Swedish Troops to Join NATO Defense in Latvia

NATO is preparing a camp in Latvia to host Swedish troops, showcasing Sweden's active engagement despite its pending membership application, Euronews has reported.

Russian Artist Flees to Germany, Finds Creative Outlet in Carnival Float

A young Russian artist who recently arrived in Germany, citing artistic limitations in her home country, is participating in the famed Jacques Tilly Carnival in Düsseldorf.

Ukraine Downs 23 Russian Drones in Night Attack

Ukrainian air defences intercepted 23 of 31 drones launched by Russia in a nighttime attack, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, quoted by BBC.

European Commission Approves €241 Million Aid Package for Romanian Farmers

In response to the challenges faced by Romanian agricultural producers amidst the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the European Commission has given the green light to a €241 million aid scheme.

Zalozhniy Out, Syrsky In: Ukraine's Military Shakeup

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced General Valeri Zaluzhnyi, the popular commander-in-chief of the armed forces, with General Oleksandr Syrskyi in a move described by international press as "risky."

Georgia: Gunman Opens Fire in Market, Kills 4

A gunman opened fire in a market in Rustavi, Georgia, on Friday, leaving four people dead and one injured.

MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy

MEPs warn of elected politicians and parties in Europe knowingly serving Moscow’s interests, undermining the EU’s unity and democracy, reads a press release of the European Parliament.

Olaf Scholz calls for EU and US to support Ukraine more against Russian aggression

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pushed for further U.S. and European aid for Ukraine as he set off Wednesday for a visit to Washington, declaring it was time to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a “very clear signal” that the West won't let up on supporting Kyiv, AP reports.

Gaza ceasefire: Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas's proposed terms

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas's proposed ceasefire terms - saying "total victory" in Gaza is possible within months, BBC reports

Tractors choke Spanish city streets as farmers protest EU policy

Spanish farmers drove tractors through city streets disrupting traffic on Thursday as they stepped up their protest against soaring costs, bureaucracy and cheap competition from outside the European Union, Reuters reports.

Azerbaijan's Aliyev wins fifth presidential term

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev secured a fifth consecutive term in elections on Wednesday, official results showed, an expected outcome after his country's historic victory over Armenian separatists last year, AFP reports.

Chile's deadly wildfires extinguished

Firefighters said Wednesday they had extinguished all wildfires in Chile's coastal region of Valparaiso, where flames razed entire communities and left 131 dead, AFP reports.