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Trump Looks for a Silver Bullet to End the Iran War. There May Be None.

The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise.

By Steven Erlanger

The age of the American Pharaoh

It would be strange if dynastic succession were not on Trump’s mind

Macron taps ex-aide to head French central bank

'The president is considering, on the proposal of the prime minister, appointing Emmanuel Moulin as governor of the Bank of France,' the Elysée said on Tuesday. Moulin was replaced last week after a year as chief of staff.

They were hunted by the Taliban for helping the US. Now, Trump wants to send these families to the DRC

Thousands of Afghans who assisted US forces are stuck in limbo in Qatar. Instead of promised resettlement in America, they face an uncertain future in another war-torn country Hasina Nasimi* had been counting down to 27 January 2025, the day she was booked on a flight with her husband and four children, to Denver, Colorado. Her brother, four sisters and mother were already there, rebuilding their lives after fleeing Afghanistan. Nasimi’s father and brother were killed by the Taliban; her brot...

By Stefanie Glinski

Canadian prime minister says Europe will anchor world order

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

By Teri Schultz

Video: Trump says Iran should ‘wave the white flag’

US President Donald Trump said Iran should ‘wave the white flag of surrender’ in the war.

Actor Zachary Levi backs Thomas Massie as Trump targets the Republican for ouster: 'Good for this country'

Actor Zachary Levi expressed strong support for Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, urging others to back the incumbent lawmaker.

EU to require tax reform from Ukraine in exchange for macro-financial aid under €90bn loan

The EU is making tax reform a condition for disbursing €90 billion in assistance to Ukraine, with the details still under discussion.

By Tetyana Vysotska,Oleksandr Shumilin

Trump shrugged off an apparent Iran ceasefire violation. Traders say that's bullish

Traders on the Street are taking this as a bullish sign that Trump may be looking for an off-ramp to the conflict — which would give stocks a boost.

FAA contractor charged with threatening to kill Trump

Court documents show he had used his work computer to research assassination attempts and related topics

By Holly Ramer

US industries, trade groups split over Trump's tariff probe on excess factory capacity

Trump speaks on Iran war, elections in front of children as they yawn: ‘You might be too young…’

President Trump faced backlash for addressing Iran and US elections during a White House ceremony for children.

Macron says US and EU wasting time on tariff threats as Trump fumes over Germany

France positions itself at the heart of Armenia’s pivot to Europe

As the European Union and Armenia laid the groundwork for deeper integration at a landmark summit in Yerevan, France's presence loomed large – diplomatically, economically and culturally.

By RFI

Saakashvili and Georgian opposition lament EPC summit being held in Yerevan instead of Tbilisi

Mikheil Saakashvili hinted that the summit would take place in Tbilisi if his policies continued.

By Mikheil Gvadzabia

Words Across Europe VR Writing Program Unveils 2026 Cohort

EXCLUSIVE: Words Across Europe, the virtual reality-based writers’ room program, has unveiled its 2026 cohort. Nine writers hailing from across the European continent will take part, having been selected from more than 60 applicants to form the third edition of the initiative. A full list of participants is below. Running from this month until July, […]

By Jesse Whittock

Meta expands AI age technology to EU

Meta has announced that is expanding technology announced last year to proactively find Instagram account holders it suspects to be teens, even if they list an adult birthday, and place them in Teen Accounts.

Ireland probles Meta's Instagram, Facebook over EU manipulation concerns

European Commission seeks founding members for new EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance

The European Commission has announced a call for applications to participate in the creation of a new EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, aimed at bringing together manufacturers, innovators, startups, and end users of defense technologies.

Boost investment in FCT, Wike urges EU nations

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike calls on European Union nations to increase investment in Abuja, highlighting opportunities in infrastructure and security. Read More: https://punchng.com/boost-investment-in-fct-wike-urges-eu-nations/

By Punch Newspapers