A long-standing feud escalated between Japan and South Korea in late June when political tensions rooted in an old wartime...
News Category: Politics
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Korea: Japan-South Korea trade showdown deals further blow to fragile economy -
Ukraine: Zelensky looks to build parliamentary support to stamp out corruption in snap vote Ukrainians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections on 21 July, in an early vote brought forward by new... -
Italy: Risk of unprecedented fine and resurging financial turmoil elevated The European Commission could launch an excessive deficit procedure against Italy in the next few months for breaking spending and... -
Greece: New Democracy expected to win general election but economic recovery set to remain sluggish After suffering a resounding defeat to the conservative opposition New Democracy (ND) party in the European and local elections last... -
Guatemala: Run-off seems guaranteed for tainted presidential elections; economic consequences uncertain President Jimmy Morales’ corruption-scandal ridden presidency will come to an end when Guatemalans head to the polls on 16 June... -
Mexico: U.S. tariffs averted for now but uncertainty lingers Mexico and the United States reached a tenuous agreement on 7 June to avoid crippling U.S.-imposed tariffs on all Mexican... -
Kazakhstan: Tokayev victory will ensure continuity of economic policy Acting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is on course to win the snap election scheduled for 9 June, with the tightly controlled... -
Israel: Fresh elections called after Netanyahu fails to form a coalition; economic fallout to be limited On 29 May, MPs voted to dissolve Parliament, triggering fresh elections for 17 September, after incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... -
Austria: “Ibiza affair” brings down Sebastian Kurz’s chancellorship On 27 May, Austria entered unchartered political waters; for the first time in the country’s modern history has a chancellor... -
United States: Trade war escalates, amplifying downside risks and reducing likelihood of a deal The trade war between the United States and China dramatically escalated on 10 May when President Trump raised the existing tariff...