Lithuania leads Baltic States to energy independence

Lithuania, along with Latvia and Estonia, has successfully synchronized its power grid with continental Europe, after disconnecting all lines linking the Baltic States to the Russian energy system on Saturday.

Israel withdraws from Gaza's Netzarim corridor amid ceasefire talks

Israel has withdrawn from the key Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a fragile ceasefire agreement.

Rio Carnival 2025: Samba schools gear up for the big event

Brazil’s top samba schools are making their final preparations for the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival. With just three weeks to go, rehearsals are in full swing as dancers and musicians fine-tune their performances.

Trump claims he spoke with Putin about ending Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on he spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, The New York Post reported, citing Reuters.

Swedish shooting at adult education center leaves 10 dead

Swedish police continue investigating the shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, 200 km west of Stockholm, as reported by the BBC. The attack left at least 10 people dead, including the suspected assailant.

Russia expels Le Monde journalist in press freedom attack

The French newspaper Le Monde has denounced the covert expulsion of its Moscow correspondent, Benjamin Quénelle, after Russian authorities revoked his press accreditation without providing any valid justification.

Trump proposes U.S. control of Gaza to boost stability

The United States is prepared to take control of the Gaza Strip and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."

Zelensky announces repatriation of 150 Ukrainian soldiers

On February 5, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine had successfully repatriated 150 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity.

Zelensky: Ukraine ready for Russia talks with U.S., EU involved

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine is ready to enter negotiations with Russia to end the war, which has been ongoing for nearly three years.

Trump signs decree to withdraw from UN human rights council

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a decree withdrawing the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), according to an announcement made by the White House press office on Tuesday, February 4, reported by DW.

Correspondence Dan Alexe // In Belgium, Flemish separatist Bart De Wever becomes prime minister

More than 230 days after the elections of June 9, 2024, Belgium has finally formed its new federal government, led by Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever, who thus becomes prime minister. The man who wanted to destroy the kingdom will now be its guardian. A situation not uncommon in Belgium. The history of the kingdom is full of political ironies. Still, this one deserves a special place in the annals: at just 54 years old, Flemish Bart De Wever, the former mayor of the port of Antwerp and the separatist politician who dreamed of abolishing Belgium and the monarchy, through the independence of Flanders, became prime minister of the kingdom that houses the European institutions and NATO and, of course, will now ensure the unity of the kingdom. King Philip has just entrusted the keys to the country to the very man who, barely fifteen years ago, described the monarchy as "an institution of the old regime."

U.S. trade tensions rise with new tariffs on key partners

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced higher tariffs on all goods imported from the country’s three major trading partners: China, Mexico, and Canada.