and president of global help she was taken hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan shortly before the September 11th attacks and was held for 105 days before her rescue and Heather it's great to have you here we're bringing you into the conversation because of your connection now inside Iraq you're here visiting the US but you live and you run this humanitarian organization in the Kurdish region of Iraq which is in the north that area has been getting the security situation inside Iraq right now absolutely I ...

China will dispatch its special envoy on Middle East affairs to the region to conduct mediation efforts, as the Iran war spreads and rattles regional stability and energy markets. https://t.co/lUxcieXcf0 ...

Airbus SE - Airbus SE is under pressure to meet its 2025 delivery target of approximately 820 aircraft, having delivered 507 jets by September, requiring 313 additional deliveries in the last quarter [2][7] - The company faces challenges due to supply chain disruptions, particularly in engine supply from manufacturers like CFM International and Pratt & Whitney, leading to a backlog of undelivered aircraft [2][7] - Despite these challenges, Airbus executives express cautious optimism about achieving the target, citing signs of recovery in engine supply [3] - Airbus reported robust third-quarter earnings, driven by strong performance in its defense and space unit [3] - The company secured a significant order for 100 A321neo aircraft from Vietjet Air, indicating strong global demand for fuel-efficient jets [3] - Airbus is advancing plans to consolidate its space business with rivals Thales and Leonardo to enhance competitiveness [3] Dorad Energy Ltd. - Dorad Energy Ltd., an indirect holding of Ellomay Capital Ltd., reported a loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to an increase of approximately NIS 72.7 million in financing expenses [5] - The surge in financing expenses was largely attributed to NIS/USD exchange rate differences affecting USD-denominated deposits [5] - Dorad's revenues in June 2025 decreased by approximately 22% compared to the same month in the previous year, influenced by ongoing military operations [5] - As of July 22, 2025, Ellomay Luzon Energy increased its indirect share in Dorad to approximately 16.9% by acquiring an additional 15% of Dorad's share capital [5]

Far from being cornerstones of regional stability, America and Israel now look like the opposite https://t.co/N5S7P1gVBk ...

Far from being cornerstones of regional stability, America and Israel now look like the opposite https://t.co/M1RhGvbCDJ ...

US-Australia Relations & Strategic Alignment - The US-Australia alliance is considered vital by both nations, despite the absence of a meeting between President Trump and Anthony Albanese [4] - The relationship is too significant to fail, prompting discussions on friction points like tariffs and defense spending [5][6] - A non-public review of AUKUS (orcas) has been conducted by Australia, aligning with strategic objectives to enhance submarine capabilities and counter China's assertiveness [15][16] - The US may be leveraging AUKUS to encourage increased Australian defense expenditure [17] Trade & Security Concerns - Trade tensions and tariff uncertainties complicate strategic directives aimed at China [1][2] - Critical minerals cooperation is increasingly important for both security and trade, especially as China weaponizes access to rare earth minerals [6][7][8] - Australia and the US signed an agreement ~18 months ago to expand collaboration on clean energy, climate change, and critical minerals [7] - Australia aims to ensure a trusted supply chain for the US and allies [8] Pacific Engagement & Regional Influence - The US has increased engagement with the Pacific, but development assistance is under review, raising concerns about episodic engagement [9][10][11] - Australia is the largest bilateral provider of aid to the Pacific, prompting discussions about whether it should increase its contribution if the US reduces its engagement [13][14]