U.S. president made the acknowledgment after speaking to the Russian leader this week but backed off on additional sanctions
Ramaphosa had initially hoped to focus on trade and economic cooperation. The U.S. is South Africa’s second-largest trading partner, and Pretoria is facing a potential 30% tariff under Trump’s proposed, though currently suspended, import tax regime
The much-awaited telephone call between U.S. President Donald and Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended with scant details leaked about the steps forward to reach a peace settlement or ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin described the conversation, which lasted two hours, as sincere and useful. “A ceasefire with Ukraine is possible once agreements are reached,” the […]
Putin has delayed and slow-rolled talks as U.S. president pushes for a quick peace deal
President Donald Trump said he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the failed outcome of the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire in Istanbul on Friday. In a post on Truth Social, the U.S. president announced that he would have a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Specifically, he stated that […]
Archbishop Elpidophoros, the head of the Patriarchate of Constantinople’s Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, was appointed to the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders for President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, according to the Archdiocese. The executive order establishing the commission reads: It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce the historic and […]
The president has used a trip to the Middle East to strengthen ties with the Arab World
The absence of both world leaders significantly reduces expectations for a substantial diplomatic breakthrough in the war that has raged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022
War-devastated nation seeks U.S. investment to rebuild, as Saudis commit billions in American dealmaking
An Interview with Sean Mathews on Trump’s Middle East Visit and Greece's Role in the Changing Landscape
Farage’s Reform UK is soaring in the polls—and doing better at the ballot box—as voters lose patience with slow economic growth and high immigration
The "Π", under the giant clock in Gate 7 of the old Karaiskakis Stadium was Attilio’s spot - Olympiacos was his calling
Side deals by the U.S. administration raise questions about how closely in sync the allies are over major challenges in the region
Actors and executives working on the issue wanted tax incentives, not tariffs
In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump wrote, “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the U.S. delegation at the talks in Switzerland.
As both sides prepare for this weekend’s high-stakes diplomacy in Switzerland, world markets and international observers are watching closely, hoping for a breakthrough in a trade war that has cast a long shadow over the global economy
Alpha Bank examined the direct and indirect impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs may have on the Greek economy, according to the bank’s latest economic bulletin. The analysis focuses on key sectors that could be affected by heightened tariffs under a potential new U.S. administration, including exports, foreign direct investment (FDI), and tourism flows. Indirect […]
Deal is being closely watched for signs of what the administration wants from talks with other countries
Post draws backlash from Catholic leaders and sparks debate on AI use in political messaging
The military takeover of the peninsula was the first of Russia’s land grabs