EU exports to the United States plunge 30.4% in Q1 as tariff uncertainty weighs EU exports to the United States fell 30.4% in Q1 to €119.4bn, Eurostat reports; overall third-country …
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German building permits surge 14.6% in Q1 amid Middle East tensions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman housing construction permits jump 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 German housing construction rises 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 permits; experts warn geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs and bottlenecks may …
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Oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz with AIS switched off amid tensions
by anna walterby anna walterThree Oil Tankers Turn Off Tracking Systems While Transiting Strait of Hormuz Three oil tankers switched off tracking while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, each carrying about 2 million barrels, …
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Turkey-Israel tensions escalate after Istanbul prosecutor charges Netanyahu
by anna walterby anna walterTurkey-Israel rift deepens after Istanbul prosecutions and escalating public attacks Rising Turkey-Israel rift follows Istanbul charges against Israeli leaders and sharp public attacks, raising risks for energy, air routes and …
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US envoy Tom Barrack plays down Turkey Israel tensions, urges security cooperation
by anna walterby anna walterTurkey-Israel tensions dismissed as “rhetoric” by US envoy Tom Barrack at Antalya forum Tom Barrack on April 17, 2026, described Turkey-Israel tensions as “rhetoric” at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and …