Last month, Ukraine faced a record of Russian attacks using drones and missiles, employing hundreds of kamikaze Shahed drones, multiple Russian drone and missile Shane attacks. The massive production of these drones, with support from China, poses a growing threat. Ukraine adapts its defense strategies in face of the economic disparity.
The government of Shigeru Ishiba loses majority in the elections, remaining in minority in both houses of the parliament. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is the main opposition, while the new party Sanseito gains ground with xenophobic messages. Ishiba’s defeat raises the possibility of his resignation and a crisis in the LDP.
President Donald Trump threatens to impose punitive tariffs on the EU starting from August 1, which leads the EU to consider countermeasures. The negotiations are difficult due to the divergences among the 27 member states, and the uncertainty regarding Trump’s stance complicates predicting the future of transatlantic commercial relations.
The military support policy of the United States to Israel began in 1956 and was solidified in 1968 with the sale of Phantom jets. The United States has maintained and strengthened its special relationship with Israel, ensuring its military advantage in the region.
The European Commission proposed the CORE tax for companies with at least 100 million euros in business volume, with annual payments up to 750,000 euros. However, this tax could negatively affect companies with low profit margins and increase prices for consumers.
