COP31: The Planet Is Heating Up as Political Will Cools — A Global Climate Reckoning in Antalya

Wars, energy insecurity and the absence of major world leaders are testing international climate commitments at COP31 in Türkiye. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the climate crisis is accelerating faster than governments are responding, while Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticizes the growing dominance of military conflicts and trade disputes over climate action. With fossil fuels, climate finance and geopolitical rivalries at the center of negotiations, the summit faces a fundamental question: Can global leaders turn climate promises into meaningful action?

Manousakis Takes Greece to the Top of Global Energy Leadership as ADMIE Secures Key GO15 Role

ADMIE Chairman and CEO Manos Manousakis has been elected Vice President of GO15 for 2027 and is set to assume its presidency in 2028. The appointment marks a major international recognition of Greece’s expertise in electricity transmission, as the country’s grid operator advances a €9 billion investment programme aimed at strengthening energy security and expanding domestic and cross-border interconnections.

US Bonds Turn Into a Wall Street Trap as the Fed Triggers a Treasury Sell-Off

Investors seeking safety from volatility in artificial intelligence stocks have suffered sharp losses in US government bonds as persistent inflation and hawkish Federal Reserve signals force markets to rethink the outlook for interest rates. With the two-year Treasury yield recording its biggest daily jump in 19 months and the 10-year yield briefly exceeding 5%, Wall Street faces a new threat: stocks and bonds falling together.

Europe’s €131 Billion Defence Battle: Merz Demands Cuts as Brussels Faces a Budget Showdown

The EU’s €3.08 billion defence allocation for 2027 is only the beginning. A much bigger political confrontation is unfolding over the next seven-year budget, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demanding spending restraint while the European Parliament resists cuts. At stake are €131 billion for defence, security and space, the future of Europe’s military-industrial base and a fundamental question: who will pay for Europe’s strategic autonomy?

Saudi Oil Production Surges Back Towards Pre-War Levels as Global Energy Markets Shift

Saudi Arabia has sharply increased crude oil production to nearly 10.6 million barrels per day, approaching levels recorded before the Iran war. The recovery is reshaping global supply, easing pressure on oil prices and strengthening Riyadh’s influence over energy markets as geopolitical uncertainty continues across the Middle East.

Turkish NAVTEX Sparks New Tensions: Greece Rejects Ankara’s Claims as French Vessel Faces Critical Test

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Giannis Loverdos insists that no Turkish authorization was requested for the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection surveys. A French diplomatic notification, Ankara’s competing maritime claims and warnings of possible Turkish naval surveillance have turned the project into a new geopolitical test in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Marinakis: “No Permission Was Sought from Turkey” – The Energy Cable, New Support Measures and Elections

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has firmly rejected Turkish claims that Ankara authorized maritime survey operations for the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnector. In a wide-ranging television interview, he defended Athens’ diplomatic handling of the French note verbale, challenged opposition criticism, addressed potential post-election coalitions and pledged continued support for households struggling with inflation and rising energy costs.

UN Succession Battle: Grynspan Wins 12 Votes, but Five Powers Hold the Key to Guterres’ Future

Rebeca Grynspan has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, but the United States, Russia, China, France and Britain retain the power to block her appointment. Behind the voting numbers lies a geopolitical contest over who will lead the UN at a time of war, institutional paralysis and deepening divisions among the world's major powers.

Iran Unveils Underground ‘Missile City’ and Threatens Global Retaliation: Is Tehran Preparing for a Wider War?

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps displays a vast underground missile arsenal as senior Iranian commanders warn that any renewed US or Israeli attack could trigger retaliation beyond the Middle East. With Washington weighing its options and Qatar pursuing diplomatic mediation, Tehran is attempting to reshape the strategic balance through military deterrence and geopolitical pressure.

Turkey Welcomes the President It Refuses to Recognize: Cyprus Scores a Diplomatic Victory in Antalya

A striking diplomatic paradox unfolds at COP31 as Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides receives an official welcome on Turkish soil. Ankara’s refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus collides with international diplomatic protocol, exposing the limits of Turkey’s long-standing position and highlighting the European Union’s growing influence over the Cyprus question.

“Blackmail” and Veto Threats: Four EU Countries Push Back Against Merz Over Ukraine Aid

Germany’s chancellor links the next EU budget to fresh funding for Kyiv — Fico, Babiš, Magyar and Radev resist, while António Costa seeks room for a compromise.

Mitsotakis Sends Clear Message to Turkey: “We Did Not Ask Ankara for Permission” on Greece–Cyprus Cable

The Greek prime minister insists that France’s diplomatic notification creates no legal precedent and that only Greece and Cyprus have authorised the Great Sea Interconnector’s survey operations. A warning over Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” doctrine, criticism of the opposition and a pledge to defend Greek sovereignty underline Athens’ position in the Eastern Mediterranean.