The United States opened the door on Thursday to possible tactical discussions with Russia about the war in Syria, as Moscow’s deepening military presence raised the prospect of some limited coordination between the former Cold War foes. The White House said it “remains open to tactical, practical discussions” with Moscow. Source: Reuters
The hallowed Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA), the alma mater of President Emmanuel Macron and his predecessor François Hollande, has reported a deficit of nearly £2.5 million for last year — despite receiving an annual state subsidy of more than £27 million towards its £36 million budget. Source The Telegraph
The U.S. Treasury is poised to render a verdict on President Donald Trump’s claim that China is manipulating its currency as a trade war between the two nations intensifies and rattles markets. Source: Bloomberg
EU foreign ministers have approved a new sanctions regime targeting people and entities using chemical weapons all around the world. The October 15 decision will allow the European Union to impose asset freezes and visa bans on people and entities for the development and use of chemical weapons, regardless of their nationality and location. Source: Radio Free Europe
