Trump set to sign bill imposing up to 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers
A White House official confirmed this to the Kyiv Independent on September 17, one day after the U.S.
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen opposes financial aid to Ukraine
Marine Le Pen says France will keep providing defensive weapons to Ukraine but will not extend financial aid, citing France’s budget deficit and opposition to an EU loan to Kyiv.
US Federal Reserve raises key interest rate to 3.75–4%, first hike since 2023
The decision was unanimous and marks the first rate hike since July 2023, meeting market expectations.
UK inflation rises to 3.1%: Andy Burnham calls upcoming budget ‘difficult’
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns of a difficult budget as inflation hits a five-month high of 3.1% amid global economic pressures.
China prepares to push for Asia-Pacific free trade area
At the same time, it could frame the US as an obstacle to international trade should Washington oppose the initiative.
Ukraine Proposes Record Defense Spending for 2027 as War Costs Rise
Defense expenditures are expected to reach 4.89 trillion hryvnias ($110 billion), a 12% increase over this year.
UK inflation hits five-month high ahead of Bank of England decision
UK inflation rose to a five‑month high in August, driven by fuel and airfare costs, as the Bank of England prepares its interest‑rate decision.
Hundreds of thousands of UK parents fall over £20,000 short of a decent standard of living
Approximately 340,000 single parents in the country have an income at or below this level.
US data centers could consume more natural gas than most countries by 2035
The firm estimates that over the decade leading up to 2035, demand for gas to power data centers will grow by 15 billion cubic feet per day.
61% of French people rate their purchasing power as poor — the highest level since polling began
A new survey shows 61% of French people rate their purchasing power as poor, marking a record high as concerns grow ahead of the 2027 elections.