Europe

Putin’s Arctic Shadow Fleet Suddenly Awakens, Sparking Speculation

May 5, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russian vessels that are part of the the country's so called "shadow fleet" have been renamed and reregistered in what is seen a […]

Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis’s death, closely watching Vatican-China relations

May 5, 2025

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Some in Taiwan are watching with growing unease as the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader following the death of Pope Francis. The Holy See is the only European state that maintains diplomatic relations with Taipei, but some fear the growing ties between the Vatican and Beijing could change things. […]

Congress, Don’t Give the Marijuana Industry a Tax Cut | Opinion

May 5, 2025

Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Trump administration's mantra is to cut waste and cut costs. So, it might seem unthinkable that the federal government would give an addictive industry a tax […]

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could be put in place at any moment

May 5, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a ceasefire with Russia in its more than three-year-old war was possible at any moment and called on Kyiv's allies to apply greater pressure on Moscow to put the measure in place. Zelenskyy, speaking at a joint news conference in Prague alongside Czech President Petr Pavel, said that unless increased […]

BLACKPINK’s Rosé to release new song for ‘F1’ film soundtrack

May 5, 2025

BLACKPINK‘s Rosé will be releasing a new solo track soon – find out more below. Yesterday (May 1), the Formula 1 company, in collaboration with Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Films announced the line-up for the upcoming F1 movie‘s soundtrack. Per an official press announcement via the F1 website, it has now been confirmed that […]

21Shares files for US spot Sui ETF after European launch

May 5, 2025

Major European cryptocurrency investment firm 21Shares has filed for a spot Sui exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, marking another step in its expansion to the US market. 21Shares on April 30 submitted the Form S-1 registration for a spot Sui (SUI) ETF to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Called the 21Shares […]

Trump Tariffs Prompt Suspension Of Chinese Factory Operations And Shift To New Markets

May 5, 2025

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Chinese manufacturers are suspending operations and pursuing alternative markets as U.S. tariff increases take effect, creating ripple effects across global supply chains and threatening millions of jobs. What Happened: Chinese factories are pausing production due to the impact […]

How U.S. Policy Toward Latin America May Backfire

May 5, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes SÃO PAULO — Latin America has often been a relatively low priority in U.S. foreign policy, overshadowed by crises in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Historically, engagement with the region has been marked by only sporadic attention, driven more by reactive measures than by a consistent strategic vision. Since returning […]

U.S. Backing Russia’s Crimea Takeover Could Imperil UN, Analysts Say

May 5, 2025

As part of a peace plan, the U.S. has proposed recognizing Russia's takeover of the Ukrainian region … More of Crimea, despite the Kremlin's violation of the UN Charter (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images If the White House recognizes Russia’s annexation […]

“My pretty queen”: Fans swoon over BLACKPINK’s Jisoo as she shows off her tour looks and outfits in her recent TikTok video

May 5, 2025

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has been enthralling fans with looks from her solo tour dubbed 2025 ASIA TOUR: LIGHTS, LOVE, ACTION. The K-pop idol recently shared a reel on TikTok that offered a sneak peek into some of her looks from the tour. Her TikTok post comes after the BLACKPINK member released the tour’s “trailer” on April […]