Ukraine vows more self-reliance as war enters third year – POLITICO
Ukrainians have questions On the anniversary of Putin's aggression, however, uncertainty and irritation were undisguised in Kyiv. Ukrainians wanted to know why Western sanctions on…
Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
With Trump looming, NATO defense chiefs gather to talk Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia, of course, remains the biggest problem for most NATO countries. Not only is Ukraine in need of more Western ammunition to sustain an existential…
Donald Trump just did Europe a favor – POLITICO
OK, now what? The truth is, Europe only has itself to blame for the morass. Trump has been harping on about NATO’s laggards for years,…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
Sinn Féin walks immigration tightrope toward power in Ireland – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBLIN – For Sinn Féin chief Mary Lou McDonald to become Ireland’s next prime…
The first nail-biter election of 2024: Taiwan – POLITICO
TAIPEI — 2024 will be a bumper year of elections around the world, but one of the first votes on the calendar will also be…
Keir Starmer pitches for summit with Joe Biden ahead of 2024 elections – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — He’s embraced Bidenomics. Now, U.K. Labour leader Keir Starmer wants to meet…
The price tag of COP28’s renewable energy pledge – POLITICO
COP28 wrapped on Wednesday with officials touting a pledge to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030. It even came twinned with a vow…
World must ‘fight’ those stalling action – POLITICO
DUBAI — The vast, global efforts to arrest rising temperatures are imperiled and must accelerate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told the world climate summit…
UAE plotted to use COP28 to push for oil and gas deals, leaked notes show – POLITICO
The world's top climate summit has become embroiled in a hypocrisy scandal, days before the start of key talks. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) schemed…
Who’s who at COP28 – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The annual U.N. climate summit that starts November 30 has become one of the biggest…
They’re talking, but a climate divide between Beijing and Washington remains – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. Last week’s surprise deal between China and the United States may provide a boost…
Oil industry rides into climate summit bigger than ever – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. WASHINGTON — Eight years after Paris, the oil business is bigger than ever. Profits…
Anti-green backlash hovers over COP climate talks – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. LONDON — World leaders will touch down in Dubai next week for a climate change…
Ireland’s Sinn Féin embraces Palestinians and shuns Israel – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBLIN — Sinn Féin, the nationalist party on course to top the polls in…
Rishi Sunak slows Mexico and Canada trade talks as he eyes pre-election UK/US pact – POLITICO
LONDON — Crucial talks on Britain’s future trade with Canada and Mexico have been deprioritized as Rishi Sunak’s government pursues a pre-election agreement with Joe…
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak seek UK/US trade pact before 2024 elections – POLITICO
LONDON — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are preparing a “foundational” U.S. / U.K. trade agreement designed to be wrapped up before…
Rishi Sunak to sign UK-India trade deal without binding worker or environment pledges – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trade deal with India will not include legally…
West goes easy on Russia to save the G20 – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. NEW DELHI — G20 leaders wrapped up two days of high-level talks in India…