#geopolitical-tensions

#geopolitical-tensions

"As our cooperation has deepened, so have imbalances," von der Leyen told Xi, describing EU-China trade imbalances as having reached "an inflection point" where China must "come forward with real solutions."

The successful live-fire test sank a maritime target, showcasing the effectiveness of the Mid-Range Capability missile system in a key operational area.

Europe's defence tech startups secured $971mn in funding in the first half of this year, surpassing the whole of 2024, which saw $605mn raised.

U.S. officials state that airstrikes inflicted significant damage on Iran's Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, though actual destruction varies in assessment.

The president authorized a precision operation to neutralize the threats to our national interests posed by the Iranian nuclear program and the collective self-defense of our troops and our ally, Israel.

Cloud repatriation and digital sovereignty are becoming central issues for organizations, as data control and geopolitical factors increasingly influence tech partnerships and service adoption.

The US has conducted military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, resulting in a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations.

In an unstable world, shipping, ports and terminals are taking on enormous strategic importance as targets for destabilising infrastructure and espionage.

President Trump confirmed U.S. involvement in the conflict against Iran, stating we have complete control of the skies over Iran, indicating a collaboration with Israel.

The tragic scenes of last week's Air India crash loom over the Paris Air Show, highlighting the impact of geopolitical tensions on the aviation industry.

U.S. equities faced a notable decline, with the Dow falling 1.32% amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, reversing earlier market optimism.

"An Israeli attack on Iran poses a top ten of our global risk, but Asian markets are expected to recover quickly as they have relatively limited exposure to the conflict and growing ties to unaffected Saudi Arabia and the UAE."

Faced with unrelenting Russian aggression and the simultaneous withdrawal of American military and diplomatic support, European countries across the continent are reinvesting in defence.

With well-rehearsed military choreography, commandos in rubber boats, masked bomb disposal experts, and soldiers in radiation protection suits roam the land and sea, showcasing preparation.

Dimon warned about the possibility of stagflation, stating, 'I can't rule it out,' while highlighting that he's not convinced the US is in a sweet spot.