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. Europe SpainThursday 19 June 2025 14:36 BST  Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense, calling it “unreasonable.” In early June, ’Sweden and the Netherlands said that they aim to meet the new target’. At next week’s NATO summit in The Hague ’most U.S. allies are on track…

. Europe European Commission17/06/2025  The European Commission today set out the legislation ’needed to end the bloc’s reliance on pipeline and liquefied natural gas supplies from Moscow’, starting by prohibiting new deals from next year. The proposed ban sets the stage for heated debate.…

. Europe Germany16.06.2025  Over the weekend, social media posts alleged that a German A400M tanker was visible on flight tracking websites when it accidentally activated its transponder over Jordan during suspected refueling operations with Israeli fighter jets. The aircraft's transponder then…

. Europe RussiaJune 14, 2025 21:19 CEST  Among other things, Russian President Putin discussed the conflict between Iran and Israel during a 50-minute call with US President Trump today, top Kremlin aide Ushakov told state media outlet TASS. Putin condemned Israel’s attack on Iran and offered to…

. Europe RussiaJune 13, 2025 7:44 AM  Russia responds to Israel’s strikes on Iran: ‘Full-scale war’ possible. Kosachev, vice-speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament, made clear that Russia would stand by its ally, Iran. (Source: Miami Herald - U.S.) 10:58 am, June 13, 2025  Kremlin…

. Europe Hungary May 29, 2025 The leader of this central European country has captured the imagination of many U.S. conservatives who hold Orbán's rule up as a model for conservative populist leadership in liberal Western democracies. Scheppele, who teaches sociology and international affairs at…

. Europe Poland27/05/2025  The European Commission today permitted Poland to repurpose nearly €6 billion in post-COVID funds to finance defence projects, when the college of commissioners endorsed the Polish request by written procedure. 'Poland will be the first to invest billions from the…

. Global April 21, 2025  Divided by region, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope.      Europe       Parolin (Italy), 70, Vatican Secretary of State. The Vatican’s chief diplomat, Parolin has been the number two at the Vatican during nearly all of…

.  Europe Pope Francis’s humility and life’s work at the heart of condolences from European royalty. Monarchs have shared tributes to the late Pontiff. Belgium21st April 2025  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who were the last royals to welcome a visit from Pope Francis last September, penned a…

. Europe Germany Sun March 23, 2025  Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might. As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine, Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military. The Bundeswehr have been the victim…

. Europe RomaniaFebruary 11th, 2025 In November, Georgescu emerged from obscurity to win the first round of (the now cancelled) Romanian presidential elections. His connections to the Romanian state, to the parties that have dominated the Romanian political scene since 1989, and to neo-fascist…

. Europe RussiaFebruary 6, 2025  Russian musician Stroykin, 58, was accused of donating money to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He potentially faced 20 years in prison if convicted of supporting the Ukrainian army, which is considered a terrorist organisation in Russia. Stroykin reportedly threw…

. Europe BalticsFebruary 05 2025  Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid at 07:00 GMT on Feb. 8. After, the three countries will operate in so-called "isolated mode" for about 24 hours to test their frequency, or power levels. The states join the…

. Europe Cyprus28.01.2025  Israel will have a “privileged status” at the Paphos Airbase that will be updated with the help of the US, according to Palmas, the defense minister of the Greek Cypriot Administration. He said the airbase will not be used for offensive missions. Its main task will be to…

. Europe Germany26.01.2025  At an AfD rally in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Musk said, "Germans should be proud to be Germans" and "children are not responsible for the sins of their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents," adding that it is necessary to "overcome" the focus on past sins. He added:…

. Europe Russia9:08 am, December 31, 2024  Ukrainian sea and aerial drones targeted Sevastopol overnight on December 30-31. Russian forces intercepted four aerial targets over the sea and destroyed two unmanned boats at a distance from the coast. In Smolensk region, air defense systems had shot…

. Europe PolandDecember 10, 2024 Last year, in response to Moscow’s claim that Russia would move intermediate-range ballistic missiles, or non-strategic nuclear weapons, into nearby Belarus, Poland’s former right-wing government indicated its willingness to become a nuclear weapons-sharing country…

. Europe Austria09.12.2024  Austria has suspended all asylum procedures for Syrians, according to the country’s interior minister. Karner told today that the suspension was done at the direction of Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The Interior Ministry clarified that all asylum applications that…

. Asia SyriaDecember 8, 2024 (23:02 PM)  The fall of Assad's government wiped out a bastion from which Iran and Russia exercised influence across the Arab world. Moscow gave asylum to Assad and his family, Ulyanov, Russia's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna, said on his Telegram…

. Europe France06 December 24  "The steps taken by the authorities expose Georgia to external and internal instability,' The joint statement of Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle - France, Germany and Poland - expresses regret considering the decision by the ruling Georgian Dream party not…

. Europe GermanyMon 25 Nov 2024 16.46 CET  'Germany is drawing up a list of bunkers that could provide emergency shelter for civilians, the interior ministry has said. The list would include underground train stations and car parks as well as state buildings and private properties, a ministry…

. Europe Georgia19 October 2024 12:38 (UTC +04:00)  Georgian people strive for peace, development instead of war, revolution,  the country's analyst Chikhelidze told. "The election campaign in Georgia is taking place in a calm atmosphere. The country demonstrates a European, free electoral…

. Europe Cyprus12.08.2024  British amphibious assault ships have docked off the coast of Southern Cyprus, with over 1,000 commandos positioned at the UK's military base airport in Akrotiri. The number of foreign military forces increases amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Earlier this…

. Asia ChinaThursday, November 30, 2023  China‘s high-altitude balloon program is linked to the military’s hypersonic missile program and a new command for both systems is prepared to conduct 'merciless' attacks in a future conflict with the United States, according to a Chinese defense research…

. Africa Egypt11/01/2023  The Rafah crossing to Egypt was opened up for the first time since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Under a deal between Egypt, Israel and Hamas that was mediated by Qatar in coordination with the United States, hundreds of evacuees - some critically injured and…