
The White House sees momentum, Rubio lowers expectations and Tehran insists on its conditions — while Iran denies reports of a planned Vance–Rezaei meeting in Doha.
The White House sees momentum, Rubio lowers expectations and Tehran insists on its conditions — while Iran denies reports of a planned Vance–Rezaei meeting in Doha.
Kyiv and Brussels coordinate before the November 10–11 negotiations — European and NATO representatives will be present, but their place in the US–Ukraine–Russia negotiating process remains unresolved.
Thomas Massie forces the issue onto the House agenda after Republicans’ election defeat — while Trump and Rubio rally behind the Pentagon chief.
The Abeille Marengo is preparing in Heraklion for seabed surveys — Greece says France’s diplomatic notification did not seek Turkish permission or consent.
A French diplomatic note, a Greek NAVTEX and a Turkish counter-NAVTEX have reignited tensions over the Great Sea Interconnector. Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis insists that no permission was requested from Ankara, denies US intervention and maintains that the strategic energy project is moving forward.
A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at Russia's Kirishi refinery, one of the country's largest oil-processing facilities, raising concerns over fuel supplies and global energy prices. One woman was killed by falling drone debris, while Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure as the war involving Iran places additional pressure on international oil markets.**
Rising trade imbalances, industrial subsidies and competition over electric vehicles are testing relations between the European Union and China. While Brussels and Beijing seek negotiated solutions, artificial intelligence, green technologies, investment and even space exploration are emerging as new arenas of economic cooperation and geopolitical rivalry.
US stocks have lost approximately $3.2 trillion in market value following the Democrats' midterm election victory, while semiconductor shares have suffered one of their worst sell-offs on record. History suggests the S&P 500 could rebound strongly in 2027, but soaring AI investment, concentrated market valuations, Federal Reserve policy and geopolitical instability threaten to undermine Wall Street's traditional post-election recovery.
From an unprecedented energy supply shock to the threat of oversupply, the global oil market is undergoing a dramatic reversal. Gulf exports are recovering, Saudi Arabia is slashing prices, and production from the United States, Brazil and Canada is increasing. With Brent crude falling 17% in a single week, the end of the Iran war could unleash a new battle for market share.
More than 300 British-listed companies worth over £500 billion have reportedly been acquired by foreign buyers over the past decade. With takeover activity accelerating in 2026, London's stock market faces a growing challenge: attracting international capital while retaining the businesses that could drive Britain's future economic growth.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is raising the stakes in Brussels, linking Germany’s approval of the EU’s next seven-year budget to a collective commitment to finance Ukraine. With Kyiv facing a €70 billion funding shortfall in 2027, divisions over joint borrowing, Russian frozen assets and national contributions are threatening to derail negotiations.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni attended the inauguration ceremony of the upgraded Lailias Ski Centre in Serres. The €9.98 million investment forms part of a broader strategy to modernise mountain tourism infrastructure, extend the tourism season and create new economic opportunities in regional Greece.
Greek foreign-policy experts Konstantinos Filis and Konstantinos Lavdas explain France's diplomatic notification to Turkey, assess the next phase of the Great Sea Interconnector project and warn against a repeat of the 2024 Kasos confrontation. The American factor, the risk of Turkish interference and two strategic energy projects challenging Ankara's regional ambitions.
The Greek infrastructure and energy group has acquired a majority stake in GA Aviation Services, aiming to establish an internationally competitive aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul centre. The investment builds on partnerships with Airbus, Rheinmetall and Shield AI, strengthening Greece's position in the aviation services industry.
Brussels is pursuing legal action against three major technology companies over years of delays and rising costs in the EU’s biometric border control system. The dispute raises questions about accountability, cybersecurity and the management of Europe’s critical digital infrastructure.
The US president signals a possible shift in his immigration crackdown, opening the door to a bipartisan agreement for undocumented workers. But the appointment of hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff raises questions about whether Washington is heading towards genuine reform or political recalibration.
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos outlines Greece’s industrial investment strategy, announces further retail price-cutting initiatives ahead of Christmas and defends the government’s crackdown on financial misconduct, while addressing political stability and the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection.
Former Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis rejects claims of concessions to Turkey over the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnector, challenges former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, acknowledges mounting political pressure on New Democracy and criticises the European Commission's handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
In his “60 Minutes” interview, the president acknowledges voter anger over gasoline prices, defends his economic record and signals room for an immigration deal with Democrats.
The governor is leaving the door open to another presidential bid, while the secretary of state keeps his distance. Republicans’ postelection search for direction is bringing the succession debate into focus.
New York City’s mayor is holding private discussions with union leaders about 2028. Progressives are seeking a candidate with strong working-class credentials, while Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s plans remain undecided.