Germany’s Merz warns Europe risks becoming economic pawn of US, China

The chancellor is pushing the EU to undertake sweeping economic reforms as he comes under increasing political pressure at home to revive the stagnant German economy.

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Australian rare earths miners soar on American interest
By Kirsten Aiken and Yiying Li

As rare earths re-emerge as a central battleground in the US-China trade war, Australian companies are already striking deals to supply America. A policy expert says talks at the White House next week could secure a national agreement.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-16/us-is-open-to-make-rare-earth-deals-with-australia/105895128

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US wants to make rare earth deals with Australia but without China involved, expert says

As rare earths re-emerge as a central battleground in the US-China trade war, Australian companies are already striking deals to supply America. A policy expert says talks at the White House next week could secure a national agreement.

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Europe’s private fears over Trump’s plan for Gaza – POLITICO

Justice and accountability As Trump and Netanyahu swapped mutual congratulations in Israel on Monday, some offici…
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time no longer on Russia's side, EU diplomacy chief says --Estonia spots Russian troops without insignia near border; officials say not a new tactic -- At least 5 tanks hit: Ukrainian drones spark massive blaze at Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea, source confirms -- Kremlin issues veiled threats towards Moldova, cites Ukraine as warning ... and more

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Donald Trump, the shakedown president

Soon, everyone will get wiser and realize they have alternatives — and that when they unite, the U.S. president will be unable to continue his shake down operations.

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Brussels looks to spin its red-tape cuts as a gift to Trump

The EU executive is preparing “checklist” of measures to address U.S. concerns over the bloc’s business regulations.

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Trump’s trade war has India hugging Britain close

The U.S. president’s second stint in office is binding the two countries together — and prompting London to look the other way on contentious issues.

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