Day: May 7, 2025

JD Vance Reminds the West of the Art of Negotiation

“It’s absurd you’ve had this war going on for too long and the two sides aren’t even talking constructively about what would be necessary for them to end the conflict,” the VP said.

Greece and Egypt Reach Deal To Build Undersea Energy Link

Greece and Egypt Reach Deal To Build Undersea Energy Link

In a joint press conference, the Greek Prime Minister and Egyptian President praised their countries’ cooperation and expressed optimism about the region’s future.

May 7, 2025
Black Smoke Emerges from Sistine Chapel

Black Smoke Emerges from Sistine Chapel

No cardinal has yet been chosen to succeed the late Pope Francis; voting will resume tomorrow.

May 7, 2025
Syrian President Calls EU Sanctions “Unjustified”

Syrian President Calls EU Sanctions “Unjustified”

Al-Sharaa confirmed that his country is also indirectly negotiating with Israel to ease tensions between the two nations.

May 7, 2025
JD Vance Reminds the West of the Art of Negotiation

JD Vance Reminds the West of the Art of Negotiation

“It’s absurd you’ve had this war going on for too long and the two sides aren’t even talking constructively about what would be necessary for them to end the conflict,” the VP said.

May 7, 2025
Merz Calls U.S. Concerns About German Democracy “Absurd”

Merz Calls U.S. Concerns About German Democracy “Absurd”

We are “even bigger” than the U.S., the chancellor said, referring to Europe’s consumer market, which surpasses that of North America.

May 7, 2025
Austria, Luxembourg Respond to Germany’s Planned Border Crackdown

Austria, Luxembourg Respond to Germany’s Planned Border Crackdown

“Schengen must live!” Luxembourg’s interior minister commented, concerned about the impact on his country’s many cross-border commuters

May 7, 2025
President Macron Hosts Syrian President Amid Controversy

President Macron Hosts Syrian President Amid Controversy

The new Syrian leader has well-known ties to terrorist groups—yet Paris is now backing him, apparently hoping he’s had a change of heart.

May 7, 2025
Danish Maker of Weightloss Drug Drops DEI Goals in U.S.

Danish Maker of Weightloss Drug Drops DEI Goals in U.S.

Novo Nordisk CEO says the company will abide by U.S. laws in its American operations but not otherwise stray from its diversity goals.

May 7, 2025
EU Foreign Ministers to Arrive Empty-Handed in Ukraine on Victory Day

EU Foreign Ministers to Arrive Empty-Handed in Ukraine on Victory Day

Forget the € 40 billion military aid—the EU couldn’t even collect the two million artillery shells it promised to deliver as a gift while protesting Moscow’s military parade.

May 7, 2025
President Xi Arrives in Moscow as Guest of Honor

President Xi Arrives in Moscow as Guest of Honor

The Kremlin said Moscow-Beijing relations are “at their highest point,” with both leaders reaffirming their alliance.

May 7, 2025
Swapping Dependencies: EU’s Crusade Against Russian Gas Defies Reality

Swapping Dependencies: EU’s Crusade Against Russian Gas Defies Reality

Even the Commission knows the current energy model is failing, but while they stay silent, European families pay the price.

May 7, 2025
Doors Locked: Conclave Officially Begins

Doors Locked: Conclave Officially Begins

There will be one vote Wednesday evening, followed by four per day on Thursday and Friday.

May 7, 2025