EU-Israel policy: Fund misuse & sanctions divide West

The UK, Canada, and other Western allies have announced sanctions against two hardline Israeli ministers for "repeated incitement to violence against Palestinians," a robust joint move that comes amid growing Western condemnation of Israel's actions in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Air India flight crashes at Ahmedabad airport

An Air India flight crashed Thursday morning at Ahmedabad airport in western India, according to several local television stations.

Zelenskyy urges EU for tougher Russia sanctions, oil cap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the European Union to adopt tougher sanctions against Russia, following the announcement of the draft 18th sanctions package.

Protests rise across the US against Trump’s immigration policy

Protests are increasing across the United States against Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies, despite the deployment of troops in Los Angeles and the president’s promise never to let “the law of the streets rule America.”

New EU sanctions target Russia's oil cap, financial links

Two EU member states, Hungary and Slovakia, are continuing to oppose the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which is set to be presented to EU leaders at the Brussels summit later this month.

Russia downplays damage from Ukraine drone strike

Russia has played down the impact of recent drone strikes launched by Ukraine against its military airfields, particularly the Engels airbase in the Saratov region, where long-range strategic bombers are stationed.

Russia-US dialogue moves to capitals amid tensions

Russia and the United States have decided, following their April 10 consultations in Istanbul, to continue bilateral dialogue in their respective capitals in an attempt to reduce tensions.

France’s ongoing political deadlock: Macron and snap elections

Exactly one year ago, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised France and the entire European continent by dissolving Parliament, losing his majority and triggering a political crisis that continues to this day.

Estonia tightens state secret access for MPs

Members of the Riigikogu (Estonia's unicameral parliament) from the Social Democratic Party have launched an initiative to restrict access to state secrets for pro-Russian parliamentarians, according to Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of the faction.

Graz school shooting: 8 killed, many injured

Eight people were killed and several more injured on Tuesday in a school shooting in Graz, Austria, local media, including Kronen Zeitung, reported.

NATO's 5% GDP defense target: A new era for collective security

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Slovakia to block EU sanctions impacting national interests

Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that impact its national interests, Prime Minister Robert Fico stated, after Parliament adopted a resolution urging the Bratislava government not to back further measures against Russia, Reuters reports.