Geopolitics
The Cradle – Hosting Washington’s war: Bahrain faces the consequences
The kingdom’s alliance with the US and Israel has turned a small island into an exposed battlefield. Read Article HERE
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Geopolitics
Middle East Eye: Iceland and Netherlands intervene in ICJ South Africa v Israel genocide case
The move adds to an expanding list of governments weighing in on the high-profile Gaza case before the UN’s highest court Read Article HERE
Geopolitics
The Cradle: Iran strikes vessels attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched a new wave of strikes toward Tel Aviv and Haifa in Israel using some of its most advanced ballistic missiles Read Article Here
Geopolitics
Reuters: Iran cannot participate in World Cup, minister says
US, Canada and Mexico hosting 48-team tournament Iran minister says ‘under no circumstances can we participate’ Iranian team scheduled to play all three group games in US Read Article HERE
Economics
Trading View: Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs as profits plunge 50% and tariffs bite
Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, following a sharp decline in profits and mounting pressure from US tariffs, weaker demand in China and North America, and higher costs associated with electrification. Read […]
Geopolitics
Jeremy Scahill, Murtaza Hussain – Trump Might Want to End the War. Iran Won’t Do It on His Terms.
The US have got into a quagmire with no easy way out. In ‘Dropsite News’. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Yanis Varoufakis – The Toxic Finance Behind Europe’s Plans for Ukraine
‘EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has revived plans to draw on frozen Russian assets to make loans to Ukraine. Yanis Varoufakis writes for Jacobin that the idea is unworkable and incompatible with efforts to move toward […]
Geopolitics
DropSite – Oil prices yoyo as refineries hit and shipments halt; White House won’t rule out a draft in Iran war
Useful round-up of the latest in the Iran war. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Euronews – European markets dip as oil prices soar and European gas prices jump
The war on Iran is going to hurt Europe a lot more than the US, which make it doubly stupid that most European leaders have condoned it. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Destatis – German Recession: New orders in manufacturing in January 2026: -11.1% on the previous month
New orders in manufacturing January 2026 (in real terms, provisional): -11.1% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) +3.7% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) Read Article HERE