War with Iran has cost Americans over $100 billion due to rising energy prices
According to a spending tracker published by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University, U.S.
Three of five tankers struck by US military linked to Russian shadow fleet
This was reported to Ukrinform by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Commissioner for Sanctions Policy for the President of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda.
Reuters: EU struggles to phase out Russian energy, enters winter with low gas reserves
The European Union faces challenges phasing out Russian oil and gas, with low gas reserves and stalled investment plans as winter approaches.
EU plans to make public procurement a cornerstone of industrial policy
The European Commission has unveiled the Public Procurement Act to prioritize EU companies in government contracts and boost industrial competitiveness.
Power of Siberia 2 pipeline talks stall over China-Russia price dispute
The parties have been unable to make progress on agreeing to the supply costs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of economic costs from reducing reliance on the US
In a video posted to YouTube, he said the shift will have a price, but the cost of doing nothing would be far greater.
UK’s third-largest taxpayer moving to Greece over tax hike fears
Billionaire Chris Rokos is reportedly moving to Greece, citing concerns over potential tax hikes in the upcoming UK autumn budget.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges UK to protect Chinese investors
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Chinese leader stated that the two countries’ shared interests outweigh their differences.
France pushes for €60bn in new EU taxes, but faces resistance
France is insisting that new pan-European levies should generate more than 60 billion euros for the next seven-year EU budget.
Germany plans €838 billion in new debt to bolster defense
Germany cannot ensure its own defense without taking on new debt, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said in Berlin on Tuesday.