Mohammed bin Salman in the City of Light: Does West value economic interests over ‘Western values’?
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel’s award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form:…
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy – and Trump
Timing and Canadian political will could also be a tool for negotiations. Canadians know they will feel economic pain in this dispute – financial analysists estimated the most recent tariffs of 50% on about $20bn of Canadian imports could trim…
Zambia shuts down court system – Eye on Africa
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US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, lifting what it said was the «final major barriers» for private sector investment in the country and its reintegration into the global economy. US Secretary Of State…
Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. «Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my…
Norway’s King Harald V’s health has worsened, palace says
King Harald V of Norway’s health has worsened, the palace has said, as he remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream. The monarch has responded to treatment despite the deterioration in his condition,…
Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say
President Donald Trump‘s administration said on Monday it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the US, marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown.…
Zolani Tete: Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
Four people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home on Friday. Tete, 38, was gunned down in what has been described as an ambush in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. A…
Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region
A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country’s southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas…
‘Half my business will be gone’ – firms in Canada and US fear trade war
While the tariffs could mean changes for the Paloma Clothing company, other American companies are facing the same battle they have faced since Trump returned to office and began imposing his levies. Bill Easton, owner of Terre Rouge Wines in Plymouth,…