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US President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order on visas at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on September 19, 2025.

Hard Numbers: Trump admin introduces visa fee, Ransomware flies through European airports, Drone strike in Sudan kills 78, US bombs third boat from Venezuela

Ukraine's military technology could benefit all of Europe — Deputy Minister Anna Gvozdiar

Ukraine's military technology could benefit all of Europe — Deputy Minister Anna Gvozdiar

At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine was already punching above its weight in technology—having one of the most powerful IT hubs and digitized governments in the world. Now, three years into the war, tech innovation in Ukraine has become a battlefield advantage, one that Anna Gvozdiar, Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries, says could benefit all of Europe.

Israel attacks Iran

Israel attacks Iran

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The Iranians have been hit by Israel, though no one is saying that Israel has admitted to doing it, in the town of Isfahan. This was a significantly more restrained attack than what the Israelis did to kick off this crisis, which was attack an Iranian government building in Damascus and target and assassinate a senior Iranian leader.

US-Iran tensions complicate Biden's Middle East strategy

US-Iran tensions complicate Biden's Middle East strategy

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: We are still very much focused on the Middle East. That is the top priority. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State, for his fifth trip to the Gulf since October 7th, those horrible terrorist attacks, Ukraine very far down the priority list compared to the engagement the Middle East is presently getting. It certainly feels that way. But that's what we're focusing on.

US-Iran tensions escalate after deadly drone attack

US-Iran tensions escalate after deadly drone attack

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The Middle East war continuing to expand as we have been convinced it would. This weekend, really the nightmare scenario for the Americans that given all of the Iranian proxy attacks against shipping and against US troops in the region, that eventually they would get through and kill some. And that is exactly what happened. Three American servicemen killed, dozens injured, and now the Americans have to respond. That response will almost certainly be against Iranian forces to some degree directly.

Ukraine shows success with long-range drone attacks against Russia

Ukraine shows success with long-range drone attacks against Russia

How is Ukraine doing in the war? Is the European Union getting ready to be enlarged with Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states?Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics.

Russia's war: no end in sight

Russia's war: no end in sight

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Significant new attacks from both sides in the Russia War. 500 plus days in, the war is not over. It's continuing to cause grave damage to both populations and both also showing that there's very little substantial progress either towards victory of one side, defeat of the other or towards a ceasefire and a breakthrough in negotiations.