#geopolitical-tensions

#geopolitical-tensions

During a state visit to India, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated the Philippines may be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the US over Taiwan, citing humanitarian concerns for Filipinos in Taiwan.

Dependence on American cloud giants has become risky in a world where geopolitical tensions can directly affect digital infrastructure, according to Bernd Wagner, CEO of Stackit.

"As our cooperation has deepened, so have imbalances," von der Leyen told Xi, describing EU-China trade imbalances as having reached "an inflection point" where China must "come forward with real solutions."

The successful live-fire test sank a maritime target, showcasing the effectiveness of the Mid-Range Capability missile system in a key operational area.

Europe's defence tech startups secured $971mn in funding in the first half of this year, surpassing the whole of 2024, which saw $605mn raised.

U.S. officials state that airstrikes inflicted significant damage on Iran's Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, though actual destruction varies in assessment.

The president authorized a precision operation to neutralize the threats to our national interests posed by the Iranian nuclear program and the collective self-defense of our troops and our ally, Israel.

Cloud repatriation and digital sovereignty are becoming central issues for organizations, as data control and geopolitical factors increasingly influence tech partnerships and service adoption.

The US has conducted military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, resulting in a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations.

In an unstable world, shipping, ports and terminals are taking on enormous strategic importance as targets for destabilising infrastructure and espionage.

President Trump confirmed U.S. involvement in the conflict against Iran, stating we have complete control of the skies over Iran, indicating a collaboration with Israel.

The tragic scenes of last week's Air India crash loom over the Paris Air Show, highlighting the impact of geopolitical tensions on the aviation industry.

U.S. equities faced a notable decline, with the Dow falling 1.32% amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, reversing earlier market optimism.