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European nations vow to 'continue to strengthen sanctions' on Russia: EU statement

Hespress · August 16, 2025

HESPRESS English – Morocco News International With AFPSaturday 16 August 2025 - 15:50 European leaders Saturday said they were “ready to uphold the pressure” on Russia through sanctions following a summit between presidents Donald Trump and...

WATCH: Hakeem Jeffries Gets LEVELED by Joe Kernen After Claiming Trump is Failing on the Economy on CNBC’s Squawk Box

The Gateway Pundit · August 16, 2025

CNBC host Joe Kernen on Thursday obliterated Democrat House Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), calling him out on his failure to explain the Democrats’ fearmongering as President Trump sees historic economic accomplishments since taking office in...

EU leaders to hold ‘coalition of willing’ call tomorrow ahead of Zelenskyy–Trump Ukraine peace talks

The Economic Times · August 16, 2025

Britain, France and Germany will convene a video call on Sunday with Ukraine’s allies to discuss the war and possible steps towards peace, according to the French presidency. The “coalition of the willing” call will be led by Prime Minister Keir...

Biometric borders and business make strange bedfellows

Biometric Update · August 16, 2025

Biometrics are the foundation for tools to enforce borders, both physical and digital, but controversy comes with immigration and age checks. Top stories this week on Biometric Update show the potential of biometrics to improve identity...

Avoiding Potential Economic Disruption in Cocoa Value-chain

This Day · August 16, 2025

In this piece, James Emejo, writes that the federal government and stakeholders in the nation’s cocoa value-chain must make hay while the sun shines to avert an impending economic catastrophe in the industry and economy at large. The next few...

World News | European Leaders Welcome President Trump's Efforts to End War in Ukraine

Latestly · August 16, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], August 16 (ANI/WAM): European leaders today welcomed US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska yesterday. In a joint statement by French...

European seas break temperature records: Are they too warm?

Euronews · August 15, 2025

Published on 15/08/2025 - 16:25 GMT+2 •Updated 16:33 Tourists often head to the Mediterranean coast for its breathtaking beaches and warm sea, but these enjoyable temperatures mask a long-term warming trend that fuels torrential rains and intense...

European leaders 'ready' to push for Zelenskyy-Trump-Putin meet

CGTN ·

European leaders said in a joint statement on Saturday that they are ready to push for a trilateral summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The joint statement was...

Nothing to See Here: World Economic Forum Internal Investigation Clears Founder Klaus Schwab of Wrongdoing

Breitbart · August 16, 2025

An internal investigation conducted by the World Economic Forum has determined that there was no evidence that founder and former chairman Klaus Schwab committed wrongdoing during his time at the helm of the top globalist institution. Amid...

European leaders say US ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine

Babel ·

The US is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees — but what exactly is currently unknown. This was stated by European leaders following a conversation with the US President Donald Trump after his meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir...

Europe Welcomes Trump’s Talks But Calls for ‘Iron-Clad’ Security Guarantees for Ukraine

Kyiv Post · August 16, 2025

European leaders said on Saturday they welcomed US President Donald Trump’s desire for peace in Ukraine but reiterated the need for security guarantees for Kyiv and no Russian veto over Ukraine’s NATO and EU bid. In a joint statement following...

COP30: Nigeria advised to prioritise Green Economy

The Sun Nigeria · August 16, 2025

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, COP30, to be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025, Nigeria and other African countries have been urged to shift from requesting...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:57 p.m. EDT

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...

European leaders pledged support for Kyiv after Alaska talks

Brussels Morning · August 16, 2025

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European leaders on Saturday issued a joint statement pledging to continue backing Kyiv and maintain pressure on Moscow until the fighting in Ukraine ends, after a meeting in Alaska between U.S. President...

[UPDATED] Diego businessman held for $20m in cocaine, ganja

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday · August 15, 2025

News Gregory Mc Burnie 24 Hrs Ago A quantity of narcotics seized by police during a drug bust in West Trinidad on August 15. - Photo courtesy TTPS A Diego Martin businessman has been arrested after police allegedly found more than $20 million...

European Leaders Praise Trump After Call On Blockbuster Summit — Demand ‘Security Guarantees’ For Ukraine

Mediaite - New York · August 16, 2025

European leaders praised the peace effort after a call with President Donald Trump following the bilateral summit with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin, and made clear that any deal must include “security guarantees” and a clear path to...

In business, there’s always a silver lining

Philstar · August 16, 2025

Despite the global economic uncertainty brought about by the imposition of tariffs by the United States – which many countries are still trying to figure out how to navigate similar to what we are doing – I, like many who have been in business,...

EU Leaders Release Joint Statement Following Alaska Meeting

Charter 97 ·

33 There should be no restrictions on the AFU, and no veto on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. European leaders have released a joint statement following a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The statement from French...

Germany updates: Merz backs possible Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

Deutsche Welle · August 16, 2025

08/16/2025August 16, 2025 German lawmaker Omid Nouripour has suggested that Switzerland could become a member of the European Union. "The German government should offer Switzerland the opportunity to quickly deepen cooperation, up to turbo...

Merz's Germany: 100 Days Of Economic Deep Freeze

Zero Hedge ·

Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The German federal government is already staggering into its first major crisis just months after its election. That it also stands economically bare amidst mostly self-inflicted turbulence has gone largely unnoticed....