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fromMedievalists.net
18 hours ago

New Medieval Books: Crescent Dawn - Medievalists.net

The Ottoman Empire significantly influenced the development of the modern world from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries.
History
#iran
#national-security
#russia
#european-union
fromFortune Asia
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Europe and China's medical device tit-for-tat shows that Trump tariffs aren't helping Beijing make friends

China and the EU are experiencing heightened trade tensions, marked by reciprocal trade restrictions and criticisms over market practices.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Germany politics

Merz, Macron present united front amid EU-US trade row DW 07/24/2025

Merz and Macron aim to enhance Franco-German cooperation amid geopolitical challenges, focusing on friendship and defense capabilities.
fromFortune Asia
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Europe and China's medical device tit-for-tat shows that Trump tariffs aren't helping Beijing make friends

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Macro and geopolitical shifts wiped $320bn off listed business between 2014-24 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

On average, nearly 60% of the FTSE 100's returns were generated on just 59 days each year - about 16% of the year - which coincided with major global or economic events.
Business
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Musk messing with cosmic data. Will alien hunters save us?

The SKA-Low team built a prototype instrument called EDA2 and ran some tests, finding over 112,000 signals from 1,506 different Starlink satellites, significantly stronger than target signals.
Science
#tariffs
fromFortune Asia
3 days ago
US politics

Trump announces Philippine trade deal framework with 19% tariffs after meeting with President Marcos Jr.

fromFortune Asia
3 days ago
US politics

Trump announces Philippine trade deal framework with 19% tariffs after meeting with President Marcos Jr.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Gold investors predict safe haven metal to top 2,700 as global tensions drive fresh all-time highs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"Almost half of BullionVault's respondents (47%) forecast a rise of 10% and a further quarter (25%) predicted a 20% rise by year-end."
Golden State Warriors
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

U.S. Leads World with Largest Active F-35 Lightning II Fleet Surpassing 350 Units

The deployment of two F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets to Okinawa's Kadena Air Base signifies a strategic show of force in the Pacific, particularly aimed at deterring China.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Accountants sound the alarm on geopolitics, internal risks

Accountants are increasingly concerned about their companies' ability to sustain margins and lead amid constant change and disruption. Geopolitics has emerged as the top global risk priority for accountants.
US politics
#international-relations
fromFortune
1 month ago
Europe politics

NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance 'would be just crazy for Europeans,' foreign policy expert says

fromFortune
1 month ago
Europe politics

NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance 'would be just crazy for Europeans,' foreign policy expert says

#human-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Can a common denominator unite warring contestant nations at the International Mathematics Olympiad?

The participation of three Palestinian teens in the International Mathematics Olympiad signals progress despite previous visa challenges, marking a moment of unity amidst geopolitical strife.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

For Decades, a Treaty Contained the Threat of Nuclear Weapons. Now That's All at Risk.

On July 16, 1945, the Nuclear Age erupted into being, with the atomic bomb's first test, code-named Trinity, in the desert of New Mexico.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Apple is pre-bunkering against China with its $500 million deal to buy American rare-earth magnets

The multiyear deal includes a $200 million upfront payment for Apple to source American-made rare-earth magnets from MP's new manufacturing lines in Fort Worth, Texas, collaborating on a recycling facility in Mountain Pass, California.
Apple
#china
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

What the Israel-Iran War and Ceasefire Mean for China's Relations With the U.S. and World

fromtime.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

What the Israel-Iran War and Ceasefire Mean for China's Relations With the U.S. and World

fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

ASML chain moves en masse to Southeast Asia: a sign of things to come?

