Western Europe
US-Iran Standoff in Strait of Hormuz Threatens Economic Crisis for Starmer
As the U.S. and Iran argue over the Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street faces rising household bills and plummeting poll numbers just weeks ahead of May's local elections.
German Parliament to Vote on Purchase of F-35 Fighter Jets
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, the German Parliament announced its intent to vote on the proposed plan to set aside €10 billion (or $10.5 billion) to purchase the F-35 stealth fighter jets from American company Lockheed Martin.