Multiple #US #intelligence agencies have assessed in recent days that Tehran is not willing to engage in serious negotiations, because it believes that #Trump himself is not serious about talks, & that #Iran is in a strong position in the #war.

Trump’s address from the White House comes as he has offered conflicting messages this week about his objectives for the war, which has caused #economic fallout across the globe & hundreds of #deaths in Iran & other countries in the region.

#Geopolitics today is increasingly shaped by two inextricably linked forces: #energy and #AI. #Datacenters convert energy into #compute, which forms the basis of #economic and #strategic #power.” www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...

Remaking Europe’s Energy Syste...
Remaking Europe’s Energy System for the Age of AI

Lucrezia Reichlin urges the EU to invest in expanding its energy supply, especially in renewables, grids, and storage.

Project Syndicate

President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and the accompanying delegation met today in #London with representatives of major #British #companies, as well as #British and #Syrian business leaders.

The meeting discussed ways to strengthen #economic and investment cooperation between the two countries and to enhance the business environment and investment opportunities in a way that serves mutual interests.

#US #Lawmakers Introduce #Somaliland #Economic Access Act to Address #FinancialBarriers:
This new #USHouseBill could reshape Somaliland’s access to global #finance — signaling deeper strategic engagement in the #HornOfAfrica.

https://saxafimedia.com/house-bill-financial-somaliland-us-interest/

House Bill Targets Financial Barriers Facing Somaliland, Signaling Growing U.S. Strategic Interest | Saxafi Media

New U.S. House bill directs Treasury to study barriers to Somaliland’s access to the American financial system, highlighting strategic and economic interests in the Horn of Africa

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The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said she wants to raise pressure on Russia by taking a more vigorous action against its shadow fleet. "We need more... https://news.osna.fm/?p=40366 | #news #economic #eus #fleet #intensifies
EU's Kaja Kallas Intensifies Economic Pressure on Russia by Targeting the Shadow Fleet - Osna.FM

EU foreign envoy Kaja Kallas vows to intensify pressure on Russia by targeting its shadow fleet, aiming to curb covert maritime influence and strengthen regional security.

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Here is what could tip Iran war oil shock into an ‘economic catastrophe’
The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict.
#Consumer #Economy #Politics #GasPrices
https://globalnews.ca/news/11753002/iran-war-oil-shock-houthis/
Here is what could tip Iran war oil shock into an ‘economic catastrophe’
The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict.
#Consumer #Economy #Politics #GasPrices
https://globalnews.ca/news/11753002/iran-war-oil-shock-houthis/
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-oil-crisis-is-about-to-get-physical. "If #oil really does go to $200 [per barrel] or more, it’s all too easy to envisage a full-blown global #economic #crisis, with an #inflation surge & quite likely a #recession." We are going to be paying a very high economic #price, as well as a very high #ecological price, for our #dependency on #fossilfuels.
The Oil Crisis is About to Get Physical

From market speculation to crude reality

Paul Krugman
The German government's proposal to abolish a public holiday, aimed at boosting economic activity, has met widespread public opposition. According to a Forsa po... https://news.osna.fm/?p=40243 | #news #boost #cancellation #economic #germans
76% of Germans Oppose Planned Holiday Cancellation as Govt Seeks Economic Boost - Osna.FM

Germany's plan to abolish a public holiday for economic boost faces strong opposition, with 75% of citizens rejecting the change.

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