Foreign Politics

ELS: MBN360 WORLD United States President Donald Trump has threatened severe financial penalties against the European Union following a proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member. Trump warned that Washington could impose steep tariffs if he considers the new diplomatic arrangement to be a hostile act. “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. […]

ELS: MBN360 Europe Russia has condemned Norway’s seizure of a Russian commercial vessel in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, as Ukraine seeks to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award against Moscow. The vessel, Professor Molchanov, was seized by Norwegian authorities following a court order requested by Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Naftogaz as part of its […]

ELS: MBN360 EURO Agroup of four European Union countries has renewed calls for the bloc to find ways of using Russia’s immobilised assets to support Ukraine, arguing that fresh action is needed before domestic elections across key member states complicate efforts to secure long-term funding. Sweden led the initiative, with the Netherlands, Spain and Poland […]

ELS: MBN360 SPORTS Alexander Zverev booked his place in a maiden Wimbledon final after ending Arthur Fery’s remarkable run with a commanding straight-sets victory on Centre Court. The second seed defeated the British wildcard 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to become the first German man to reach the Wimbledon singles final since 1995, when […]

Els: MBN360 Europe Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic has announced that early general elections in the country will be held in the next three to four months. He reiterated that he will resign the presidential post ahead of the vote. “Yes, it is logical that we will have elections soon, and when I say soon I […]

Els: MBN360 ASIA Iran launched drone and missile attacks today, targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the country, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. The Kuwaiti military said that air defenses intercepted incoming Iranian drones and missiles this morning, just after the […]

ELs: MBN360 UK Andy Burnham has officially been sworn in as the new Labour MP for Makerfield just hours after Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister, setting in motion a fast-moving leadership contest that could determine Britain’s next occupant of Downing Street within weeks. The extraordinary political sequence began when Keir Starmer delivered a resignation […]

Els: MBN360 INTERNATIONAL Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite the Iranian military saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon. The US military has disputed the claim, saying “traffic continues to flow”. Iran said the Strait was closed in response […]

Els: MBN360 UK The political uncertainty engulfing Britain’s governing Labour Party is beginning to carry significant consequences for government and the wider economy, according to former Cabinet Secretary Simon Case, who has warned that prolonged leadership speculation risks undermining decision-making, increasing borrowing costs and distracting ministers from pressing national challenges. Case, who served as the […]

Els: MBN360 UK Andy Burnham has secured a commanding victory in the closely watched Makerfield by-election, returning to Parliament after nearly a decade away and dramatically reshaping the political landscape within Britain’s governing Labour Party. The Greater Manchester mayor defeated Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon by a margin of 9,231 votes in what had become one […]