Fidan Courts Cairo and Rome Without Athens — Egypt’s Rejection Tests Turkey’s Maritime Push

Ankara seeks to turn Libya’s ratification of the maritime memorandum into a broader diplomatic initiative. Egypt maintains its opposition, while Greece pursues coordination, maritime delimitation talks and international backing.

Ukraine: US Peace Plan Puts EU Membership and Nord Stream on the Table — But Europe Holds the Keys

The framework reported by The Economist links Ukraine’s EU accession to abandoning its NATO bid, alongside economic incentives for Moscow. Yet Washington cannot deliver European membership or reopen Europe’s gas market on its own.

Trump and NATO: Europe Braces for a Tougher US Stance After the Midterms as Pentagon Weighs Four Options

The November 3 US midterm elections could reshape Washington’s political balance without necessarily softening Donald Trump’s approach to NATO. With the Pentagon preparing options for America’s military presence in Europe, European governments face a strategic dilemma: rely on congressional safeguards or accelerate their own defence capabilities.

Germany Moves to Block von der Leyen’s Canada Plan: EU Divided Over ‘Associate Membership’

Berlin is leading opposition to Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to grant Canada a new form of association with the European Union. France, Italy and Belgium have also raised concerns, exposing tensions between the European Commission and national governments ahead of the October 29–30 EU–Canada summit in Montreal.

Greece–UAE: €12 Billion Investment Opportunity Reshapes the Strategic Map of AI, Defence and Energy

Fifteen Memoranda of Understanding signed during the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s visit to Athens mark a new phase in Greek–Emirati relations. From artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centres to biotechnology, defence manufacturing and advanced agriculture, the agreements could generate up to €12 billion in additional economic benefits, positioning Greece as an increasingly important bridge between Europe and the Middle East.

Trump Backs Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election as Iran Looms Over the Middle East

Donald Trump has thrown his full support behind Benjamin Netanyahu just days before Israel's election, describing the prime minister as a “Great Warrior.” The extraordinary intervention highlights Washington's strategic calculations over Iran, regional security and the future of US-Israeli relations. But an initial opinion poll suggests the endorsement has not delivered an immediate electoral boost.

Turkey–Libya Maritime Deal: Greece Takes the Fight to the UN as Eastern Mediterranean Tensions Escalate

Athens launches a diplomatic response after Libya’s House of Representatives approves the controversial 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey. Greece insists the deal violates international maritime law and cannot affect third countries’ rights. The European Union backs Athens, Egypt rejects the agreement’s implications, and Ankara defends its legality. Crete, offshore energy resources and strategic infrastructure are at the centre of a renewed geopolitical confrontation.

Athens and Cairo Challenge Ankara: Greece and Egypt Move to Expand EEZ Agreement Amid Turkey–Libya Dispute

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty agree to continue consultations on extending their 2020 maritime delimitation agreement. The diplomatic initiative follows the Libyan House of Representatives’ approval of the controversial Turkey–Libya memorandum, as the European Union and Germany reaffirm their objections to the deal.

Mitsotakis–Abu Dhabi: A Multibillion-Euro Strategic Alliance Sends a Geopolitical Message to Turkey

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomes Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as investment commitments surpass the €4 billion target. Energy, artificial intelligence, defence and infrastructure dominate the agenda amid renewed tensions over the Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum.

Global Stock Markets Plunge: China Slides, Oil Hits $112 and European Bond Markets Face Fresh Turmoil

A global sell-off sweeps from Asia to Wall Street as China's CSI 300 falls 1.8%, South Korea's Kospi loses 3.5% and Nasdaq futures retreat. Brent crude climbs to $112 a barrel, while mounting pressure on French government bonds raises fresh concerns about financial stability across the eurozone.

Global Cybersecurity Alarm: Websites Shut Down as Critical PHP Flaws Trigger Worldwide Emergency

Governments, banks, airlines and technology companies race to secure their systems after two critical vulnerabilities are discovered in PHP, a programming language underpinning much of the internet. AI-assisted research exposed the flaws, while millions of attempted attacks have raised fears of a new wave of cyber intrusions.

US Sanctions Bombshell: Greek Bank Under Scrutiny Over Iran Links as Washington Targets Shipping Network

Operation “Economic Outcast” puts Greece in the spotlight as US authorities investigate potential Iranian connections involving a Greek bank, impose sanctions on a law firm operating in Greece and Panama, and target maritime networks allegedly facilitating trade in Iranian commodities. Athens confirms close cooperation with Washington.