UAE fuel terminal targeted by drone strike amid regional energy escalations

A drone strike targeted the Musaffah fuel terminal in Abu Dhabi on Monday, sparking a fire that was quickly contained by United Arab Emirates authorities. The Abu Dhabi media office confirmed that the incident did not disrupt essential operations at the site.

Council of Europe 2025 report warns of record 29% surge in media freedom threats

Media freedom across Europe faced an unprecedented crisis in 2025, driven by physical violence, legislative overreach, and transnational repression. The Council of Europe’s (CoE) latest annual report, "2025: A Turning Point for Media Freedom," reveals a landscape of escalating hostility toward the press.

Global energy crisis looms as Iran shuts Hormuz, threatening to "set fire" to tankers

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that any vessel attempting to transit the waterway would be targeted.

State Department orders immediate US citizen evacuation from Middle East amid Iran conflict

The US State Department issued an urgent mandate on Monday, instructing all American citizens in the Middle East to depart the region immediately. Officials urged the use of any available transportation as the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran escalates.

NATO chief: Alliance to remain sidelined as Allies target Iranian missile capabilities

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended the recent joint military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran on Monday. He stated that these operations effectively degrade Tehran’s ability to acquire nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi urge hotels to extend stays: Who pays the costs?

Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have requested that hotels extend the stays of guests who are unable to leave due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This coordinated effort aims to protect international visitors who are affected by travel disruptions, according to Gulf News.

Nicușor Dan’s first message since the Middle East war began: “The safety of Romanian citizens is a priority”

Romanian President Nicușor Dan says Romania is “fully safe and not under any direct threat.” He appeals to Romanians stranded in Middle Eastern countries to remain calm and listen to instructions received from both local and Romanian authorities.

Milan tram derailment leaves one dead and 40 injured in city center

One person has died and 40 others were injured after a modern tram derailed and struck a building in central Milan on Friday.

Global division intensifies as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran; Russia denounces 'unprovoked aggression'

World capitals reacted with immediate alarm on Saturday following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran. While European governments largely called for de-escalation, Moscow issued a harsh condemnation of the intervention.

Reza Pahlavi signals imminent collapse of Iranian regime following US support

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last Shah, has issued a strategic appeal to the Iranian people and armed forces, declaring that the Islamic Republic is nearing a state of total collapse.

Israel declares nationwide state of emergency amid Iran conflict; Ben Gurion airport closed

Israel enters a nationwide state of emergency effective Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 08:00 AM, following the escalation of military operations against Iran. The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ambassador Alex Roitman have confirmed the total suspension of non-essential activities across the country.

Iran-Israel conflict: Military expert Cătălin Gomboș analyzes nuclear threats and proxy warfare risks

The long-standing tensions in the Middle East are not mere recent flare-ups but the culmination of a half-century confrontation. In a strategic assessment for Radio Moldova, military expert Cătălin Gomboș explained that the current escalation is deeply rooted in the ideological shift following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.