Summary – March 28, 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Starting with this edition of The Brief, we're going to dedicate this space every Friday to reviewing what we think are the most significant stories of the week, highlighting our…
March 29, 2025
Vance says Denmark has 'underinvested' in Greenland
US Vice President J.D. Vance accused Denmark on Friday of not doing enough to protect Greenland when he visited the strategically located, resource-rich Danish territory coveted by US President Donald…
Chatterbox Classes: A Textbook Example of Anti-Semitism; Beer Thieves in Parliament
HALF CYCLE The textbook budget. Budgets are a bit like most European commissioners: boring, but (generally) important. We'll all be hearing a lot about the next MFF in the coming…
American Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar chain of stores for $1 billion
The deal, expected to close next quarter, marks a disappointing end to Dollar Tree's bid to establish itself as a discount store giant, with a price tag that is a
IT company Fleetio acquires maintenance authorization platform Auto Integrate for $1.5 billion
Fleetio, a software company that helps companies manage their fleets, has raised $450 million in late-stage venture funding to fund its acquisition of maintenance
Indian state-owned bank SBI raises $1 billion as India's largest bank loan in 2025
SBI decided not to use the greenshoe option to increase the five-year credit line by as much as $250 million. According to Bloomberg, the volume of foreign currency
Israel launches first airstrikes on Beirut since ceasefire
The attack on the southern outskirts of the Hezbollah-dominated Lebanese capital followed rocket fire into northern Israel. Video The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on the southern outskirts of Beirut…
Rubio Claims He Revoked 300 or More Visas During Trump's Deportation Campaign
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “crazies” who took part in student movements, as well as criminals. Some of them are permanent residents of the United…
How Trump Inspires Authoritarians Around the World
news analysis President Trump has turned the central tenet of American diplomacy on its head by embracing leaders who reject democratic principles. When President Joseph R. Biden Jr. convened Democratic…
Protests demanding restoration of monarchy in Nepal turn deadly
At least two people were killed and dozens injured as followers of the last king demanded the restoration of the monarchy abolished in 2008. At least two people were killed…