Europe
US, Denmark and Greenland reach Arctic security deal after months of annexation threats
US, Denmark and Greenland reach a landmark security deal expanding permanent US military rights in Greenland.
Europe stakes its claim in orbit: Inside the Paris Space Summit
Paris Space Summit 2026: Europe unveils €20B deals, IRIS² satellite contracts, and Macron’s push for crewed spaceflight autonomy by 2035.
ECB hikes rates to 2.5% as Middle East war fuels inflation shock
ECB hikes rates by 25bp to 2.5% as Middle East war pushes oil past $100, lifting eurozone inflation to 3.3% and prompting forecasts of further tightening.
Netherlands moves $11.6billion in gold to London, citing geopolitical risk
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold worth $11.6B from US and Canada to London, citing geopolitical risk and faster crisis liquidity.
Macron, King Charles and Burnham Invoke Shared History at Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition
Macron, King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spotlight Britain-France ties during the Bayeux Tapestry’s historic return to London.
King Harald V of Norway dies at 89; son Haakon VIII becomes king
The reign of King Harald V of Norway spanned major historical eras, from a childhood in wartime exile to modernizing Norway's monarchy.
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow: Europe’s aviation crown changes hands
Heathrow is running its two runways at or near saturation, limiting its ability to add flights during peak periods.
Ceuta border crisis deepens as Spain reports 49,000 crossings in 24 hours
Spanish officials said a sudden influx of roughly 49,000 people entered its North African enclave of Ceuta in a 24-hour period.
Trump meets Zelenskyy and Netanyahu before Lindsey Graham funeral
The overlap highlighted Graham’s standing as a longtime foreign-policy hawk, bringing together leaders tied to two of the world’s most consequential conflicts.
Zelenskyy meets Burnham in Portsmouth as UK doubles down on Ukraine support
PM Burnham used his first meeting with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm what Downing Street called “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
France and Spain face historic wildfire crisis as heat and drought fuel mass evacuations
Wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought are ripping across France and Spain, prompting leaders to declare one of its worst fire crises in modern history.
Spain calls Gibraltar border removal “Fall of Europe’s Last Wall”
The breakthrough follows a landmark treaty between the EU, the UK, and Spain that integrates Gibraltar into the EU's Schengen free-travel zone.
NATO’s Ankara Declaration signals shift to wartime readiness, massive spending, and AI-driven defense
At the center of the declaration is a clear shift toward what officials increasingly describe as a "wartime industrial base".
Trump threatens trade halt with Spain amid NATO dispute, but legal and political hurdles remain
Trump labeled Spain a “terrible partner,” arguing that countries failing to meet spending expectations should face economic consequences.
EU biometric EES triggers summer travel chaos, industry demands emergency pause
Continued delays are forcing airlines to depart with empty seats, overwhelming regional airports and risking long‑term damage to Europe’s tourism recovery.
Europe gripped by record heatwave as “Omega Block” traps scorching air across continent
A record-breaking heatwave driven by a rare and persistent “Omega block” weather pattern has locked Europe under a powerful heat dome.
Norway joins France’s nuclear umbrella as ninth member
Norway has become the ninth country to join France’s “Forward Deterrence” initiative, as part of a growing European effort to strengthen regional security.
Hungary’s vote resets Europe’s right-wing map
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power.
US, EU clash over Hungarian election interference
The controversy primarily revolves around US Vice President J.D. Vance's endorsement of Orbán and his subsequent accusations of EU interference.
Who benefits from the EU-Australia’s landmark trade deal?
The deal ends 8 years of talks and aims to
significantly boost bilateral trade valued at nearly $110billion in 2024 to 2025.
US-UK base in Diego Garcia targeted by missiles; Iran denies role
In March 2026, reports emerged of attempted missile strikes targeting the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
France extends nuclear umbrella to Europe in major strategic shift
Macron unveils France's new nuclear doctrine, extending a "forward deterrence" umbrella to European allies while expanding its stockpile.
German chancellor makes first official visit to China
The February 2026 visit by Chancellor Friedrich Merz focused on stabilizing relations and addressing a record €90 billion trade deficit.
