Dutch Centrist Rob Jetten Emerges as Frontrunner for Prime Minister After Far-Right Setback
Rob Jetten, leader of the liberal D66 party, stands positioned to become the Netherlands' next prime minister following Wednesday's parliamentary elections that saw Dutch voters reject a brief experiment with far-right governance. D66 exceeded expectations in the electoral contest, with preliminary tallies indicating the party shares first place with the far-right Freedom party, which appears headed for an 11-seat decline compared to its 2023 performance. The centrist resurge
Real Madrid Pursues €4 Billion Compensation Claim Against UEFA Over Super League Opposition
Real Madrid is preparing to pursue compensation exceeding €4 billion from UEFA, alleging substantial financial losses stemming from the governing body's rejection of the proposed European Super League. According to expert analysis commissioned by the Spanish football giant, the club estimates revenue losses ranging between €4.5 billion and €4.7 billion resulting from UEFA's 2021 veto of the breakaway competition. Sources close to the club, which has been a primary advocate fo
Trump and Xi Reach Breakthrough Trade Agreement, Suspending Critical Export Restrictions
▸ Year-long semiconductor and rare earth pact secured ▸ Opioid-related duties reduced by half ▸ Taiwan question left unaddressed President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have secured a comprehensive trade agreement that temporarily lifts export restrictions on critical minerals and semiconductor technology, marking a significant breakthrough in the world's most important bilateral economic relationship. During their first face-to-face meeting in six years, held in
US and South Korea Finalize Major Trade Deal with $350 Billion Investment Commitment
Seoul Secures Reduced Auto Tariffs in Exchange for Massive Infrastructure and Shipbuilding Investment APEC Summit, South Korea — South Korea and the United States have reached a landmark trade agreement that will see Seoul invest $350 billion in the American economy in exchange for significantly reduced tariffs on Korean automobile exports. The deal, announced Wednesday following negotiations between President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during the A



