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No talk of state visit until US gives ‘full scale’ Ukraine support, Swinney says
The UK “shouldn’t be talking” of giving Donald Trump another state visit in light of the “unacceptable” scenes in the Oval Office, John Swinney has said. Scotland’s First Minister also said there needs to be an “honest debate” about...
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'Ukraine president Zelensky is a hero', says Tory leader Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch spoke from Fairview Farm in Co Down on a visit to Northern Ireland, where she answered questions about President Zelensky and US President Donald Trump's explosive meeting on Friday.
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Rachel Reeves speaks to the media on a visit to RAF Waddington
Rachel Reeves speaks to the media after speaking to leading defence executives on a visit to RAF Waddington, home of the Red Arrows.
Bloomberg
A Long Process To Peace: Hodges on Ukraine, Russia
Retired General Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General US Army Europe, states that it's really hard to say whether or not there looks like there are ingredients for peace between Ukraine and Russia. He also shares his thoughts on...
Bloomberg
Global Arms Race for Drones
It's a contest that stretches to supply chains, which - for UAVs - are heavily skewed to China. Now there's a push by governments worldwide - including the US - to build new distribution channels. Bloobmerg's Annabelle Droulers explains...
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Starmer Says UK Defense Spending to Hit 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Britain will increase its defense spending to the equivalent of 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Parliament on Tuesday. The UK would aim to spend 3% of GDP on defense in the next parliament, subject to economic...
Bloomberg
Trump Sending Mix Signals: Panetta on Russia, Ukraine
Leon Panetta, Former US Secretary of Defense, shares his thoughts on the conflicting messages from the Trump Administration in regards to Ukraine and whether or not this confusion is a part of the administration's strategy. Panetta...
Bloomberg
Trump's Mideast Vision Still "Unclear," Says Former Ambassador Sheinwald
Donald Trump has authorized sanctions on the International Criminal Court officials who investigate the US and its allies. Last year, the ICC issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the nation's...
Bloomberg
More to Be Gained From Engagement With Japan Than Tariffs, Rahm Emanuel Says
Rahm Emanuel, former US Ambassador to Japan, discusses the economic and diplomatic relationship between the US and Japan as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits President Donald Trump at the White House.
Bloomberg
DeepSeek's Model Demand
Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras, says there's tremendous demand from every AI company for DeepSeek's efficient open-source model. He joins Caroline Hyde and Mike Shepard on "Bloomberg Technology" to discuss.
Bloomberg
Belarus Opposition Says 'Change' Hinges on Ukraine Victory Against Russia
Exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says the upcoming presidential election in Belarus is a "farce" and that she'll continue to work toward political, economic and diplomatic isolation of President Alexander...
Bloomberg
Zelenskiy Says Any Potential Peacekeeping Force Must Include US Troops
Volodymyr Zelenskiy discusses the outlook for a peace deal with Russia, and says any potential peacekeeping force, if it were to be deployed, must include the participation of US troops. The Ukrainian president also comments on Chinese...
Bloomberg
EU's Kallas 'Really Pushing' to Lower Price Cap on Russian Oil
The European Union's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said Ukraine's allies should work toward lowering the price cap on Russian oil to deprive Moscow of revenue. Russia is "struggling because their national fund is depleted and they...
Bloomberg
Wood: Lebanon President Election First Step in Road to Recovery
Lebanese lawmakers have elected army commander Joseph Aoun as the country's first president in more than two years. David Wood, International Crisis Group's Lebanon Senior Analyst spoke to Bloomberg's Christine Burke on Horizons Middle...
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David Lammy gives a keynote speech on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's plans
Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers a speech at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London on Government plans for new sanctions which will target the finances of people smuggling networks as part of efforts to...
Bloomberg
Lebanon Aims to Elect First President Since 2022
Lebanese lawmakers will attempt to elect a first president in more than two years this week, with army commander Joseph Aoun seen as the main candidate. Bloomberg's Dana Khraiche reports.
Bloomberg
Meta Will Stop Using Fact Checkers on US Platforms
Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, Instagram and Threads, will stop using third-party fact checking on its US social media platforms. It will instead use a community notes system. The company says content moderation systems have "gone...
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Sir Keir Starmer urges Western allies to 'double-down' in support of Ukraine
The Prime Minister has urged Western allies to “remain steadfast” in our support of war-torn nation Ukraine as the country enters its third winter since the invasion.
Bloomberg
Drill, Baby Drill to Be Very Difficult: Quantum Capital CEO
Quantum Capital Group CEO Wil VanLoh says, "at these prices, I don't see anybody drilling more," as he discusses expectations for President-elect Donald Trump's energy policy. VanLoh examines the need for permitting reform for energy...
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Ziemba: Russia & Iran Concentrating on Own Battles
The rebel-led alliance in Syria is set to form a transitional government, after overthrowing President Bashar Al Assad. Reports say the reason the Assad regime fell so quickly was due to the lack of support from his allies Russia and...
Bloomberg
Latvia's Minister Braže on Trump, Ukraine Aid, Russia
Latvia Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, states she agrees with President-elect Trump's method of using US support for Ukraine as leverage against Russia in negotiating an end to the war. She weighs in on why she believes...
Bloomberg
Iran Foreign Policy 'On Its Knees' after Assad Syria Downfall
In a matter of days, Iran had lost one of the last men standing in its so-called Axis of Resistance, leaving its foreign policy effectively in tatters.
Officials in Tehran this week sought to play down the significance, saying they had...
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UK welcomes fall of Assad’s ‘barbaric regime’, says Starmer amid calls for peace
The UK welcomes the fall of Bashar Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria, the Prime Minister has said as he called for the restoration of “peace and stability”. Overnight on Sunday, a lightning rebel offensive seized control of Damascus,...
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Starmer welcomes fall of 'barbaric regime' in Syria
The UK welcomes the fall of Bashar Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria, the Prime Minister has said as he called for the restoration of “peace and stability”. Overnight on Sunday, a lightning rebel offensive seized control of Damascus,...