Keywords: Influence


French prosecutors seek prison term and five-year ban for Rachida Dati

French financial prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence against former justice minister Rachida Dati in the corruption case linked to her past contractual relationship with former Renault-Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn. At the final hearing of the trial in Paris on Monday, September......

Rachida Dati faces trial in Paris over alleged Renault-Nissan corruption deal

Former French minister Rachida Dati is standing trial in Paris over allegations that €900,000 paid by a Renault-Nissan subsidiary between 2009 and 2013 were linked to efforts to advance the carmaker’s interests while she was a member of the European Parliament. The proceedings, which began......

Reform UK Secures New £36 Million Donation Ahead of British General Election

The British party Reform UK has received a significant new financial boost. According to the Telegraph, the party led by Nigel Farage has reportedly received a donation of £36 million, approximately $48.8 million. This contribution comes less than 48 hours after the announcement of an identical funding......

Iran: American Economic Pressure Gradually Reduces Tehran's Leverage Over the Strait of Hormuz

The balance of power around the Strait of Hormuz may be shifting. Several months after the conflict that raised the threat of regional escalation, Iran is now facing an American economic offensive aimed at undermining its financial capabilities and reducing its strategic influence. Washington is particularly......

France faces a battle to rebuild its influence in Africa

France is facing a difficult period of strategic repositioning in Africa as traditional sources of influence lose their effectiveness and a new geopolitical landscape takes shape across the continent. For decades, Paris relied on strong political, military, economic and cultural ties, particularly in......

Greece: Six Suspected Members of Rouvikonas Sought After an 'Anti-Zionist Patrol'

The Greek police have identified six individuals suspected of belonging to the anarchist collective Rouvikonas, as part of an investigation into an action carried out in late June in Thessaloniki. The authorities mention facts that may constitute racist offenses, while the group claims to mobilize against......

Africa emerges as a new arena for Saudi, Turkish and Emirati influence

Africa is becoming an increasingly important arena for competition among Middle Eastern powers, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates expanding their economic, diplomatic and security activities across the continent. The three countries are pursuing different but overlapping strategies,......

France warns against foreign interference ahead of 2027 presidential election

France has issued a firm warning against any attempt to influence its democratic process from abroad as preparations intensify for the 2027 presidential election, with the government reaffirming that electoral integrity will remain a national priority. The statement comes amid renewed concerns over......

Russian name Ivan gains popularity and surpasses Donald among US newborns

The Russian-origin name Ivan has seen a notable rise in popularity among newborn boys in the United States, entering the list of the country’s most commonly used names, according to data from the US Social Security Administration. Recent statistics show that thousands of American families have......