Trump Opens NATO Security Talks with Putin — Is Europe’s Future Now on the Negotiating Table?

Axios reveals that Washington has asked Moscow to submit a new European security proposal, including Russian commitments to reduce military tensions. The initiative could reshape the continent’s strategic balance, as the Trump administration links peace negotiations over Ukraine to a broader agreement with the Kremlin. NATO enlargement, Eastern Europe and the danger of renewed spheres of influence are at the heart of the diplomatic struggle.

Putin Wants Europe to Make Concessions — The Bigger Geopolitical Game Behind the Abu Dhabi Talks

US–Russia–Ukraine negotiations ended without a ceasefire or territorial agreement, despite progress toward a major prisoner exchange. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are taking the diplomatic process to Moscow, while the Kremlin seeks to reshape Europe’s security architecture. Donbas, NATO guarantees and the danger of sidelining Europe dominate the negotiations.

Erdoğan Walks Away as Cyprus President Arrives — But the Cypriot Flag Remains in Antalya

A diplomatic incident at COP31 exposes the contradictions of Turkey’s Cyprus policy. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan avoided greeting Nikos Christodoulides, while the United Nations formally welcomed the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus. Behind the scenes, Brussels and the UN are working to revive negotiations over the island’s future.

“Silence and Respect!” — Soldier Rebukes Hegseth’s Entourage at Arlington in Awkward Pentagon Moment

A guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier publicly reprimanded members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit. The incident comes amid mounting political scrutiny of the Pentagon chief, following a failed impeachment effort and renewed congressional pressure over US military operations.

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.