Brainport companies are heavily investing in Southeast Asia due to expected growth in the semiconductor industry, as ASML suppliers relocate production to Malaysia and Singapore.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Brics growing up: A new bloc seeks autonomy and eyes a post-western order | Editorial

Brics now counts 11 member states, including Indonesia, representing half the world's population and 40% of the global economy, outpacing the G7 by $20tn.
World politics
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Superman Review: Wow He's Sincerely Saving the World

Gunn's new vision fractures Superman's sense of self by reconstructing a video message from his alien parents, revealing nefarious intent instead of the assumed benevolence.
Film
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

We Will Freaking Erase You!' Russian Propagandist Goes OFF on Trump, Fantasizes About Nuclear Strike on the US in Shocking Diatribe

Solovyov questioned how much belief Trump would have in the threat from Russia, emphasizing the potential devastation of Russian missiles causing a radioactive tsunami.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

AI mania pushes Nvidia to record $4 trillion valuation

Export controls on Nvidia's chips are a major obstacle, especially those implemented by the Trump administration in April, effectively shutting Nvidia out of a $50 billion China market.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

ESA names five Challengers for the European Launch Challenge

The European Space Agency’s European Launcher Challenge aims to secure reliable launch services from three pre-selected candidates, including MaiaSpace, PLD Space, and Orbital Express Launch.
Europe news
#ai
#pakistan
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy find new natural gas deposit off Cyprus

A consortium made up of ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy International has made a second natural gas discovery beneath the seabed south of Cyprus, reinforcing the region's role as an energy exporter.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

This month's best paperbacks: Deborah Levy, David Nicholls and more

Bruno Lacombe, now in self-exile, believes the left must understand the increased divide between humanity and nature since the Neanderthal extinction, surpassing economic class warfare.
Psychology
#nato
fromFortune
1 month ago
Europe politics

NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance 'would be just crazy for Europeans,' foreign policy expert says

fromFortune
1 month ago
Europe politics

NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance 'would be just crazy for Europeans,' foreign policy expert says

fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

On Canada Day, Celebrate Our Northern Neighbor's Rejection of American Imperialism

Celebrating Canada Day emphasizes gratitude for Canadian culture and recognition of political tensions impacting Canadian-American relations.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Airlines in turbulence as flight risks rise amid conflicts DW 07/01/2025

Brendan Sobie, a Singapore-based aviation analyst, emphasizes that it's not unusual for airlines to reroute due to conflicts, but the current situation is particularly complex due to multiple airspace restrictions occurring simultaneously.
US news
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Here Are the Nonfiction Books NPR Staffers Have Loved So Far This Year

Color is a rich part of Black culture, and Imani Perry explores the significance of blue across history, relating it to hope and resilience.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple review the many partitions of southern Asia

"The border wall dividing India from Pakistan is unmistakable, and while it might seem like natural frontiers, they were shaped by five key events of disintegration."
World news
fromMedievalists.net
3 weeks ago
History

New Medieval Books: The Making of Medieval Central Europe - Medievalists.net

The book examines the political dynamics and state-building in medieval Central Europe, emphasizing its complexities and interactions with Western powers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Donald Trump's China deal: rare earths pave the green road to militarisation | Editorial

It's an irony that the minerals needed to save the planet may help destroy it. Rare earth elements are at the center of a geopolitical arms race.
Canada news
#military-strategy
fromtime.com
1 month ago
US news

Breaking Down the Environmental Risks From Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Sites

fromtime.com
1 month ago
US news

Breaking Down the Environmental Risks From Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Sites

fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Atlantic's August Issue: "Eighty Years on the Edge," Examining Eight Decades of Life in the Atomic Age

"We are living through one of the more febrile periods of the nuclear era... the main challenge of the 80 years since the Trinity atomic test has been that we do not possess the cognitive, spiritual, and emotional capabilities necessary to successfully manage nuclear weapons without the risk of catastrophic failure."
US news
#climate-change
fromNature
1 month ago
World politics

Missile defence won't prevent the health crises that rock global security

fromNature
1 month ago
World politics

Missile defence won't prevent the health crises that rock global security

#trump-administration
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago
US news

5 things to know for June 24: Israel-Iran, Immigration ruling, Trump megabill, NYC mayoral race, Credit scores

fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago
US news

5 things to know for June 24: Israel-Iran, Immigration ruling, Trump megabill, NYC mayoral race, Credit scores

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