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Europe’s $29 billion Iran War bill is driving a scramble for new energy routes

The EU is fast-tracking IMEC, undersea power cables and Gulf pipeline deals — but all options run through an Israel-Saudi normalization that may not come.

By Menelaos Hadjicostis and The Associated PressJune 18, 2026
We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran
We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran
By Jim EdwardsJune 18, 2026
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The G7 has some special lunchtime guests this year: Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis and Dario Amodei 
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
By Jim EdwardsJune 17, 2026
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By Tristan BoveJune 16, 2026
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By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 16, 2026
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By Camila Grigera NaónJune 18, 2026
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By Steve Peoples, Anthony Izaguirre, Matt Brown and The Associated PressJune 18, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on February 04, 2025.
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By Christiaan HetznerFebruary 26, 2025
French President Macron denounces Trump’s Gaza takeover plan: ‘The right answer is not a real estate operation’
PoliticsFrench President Macron denounces Trump’s Gaza takeover plan: ‘The right answer is not a real estate operation’
By Alena BotrosFebruary 12, 2025
Trump once again likens Chuck Schumer to Palestinian people while doubling down on his Gaza takeover proposal
PoliticsTrump once again likens Chuck Schumer to Palestinian people while doubling down on his Gaza takeover proposal
By Alena BotrosFebruary 6, 2025
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By Christiaan HetznerFebruary 5, 2025
Syria’s new rulers start talks with foreign governments as France raises flag at Damascus embassy for first time in over a decade
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By Maher Al Mounes, Marisol Rifai and AFPDecember 17, 2024
This was Bashar al-Assad’s mansion. Syrians are now helping themselves to its opulence after the ousted dictator fled to Russia
PoliticsThis was Bashar al-Assad’s mansion. Syrians are now helping themselves to its opulence after the ousted dictator fled to Russia
By Maher Al Mounes and AFPDecember 8, 2024
Wars and rising tensions spark global demand for arms, as sales hit record $632 million
FinanceWars and rising tensions spark global demand for arms, as sales hit record $632 million
By AFPDecember 2, 2024
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By Alicia AdamczykNovember 30, 2024
Israeli tech entrepreneurs and engineers from major companies like Google and Microsoft are seeking refuge in Europe
TechIsraeli tech entrepreneurs and engineers from major companies like Google and Microsoft are seeking refuge in Europe
By Samuel BurkeNovember 27, 2024
Ian Bremmer: Brace yourself — Trump’s foreign policy could reshape the business world
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By Ian BremmerNovember 19, 2024
Asia’s fintech firms are eyeing the Middle East for expansion because of low competition and a ‘future friendly’ regulator
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By Lionel Lim and Nicholas GordonNovember 18, 2024
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By Jane ThierNovember 11, 2024
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By Greg McKennaOctober 21, 2024
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By John KellOctober 15, 2024
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By Indrani SenOctober 13, 2024
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By Jason MaOctober 5, 2024
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By Brooke SeipelOctober 3, 2024
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By Lila MacLellanOctober 3, 2024
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By Sharon GoldmanSeptember 24, 2024
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By Christiaan HetznerSeptember 19, 2024
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By Christiaan HetznerJuly 31, 2024
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By Christiaan HetznerJuly 30, 2024
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