Ankara is seeking fighter jets and relief from US defense sanctions, banking on White House support. The S-400 remains the central obstacle, while Democratic control of Congress complicates the negotiations.
He has received the mandate to form a government, but the 67 lawmakers who recommended him do not constitute a ready-made coalition. Arab-party support, ultra-Orthodox partners and cooperation with Likud each present different political obstacles.
Democrats are preparing congressional investigations and impeachment proceedings against administration officials. Pete Hegseth is the first major target, while Venezuelan oil deals and ties between political power and wealthy donors face closer examination.
Arab-party support, a deal with ultra-Orthodox factions or a unity government with Likud: every route to the premiership requires concessions that could fracture his bloc.
The prime minister draws lessons from the US midterms as he outlines 90 government priorities. His weekly review combines household relief with messages on energy security, organized crime and public investment.
The former military chief gets the first opportunity to form Israel’s next government. Arab parties could prove decisive, while his own hardline positions complicate the search for partners.
The defense secretary is preparing an aggressive response to a possible House impeachment vote. Criticism is spreading among Republicans as the Iran war complicates negotiations over military spending.
Herzog has chosen Netanyahu’s rival to attempt to form Israel’s next government. But 67 parliamentary recommendations do not amount to a governing coalition, and negotiations could redraw the political map.
The promotion of the architect of Trump’s immigration crackdown has drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. As congressional power shifts, the president is placing one of his most loyal advisers at the centre of his administration.
Fitch maintains Greece at BBB with a stable outlook, forecasting average growth of 2% in 2026–2028. Falling debt and strong public finances support the rating, while production constraints and external imbalances remain obstacles.
The vice president is building a political identity around affordability and foreign policy restraint after the Republican rout. His challenge is to inherit the president’s voters while distancing himself from the decisions they punished.
Tehran turns to Moscow after the US electoral upheaval, seeking military support and negotiating leverage. The decisive question is how far the Kremlin will go without risking confrontation with Washington.
Democrats gain stronger oversight powers just as Trump proposes ending annual military assistance to Israel. A shift from grants to weapons purchases could change the confrontation without eliminating Congress’s authority.
Rebeca Grynspan has secured 12 encouraging votes, yet the succession to António Guterres remains unresolved. Candidates from the UAE and Turkey are testing regional rotation—and exposing who holds the keys to the organisation.
Athens is keeping additional diplomatic and institutional measures on the table as attacks on commercial vessels raise concerns over maritime security in the Black Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou confirmed that Greece has already intervened with Ukrainian authorities and raised the issue at the European level.
Gadi Eisenkot has secured endorsements from a majority of Israel’s 120-member Knesset, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu trailing with just 46 recommendations. Yet President Isaac Herzog has delayed his decision until Sunday, warning that political vetoes could prevent either candidate from forming a government. The balance of power may ultimately rest with Israel’s Arab parties.
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras questions Athens’ handling of the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnector, condemns Turkey’s actions as provocative and warns of unnecessary tensions at sea. His central challenge: why is the government taking action now that it did not take earlier?
From Venezuelan oil reserves and government stakes in critical minerals companies to financial ties involving Cantor Fitzgerald and a nearly $1 billion agreement with TotalEnergies, the Trump administration's energy deals are becoming a major political battleground in Washington. Democrats want to know who benefited, how the agreements were negotiated, and whether national security was used to justify questionable financial arrangements.
The collapse of the AI investment trade, the Democratic takeover of Congress, renewed energy inflation and escalating geopolitical tensions are converging into a dangerous global financial shock. Historic losses in Japan, mounting pressure on European markets and fears of forced deleveraging raise a critical question: Is the world heading toward another systemic financial crisis?
Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou says the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection is entering its final preparatory phase, rejecting any suggestion that Turkey has a role in authorizing the project. He also describes his experience aboard a flight targeted by a bomb threat and warns against allowing intimidation to disrupt European aviation.
Europe faces a wave of bomb threats targeting commercial aircraft, triggering fighter jet interceptions, emergency diversions and heightened security across the continent. The European Commission has activated an information-sharing mechanism, while aviation authorities investigate whether the incidents are connected. Greece is also affected, with two Aegean Airlines flights and a cruise ship targeted by threats.
