18 March 2025
Germany's CDU/CSU of Friedrich Merz agrees with Social Democrats and Greens on a gigantic new debt package for defense, infrastructure and climate. The deal paves the way for historic changes to Germany's debt brake next week amid new security challenges (Russia, Trump)
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman's remarks: There will be no winner in a trade or technology war.
Trump Admin decided to allow the Biden era sanctions waiver on Russian energy exports to expire. Could be significant impacts on Russian revenues as a result of this
POTUS: "We would like to see a ceasefire from Russia. A lot of the details of a final agreement have actually been discussed. Now we're going to see if Russia is there and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world."
United States Sanctions Iran's Oil Minister and Shadow Fleet to Exert Maximum Pressure
Trump family has held deal talks with Binance: WSJ. Trump family held talks to take financial stake in Binance: WSJ
Trump: EU has just put 50% Tariff on Whisky. If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% tariff on all alcoholic products from the EU
TEC-16 power plant is on fire in Moscow5 day ago
TEC-16 power plant is on fire in Moscow
Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a new corruption case in Europe’s capital. On Thursday, Belgian police raided the homes of its lobbyists
Canada's International Trade Minister: We will continue to use all means to challenge Washington's unfair and harmful trade measures.
Canada hitting U.S. with $29.8B in reciprocal tariffs in response to steel and aluminum leviesnn
Trump: I respect Ireland, but it took advantage of the United States by owning American pharmaceutical companies.
Trump: We will tax the European Union at the same rate it taxes us.
Trump: The European Union has not treated us fairly and has filed lawsuits against our companies.
Trump: The European Union has treated us badly for years and has been very tough, and it's our turn.
6 day ago
The Bank of Russia has proposed allowing a limited circle of investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies as part of a three-year experiment, the Central Bank's press service reported.
Ursula von der Leyen:We deeply regret the US tariffs imposed on Europe. Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers. Today Europe takes strong but proportionate countermeasures. We remain ready to engage in dialogue
In response to Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission announced 2 tranches of retaliation covering €26bn in US goods
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on ALL steel and aluminum imports have just gone into effect. These tariffs are global; they are NOT focused on one or two countries
US President Donald Trump has halted plans to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum — from 25% to 50% — for Canada. In turn, Ontario has paused surcharges on electricity it sells to the United States
Ontario suspending U.S. electricity tax, Ford says while securing Lutnick meeting
1 week ago
Canada files to sell USD bonds, size undisclosed
Trump: Canada must immediately drop its tariffs on us
In message that was deleted and reposted, Trump said he will: - "permanently" shut Canadian car industry by raising tariffs substantially; -declare a national emergency on energy; -raise tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada to 50%
Trump: have instructed Secretary of Commerce to add additional 25% tariff, to 50%, on all steel and aluminum coming into the United States from Canada
The European Parliament has approved a draft according to which Moldova will receive 1.9 billion euros in aid, this amount is part of Economic Growth Plan of Moldova1 week ago
The European Parliament has approved a draft according to which Moldova will receive 1.9 billion euros in aid, this amount is part of Economic Growth Plan of Moldova
General Staff of Armed forces of Ukraine claims drone strikes at the Moscow Oil refinery and Stalnoy Kon(Steel Horse) oil depot in Oryol region1 week ago
General Staff of Armed forces of Ukraine claims drone strikes at the Moscow Oil refinery and Stalnoy Kon(Steel Horse) oil depot in Oryol region
Drone hit Oka-centr oil depot in Serpukhov of Moscow region1 week ago
Drone hit "Oka-centr" oil depot in Serpukhov of Moscow region
Cargo ship and oil tanker on fire after colliding off East Yorkshire, England1 week ago
Cargo ship and oil tanker on fire after colliding off East Yorkshire, England
1 week ago
Drones have attacked Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Samara region