
Abbas delays Palestinian elections to 2027 as Israel rejects voting claims
Mahmoud Abbas has delayed Palestinian elections until September 2027, extending uncertainty for UK and EU policy and London markets.

Mahmoud Abbas has delayed Palestinian elections until September 2027, extending uncertainty for UK and EU policy and London markets.

A US strike disabled a cargo ship near Iran-linked waters, while UKMTO reported a tanker hit in Hormuz, raising energy and trade risks.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed raising hate-crime funding to $29 million and expanding security for Jewish institutions.

Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv damage homes and cause injuries, raising concerns for UK and EU markets amid ongoing conflict escalation.

Drone strikes caused fires at major Russian industrial plants, raising concerns over impacts on European markets, supply chains, and London trading.

The US has ended its temporary suspension of sanctions on Russian oil, affecting European energy markets and prompting market reactions in London and sterling fluctuations.

Moscow Exchange manipulation case involving Telegram channels raises concerns for UK and EU investors amid regulatory crackdowns and potential market instability.