Financial Times: Iran inks secret shoulder-fired missiles with Russia
This deal, first reported by the FT on Feb 22, 2026, aims to rebuild Iran's air defences following significant damage during a conflict with Israel in mid-2025.
Death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque sparks protests
Deranque’s death sparked nationwide political reactions ahead of the municipal elections and prompted a minute of silence in the National Assembly.
A world “under destruction”: Munich’s case for a new European security architecture
The 2026 Munich Security Conference was defined by a shift from the post-WWII "rules-based order" to an era "under destruction."
Antwerp Summit proposes “two-speed” Europe, Eurobonds
European leaders have recast their latest Antwerp gathering as a make-or-break moment for the bloc’s industrial future.
European Parliament approves landmark €90b Ukraine loan
The funding aims to cover roughly two-thirds of Ukraine's estimated financial needs as the conflict enters its fifth year.
US and Armenia sign landmark nuclear cooperation deal
On Feb 9, 2026, US Vice President J.D. Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Portugal picks a moderate socialist as president in rebuke to the far right
António José Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party (PS) secured close to two-third of the vote in a second round runoff.
Russia launches brutal strikes amid peace talks
While trilateral negotiations were underway in Abu Dhabi, Russia launched a "barbaric" and "cynical" wave of attacks across the country.
EU seals “mother of all deals” with India
On Jan 27, 2026, India and the European Union (EU) concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dubbed the "Mother of all deals".
Trump announces deal reached for Greenland
President Trump announced the Greenland "framework of a future deal" while at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan 21, 2026.
Russia, Ukraine, and US hold first trilateral peace talks since 2022
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States held their first trilateral summit since the 2022 invasion on Jan 23 to 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Ukraine and US agreed on post-war security guarantees at Davos
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Davos to firm up details for the peace plan resolution.
European Parliament refers Mercosur deal to ECJ
The referral of the EU-Mercosur agreement to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has created a significant legal and political "freeze".
2026 EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
The deal establishes one of the world's largest free-trade zones, covering more than 700 million people and a combined GDP of over $21 trillion.
Trump threatens incremental tariffs over Greenland
This was one of the most severe escalations in transatlantic relations, explicitly using trade policy as a tool for territorial acquisition.
Trump threatens to take Greenland after Venezuela raid sparks territorial concerns
In January 2026, President Donald Trump escalated his long-standing ambition to acquire Greenland from Denmark, asserting that the United States will take control of the island "one way or the other".
Zelenskyy meets “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris
The meeting focused on establishing robust, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine once a ceasefire with Russia is in place.
Crans-Montana fire raises questions ahead of 2038 Olympic bid
On January 1, 2026, a catastrophic fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 119 others.
Putin stalls US-led Peace Plan
Ukrainian officials characterized Russia’s accusations of a deadly drone strike as disinformation, aimed at undermining negotiations.
10 Major Events That Shaped Geopolitics in 2025
2025 marked a turbulent shift in global power dynamics, driven by US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies, escalating conflicts across multiple regions, and unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs.
India and Russia deepen strategic ties with $100billion trade target
During the 2025 India-Russia Summit, both nations adopted a new trade pact and Russia pledged "uninterrupted shipments".
Trump proposes Ukraine Peace Plan
President Donald Trump’s administration drove a US-brokered “28-point peace plan” for Ukraine in 2025, aiming to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Ukraine’s $100M Corruption Scandal
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) revealed a major corruption scandal behind Energoatom, the state nuclear agency.
Ireland Presidential Election: Independent Connolly wins by landslide
Ireland's Presidential Election on Oct 24, 2025, resulted in a landslide victory for independent candidate Catherine Connolly.
2025 Louvre Heist: 8 items under 8 minutes
This 2025 heist is considered one of the boldest in the museum’s history due to the daylight timing, speed, and precision exhibited by the thieves.
Syria’s Sharaa meets Putin for the first time
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in October 2025 at the Kremlin in Moscow. for their first face-to-face meeting.
France’s political crisis deepens as Macron reappoints Lecornu amid budget deadlock
France's President Emmanuel Macron confronts his gravest domestic crisis since taking office in 2017 after losing two PMs in 12 months.