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As Europe grapples with economic uncertainty, shifting political alliances, and external pressures from global powers, the continent stands at a critical juncture. Europe in Turmoil: The Fallout Series by EconoTimes explores the deepening challenges facing the European Union and its member states. From the economic repercussions of trade wars and energy crises to rising populism and geopolitical tensions, this series unpacks the forces reshaping Europe's future. Through expert insights and data-driven analysis, we examine the key risks, policy responses, and long-term implications for the global economy.

Europe Fallout Series

British PM wants to bomb IS in Syria, but it's hard to see how that will make things any better

Nov 27, 2015 00:15 am UTC| Insights & Views

A few weeks ago the prospect of Britain bombing Islamic State in Syria seemed remote. At the beginning of November, the UK parliaments foreign affairs committee (which has a Conservative majority) issued a report that was...

Europe Fallout Series

Five reasons to keep boots off the ground in the fight against Islamic State – for now

Nov 27, 2015 00:07 am UTC| Insights & Views

Following the Paris terror attacks, senior political voices alongside a growing popular movement have called for Western combat troops to be deployed in the fight against Islamic State (IS). In the US, Senate Armed...

Europe Fallout Series

Dig deep for courage to defeat cloud of fear surrounding France

Nov 25, 2015 10:35 am UTC| Commentary

French consumer confidence is steady as ever at 96, but the statistics office has warned that most of the responses belong prior to the attack. Recent survey and talks among public suggests the horror, shock and terror are...

Europe Fallout Series

Yen remains well bid amid heightened geo-political tensions

Nov 25, 2015 08:52 am UTC| Commentary

Heightened geo-political tension is keeping investors cautious, heading into mega-December. French people still struggling to come back from November 13th attack on Paris by ISIL militants, Belgian capital Brussels...

Europe Fallout Series

Anonymous can't defeat Islamic State, but here's what it could achieve

Nov 24, 2015 11:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Andres Guadamuz, Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law, University of Sussex The announcement that hacktivist collective Anonymous has declared war on the Islamic State has been received positively by the public....

Europe Fallout Series

Solidarity after Paris means treating all suffering the same

Nov 24, 2015 01:18 am UTC| Insights & Views

Ben Saul, Professor of International Law, Sydney Centre for International Law, University of Sydney The outpouring of global sympathy for the French victims of Islamic State (IS) terrorism is welcome even if our...

Europe Fallout Series

Paris attacks bring Russia back into the fold

Nov 23, 2015 13:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Christopher Read, Professor in Twentieth-Century European History, University of Warwick The full international consequences of Friday 13 November in Paris will take some time to work out but already dramatic changes...

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Economy

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Dollar Slips as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Reduces Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after stronger-than-expected April jobs data reduced speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Investor sentiment also improved after President Donald Trump stated...

European Stocks Fall as US-Iran Conflict Rekindles Energy Supply Fears

European stock markets closed lower on Friday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and intensified concerns about global energy supplies. The escalating conflict...

Gold Prices Rise as Weaker Dollar and Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed on Friday and were set for a strong weekly gain as the U.S. dollar weakened following the latest U.S. jobs report. Investors also turned to safe-haven assets amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and...

Politics

Israel’s Secret Iraq Base Allegedly Supported Iran Air Campaign, WSJ Reports

Israel reportedly established a covert military outpost deep in the Iraqi desert to support its recent air campaign against Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the operation,...

Senate Stablecoin Bill Sparks Clash Between Banks and Crypto Industry

A major fight over U.S. crypto regulation is heating up as lawmakers prepare to advance the CLARITY Act, a proposed bill designed to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins. The legislation...

Trump-Xi Beijing Summit to Focus on Trade, Taiwan, and Boeing Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing from May 14 to May 15, marking the first visit by an American president to the Chinese capital in nearly ten years. According to Reuters,...

Trump Reportedly Approves Plan to Remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Amid Growing Controversies

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan to remove U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary, according to sources familiar with discussions inside the White House. While officials say...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...