Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt
Why hasn't the Russian economy collapsed?
Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says
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Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Friday, May 01, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
Gas prices keep rising in Washington state. Which counties are the cheapest?
Senate rejects measures meant to lower the cost of gas, groceries
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
Gas prices keep rising in Washington state. Which counties are the cheapest?
Senate rejects measures meant to lower the cost of gas, groceries
Friday, April 17, 2026
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Orbán's defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say
Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump
Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election with global consequences
5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister
How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's hometown became a symbol of excesses
Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power
Five things to know about Hungary's election
Orbán's defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say
Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump
Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election with global consequences
5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister
How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's hometown became a symbol of excesses
Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power
Five things to know about Hungary's election
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
ATrump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Trump tells upset allies 'go get your own oil' as US gas prices hit $4 a gallonA
Trump tells Europe 'Go get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
Iran's strike wounded over a dozen U.S. personnel and hit valuable jets in Saudi Arabia
4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Trump says his 'preference' would be to 'take the oil in Iran'
Trump tells upset allies 'go get your own oil' as US gas prices hit $4 a gallonA
Trump tells Europe 'Go get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
Iran's strike wounded over a dozen U.S. personnel and hit valuable jets in Saudi Arabia
4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Trump says his 'preference' would be to 'take the oil in Iran'
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Monday, March 30, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
Is Iran trolling Trump?
Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio heads to Europe to try to garner support for the Iran war
How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
Israeli public opinion on Iran war; what is moving through the Strait of Hormuz?
The Army's 82nd Airborne Division is deploying to Iran. What are their capabilities
The 82nd Airborne is headed to the Middle East. Do we know why?
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
The U.S. and Iran are in 'indirect talks,' says intermediary Pakistan, as war rages on
Inside Trump's daily video montage briefing on the Iran war
Iran rejects Trump's proposal to end the war and lays out 5 conditions
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
Why the UAE is bearing the brunt of Iran’s missile and drone attacks
Ex-NATO ambassador: Iran war will have ‘far greater reverberations’ than war in Iraq
Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown
Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
Israel Says War Isn’t Ending Even as Trump Touts Peace Talks
Trump declares victory and claims Iran offers a 'prize' in talks Iran has denied having
Retired general: Iranians will be able to ‘hang in there for a couple of years minimally’
Iran launches new strikes, denies Trump's claim of 'very strong talks.' Here's what's happening on day 25 of the war.
Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say
Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
Is Iran trolling Trump?
Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio heads to Europe to try to garner support for the Iran war
How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
Israeli public opinion on Iran war; what is moving through the Strait of Hormuz?
The Army's 82nd Airborne Division is deploying to Iran. What are their capabilities
The 82nd Airborne is headed to the Middle East. Do we know why?
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
The U.S. and Iran are in 'indirect talks,' says intermediary Pakistan, as war rages on
Inside Trump's daily video montage briefing on the Iran war
Iran rejects Trump's proposal to end the war and lays out 5 conditions
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
Why the UAE is bearing the brunt of Iran’s missile and drone attacks
Ex-NATO ambassador: Iran war will have ‘far greater reverberations’ than war in Iraq
Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown
Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
Israel Says War Isn’t Ending Even as Trump Touts Peace Talks
Trump declares victory and claims Iran offers a 'prize' in talks Iran has denied having
Retired general: Iranians will be able to ‘hang in there for a couple of years minimally’
Iran launches new strikes, denies Trump's claim of 'very strong talks.' Here's what's happening on day 25 of the war.
Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say
Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text
Friday, March 06, 2026
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Trump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with Iran
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond
A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war
Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China
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Trump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with Iran
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond
A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war
Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Trump’s next tariff fight: Keeping the money
Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%
Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund
EU postpones vote on US trade deal after Trump’s latest tariff threat
Trump attacks Supreme Court, says he's imposing 10% 'global tariff'
Trump calls SCOTUS tariffs decision 'deeply disappointing' and lays out path forward
7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's blanket tariffs
Tariff votes hand Republicans an unwanted referendum on affordability
House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect tariff authority
Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%
Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund
EU postpones vote on US trade deal after Trump’s latest tariff threat
Trump attacks Supreme Court, says he's imposing 10% 'global tariff'
Trump calls SCOTUS tariffs decision 'deeply disappointing' and lays out path forward
7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's blanket tariffs
Tariff votes hand Republicans an unwanted referendum on affordability
House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect tariff authority
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich
Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Small businesses are getting help paying tariffs — at a high cost
5 papers from the Super Bowl of Economics
Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Small businesses are getting help paying tariffs — at a high cost
5 papers from the Super Bowl of Economics
Friday, January 30, 2026
Rubio contradicts Leavitt on Trump’s ‘Iceland’ remarks in Davos: ‘He meant to say Greenland’
NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help
Putin says who owns Greenland is of no concern to Russia, says it might be worth $1 billion
Trump in Davos: ‘Sometimes You Need a Dictator’
Trump steps back from the brink on Greenland. But the damage has been done.
What are the details of Trump's new Greenland 'deal'? And why did he back down from acquiring the whole Arctic island?
Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help
Putin says who owns Greenland is of no concern to Russia, says it might be worth $1 billion
Trump in Davos: ‘Sometimes You Need a Dictator’
Trump steps back from the brink on Greenland. But the damage has been done.
What are the details of Trump's new Greenland 'deal'? And why did he back down from acquiring the whole Arctic island?
Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
Friday, January 23, 2026
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
Trump backs off tariff threats and hails 'framework of a future deal' on Greenland
Trump says U.K. return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius is reason to acquire Greenland
Trump delivers highly awaited speech at World Economic Forum
Senators travel to Denmark as Greenland tensions rise
U.S. lawmakers wrap reassurance tour in Denmark as tensions around Greenland grow
Is Greenland really an untapped land of riches?
Trump says 'I won't use force' to obtain Greenland in Davos speech
Trump to hold Davos Greenland talks after 200% champagne tariff threat
Cruz says it is ‘overwhelmingly in America’s national interest’ to acquire Greenland
EU leaders consider using "trade bazooka" in response to Trump's tariff threats
Pro-Greenland protesters mock Trump's MAGA slogan with 'Make America Go Away' caps
Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland
Trump U-turns on U.K.-Chagos Islands deal, links it to bid for Greenland
Trump releases private text messages from European leaders responding to Greenland tariff threat
Trump backs off tariff threats and hails 'framework of a future deal' on Greenland
Trump says U.K. return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius is reason to acquire Greenland
Trump delivers highly awaited speech at World Economic Forum
Senators travel to Denmark as Greenland tensions rise
U.S. lawmakers wrap reassurance tour in Denmark as tensions around Greenland grow
Is Greenland really an untapped land of riches?
Trump says 'I won't use force' to obtain Greenland in Davos speech
Trump to hold Davos Greenland talks after 200% champagne tariff threat
Cruz says it is ‘overwhelmingly in America’s national interest’ to acquire Greenland
EU leaders consider using "trade bazooka" in response to Trump's tariff threats
Pro-Greenland protesters mock Trump's MAGA slogan with 'Make America Go Away' caps
Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland
Trump U-turns on U.K.-Chagos Islands deal, links it to bid for Greenland
Trump releases private text messages from European leaders responding to Greenland tariff threat
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Republicans vow to block Trump from seizing Greenland by force
John Bolton on expanding into Greenland
Greenlandic politician describes struggle to remember 'America has good people'
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
US voters widely opposed to taking Greenland by military force, even most Republicans
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Trump says US will take Greenland 'one way or the other'
川普:美國「無論如何」將拿下格陵蘭
Republican leaders push back on Trump's openness to using the military to take Greenland
Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
How large is Greenland, really? Your map may be deceiving you
White House says 'all options' are on the table for Greenland, including diplomacy
European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a U.S. takeover of Greenland
Trump says his Greenland fixation is about national security. Europeans are skeptical.
Greenland's leader rejects Trump's latest annexation talk in the wake of Venezuela raid: 'Enough is enough'
Denmark's prime minister says 'stop the threats' of U.S. annexing Greenland
Greenland leader 'sad' over Trump’s special envoy appointment
Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland 'interference'
John Bolton on expanding into Greenland
Greenlandic politician describes struggle to remember 'America has good people'
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
US voters widely opposed to taking Greenland by military force, even most Republicans
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Trump says US will take Greenland 'one way or the other'
川普:美國「無論如何」將拿下格陵蘭
Republican leaders push back on Trump's openness to using the military to take Greenland
Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
How large is Greenland, really? Your map may be deceiving you
White House says 'all options' are on the table for Greenland, including diplomacy
European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a U.S. takeover of Greenland
Trump says his Greenland fixation is about national security. Europeans are skeptical.
Greenland's leader rejects Trump's latest annexation talk in the wake of Venezuela raid: 'Enough is enough'
Denmark's prime minister says 'stop the threats' of U.S. annexing Greenland
Greenland leader 'sad' over Trump’s special envoy appointment
Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland 'interference'
Monday, December 29, 2025
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well 'California sober' works
California Cuts Tax for Legal Weed, Youth Groups Cry Foul
Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds
Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well 'California sober' works
California Cuts Tax for Legal Weed, Youth Groups Cry Foul
Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds
Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
Friday, December 19, 2025
EU leaders agree on $105bn Ukraine loan, but without relying on frozen Russian assets
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
U.S. envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy
U.S officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Zelenskyy seeks support as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know
Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war
Putin found some Ukraine deal terms 'unacceptable,' Kremlin says
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine and meets US delegation
Trump approves Ukraine-Russia peace plan, but without Ukraine on board
Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskyy lauds "historic" deal to buy fighter jets from France
France makes 'historic' accord to sell Ukraine 100 warplanes
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
U.S. envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy
U.S officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Zelenskyy seeks support as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know
Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war
Putin found some Ukraine deal terms 'unacceptable,' Kremlin says
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine and meets US delegation
Trump approves Ukraine-Russia peace plan, but without Ukraine on board
Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskyy lauds "historic" deal to buy fighter jets from France
France makes 'historic' accord to sell Ukraine 100 warplanes
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Monday, December 15, 2025
It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
The hidden history of 'White Christmas'
Our picks for the worst Christmas movie ever
Are we in a recession? Maybe professional Santas can tell us
‘Living’ Christmas trees? Some people are choosing evergreens they can replant after the holidays.
The hidden history of 'White Christmas'
Our picks for the worst Christmas movie ever
Are we in a recession? Maybe professional Santas can tell us
‘Living’ Christmas trees? Some people are choosing evergreens they can replant after the holidays.
Friday, December 05, 2025
Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in the Americas
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth risked the safety of U.S. forces with use of Signal
Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth risked the safety of U.S. forces with use of Signal
Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages
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