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Source logoTokio Marine plots multibillion-dollar deal after Berkshire takes stake. Japanese group reviews several targets including Australia’s Suncorp and Canada’s Intact Financial
Source logoPakistan Army Chief Ends Tehran Visit in US-Iran Mediation Push. Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded a one-day visit to Iran as part of efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington and end their conflict.
Source logoHybrid Navy: Building the Maritime Operating System. To implement the Hybrid Navy, the Royal Navy must follow the example of other successful technology transformations and build an ecosystem, not just a Fleet.
Source logoGermany’s second China shock. Mark Leonard welcomes Janka Oertel and Andrew Small to discuss how China’s industrial rise is shaking Germany—and Europe’s—economic foundations
Source logoAs pressure mounts on Putin, Russia is escalating against Ukraine’s allies. With the Russian army struggling to advance in Ukraine and Ukrainian strikes increasing inside Russia, Putin is escalating his gray zone campaign against Kyiv's Eur…
Source logoThe renewed threat to global grain supplies. Unlike in 2022, both Ukraine’s and Russia’s exports are under attack
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Source logoArmenia to launch EU accession bid in 'near future,' PM says, further distancing from Russia. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told the parliament on Aug.
Source logoTrump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars to 50%. Ottawa officials set to announce response to new American levies on Tuesday
Source logoCanada to Unveil Trump Tariff Response Including Loans, Benefits. Canada’s government on Tuesday will announce a range of measures to “protect and support” its workers and businesses in response to 50% US tariffs which were applied to about…
Source logoNew partnership set to see the UK and Ukraine develop battle winning technology as Britain secures access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs.
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