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Christine Lagarde: Women and leadership: widening the pipeline

+++ Ukraine War +++: Russia reports dead and injured after Crimean attack

EU states give the green light for the first phase of accession talks +++ Europeans are apparently working on negotiation plans for Ukraine +++ The news blog.

Economy from above: Iran is rebuilding a factory for kamikaze drones

Iran also used Shahed drones in an attack on Kuwait airport. The regime is currently rebuilding the destroyed facility in which these were developed and manufactured.

USA: Trump's ex-defender Blanche should remain justice minister

After the dismissal of Pam Bondi, the Trump confidant could now remain in office permanently. However, the Senate still has to confirm the personnel.

Iran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch

The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing infrastructure could take months or years.

Tax relief: Coalition struggles for income tax reform - that's what it's all about

There will be a major income tax reform on January 1, 2027. But what exactly should it look like – and how should it be financed?

India’s Solar Boom Runs Into a Grid Reckoning

A regulatory overhaul of India’s grid has sparked fears in the solar power industry that they may suffer a negative impact on profitability. The overhaul includes a stipulation regarding penalties for solar generators if they fail to deliver the electricity that they have committed to supply to the grid, Reuters reported. India's electricity grid is expanding at a slower pace than the boom in solar energy installations, leading to an increased share of solar curtailments and threatening to slow

UN: Ex-UN Ambassador Heusgen criticizes Merz after Security Council defeat – “We sat back”

Angela Merkel's former foreign policy advisor criticizes the fact that the federal government has not been active enough in canvassing for votes. He also sees a second problem.

Warken's next serve: This is changing in care

The Minister of Health wants to mobilize eleven billion euros in long-term care insurance in 2027 in order to compensate for the deficit and improve care and prevention. The contribution rates increase for those without children, and their families also have to be prepared for compromises.

AirAsia denies Philippine flight grounding claims, slams ‘smear campaign’

AirAsia X has called recent media reports claiming its Philippine operations were being grounded “coordinated and sensationalised” and part of a “deliberate smear campaign”. In a statement, the airline group said the smear campaign had long been occurring in an attempt to undermine fair competition in the Philippine aviation sector. “Such narratives serve only the interests of those seeking to limit consumer choice and create conditions that could lead to a monopoly in the market,” it said. “A..

Technology: Kioxia, Nvidia, TSMC – chip companies are taking over the global economy

The semiconductor industry is experiencing a historic boom: demand for AI chips is driving sales and stock market values ​​to unimagined heights. But how sustainable is this growth actually?

Why Malaysia is winning praise from RedNote’s Chinese influencers

For Chinese parents worn down by exam pressure, the solution now being offered by many creators on RedNote is not another tutoring strategy but another country: Malaysia. On the Chinese lifestyle app, mainland creators living in Malaysia are pitching the country as a softer landing for family life. They highlight international schools, Mandarin-speaking clinics, familiar food and lower living costs in Malaysia, speaking directly to compatriots anxious about schooling and affordability – and...

Depot transfer to Trading 212

Are there people here who are on Trading 212 and transferred there from another broker? My Trading 212 app says that a portfolio transfer should be available soon. It is said on the Internet that this has been possible for a long time. Is this specific to each user? To be honest, I'm a little confused... Thanks in advance for your answers! submitted by /u/MrSmilely96 [link] [comments]

German economy: The biggest downward spiral is in our heads

Because of all the crisis headlines, we overlook the founders, ideas and innovations that are moving our country forward despite all the problems - these entrepreneurs don't give up. A comment.

Trump Plans $700 Million Lifeline for U.S. Coal Power Plants

President Donald Trump plans to allocate a support package of $700 million for coal power generation, Reuters has reported, citing an unnamed White House official ahead of a formal announcement by the U.S. President. The plan is to invoke the 1950 Defense Production Act, which grants the president of the country powers to provide financial support to industries considered critical for national security. The money will be used to upgrade more than 12 coal power plants, the report said. Of the tot

Direct Hong Kong-Almaty flights ‘will save travellers 10 hours, draw tourists’

Direct flights between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan could save travellers up to 10 hours and open the city’s shorelines to tourists from landlocked Central Asia, lawmakers have said after the flag carrier announced plans to launch an Almaty route next year. Lawmaker Jonathan Stuart Lamport, who represents the business sector, on Thursday said the announcement had received widespread support from the industry, as direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty would significantly strengthen ties between.

+++ Iran War +++: Just hours after new ceasefire announcement: Lebanon reports further Israeli attacks

Trump wants to take over highly enriched uranium from Iran ++ One dead and dozens injured after Iranian attack on Kuwait +++ Trump would “like to meet” Khamenei +++ The news blog.

F.A.Z. podcast series: A legend fights for survival

“The VW Story”: Will Volkswagen soon be building armaments instead of cars? The company is deep in crisis. 2026 will be a fateful year. Will the company turn things around? Listen to the FAZ podcast now!

TR now shows the “FIFO chain”.

By clicking on “Position” you will now receive a list of all transactions in your position and you will also see the individual performance, and you can therefore know in advance how many taxes will be incurred in the event of a withdrawal submitted by /u/Previous_Influence_8 [link] [comments]

The end of Bitcoin?

Both the price increases and the volatility of Bitcoin continue to decrease over each time window. If you look back 1 year, Bitcoin actually made a loss. Bitcoin has been around for more than 15 years now, and it has never become established as a currency in everyday life - despite the wide variety of "investors". It was bought by many as a speculative object in the hope of making as much money as possible in a short period of time. These expectations have been confirmed in the past and will continue to be the case

South Korea's ruling party wins big in local elections

Boston ranked top US city for foreign companies in Nikkei-FT survey

South Korea's Lee wins mandate for diplomatic continuity in local elections

TSMC 'not afraid of competition' as CEO wishes Elon Musk good luck on chips

Finland's president says EU should expand to 40 states — including Canada

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the European Union needs to expand to project power on the global stage.

EU budget rules: Von der Leyen's friendship service

The President of the EU Commission reacts promptly to demands from Italy to relax the EU debt rules again. Your advance has a new quality.

‘BeiDou Goddess’: key figure in China GPS-equivalent satellite system, earns PhD by 26

A Chinese scientist behind China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System rejects the “goddess” label, asserting that research transcends gender. Xu Ying, 43, hails from Sichuan province in southwestern China, born to a maths teacher mother and an agricultural technician father. As a gifted child with a passion for physics and mathematics, Xu began primary school at the age of four, entered university at 16 to pursue communications engineering, and consistently ranked at the top of her class each...

Why AI-Native FinTech Engineering Is Reshaping Financial Product Development in 2026

I'm not a developer. But I've watched 100+ FinTech products go from an idea to a live app. Every fintech product passes through 5 layers: Strategy → Architecture → API Integrations → Build → Launch Skip one, and it shows up as a crisis, usually at the worst possible time. 3 things this process taught me: 1. The right partner saves more time than the best engineer. Most fintech delays aren't a talent problem, they’re a starting-from-zero problem. Pre-built integrations, mapped compliance framewor

Future of the auto industry: The Volkswagen crisis and the fear of decline

Germany's most important industrial group is fighting for its future. The major conflicts in the republic are intensifying at the Zwickau location. What does the global corporation's crisis reveal about the state of the country?

USA: Trump's ex-defender Blanche should remain justice minister

US President Donald Trump now wants to make his former personal lawyer permanent Minister of Justice. Will the Senate approve the personnel?