Putin orders "significant" tax hikes to stabilize Russia's struggling economy

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán faces dual crisis as opposition leader Péter Magyar surges in 2026 election polls

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again drawn the ire of European capitals and EU institutions.

Paris Summit: 35 nations to debate multinational force deployment for Ukraine

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to US narcoterrorism charges in historic hearing

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Cuba confirms 32 soldiers killed by US forces in Venezuela during Maduro extraction

Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.

UN mission says US attack does not absolve Nicolas Maduro

The "illegality of the US attack" in Venezuela does not absolve former president Nicolas Maduro of his responsibility for grave human rights violations committed by his government, a United Nations mission has assessed.

U.S. interventions in Latin America: a long history of strategic friction

Washington’s recent warnings regarding a "large-scale attack" against Venezuela have reignited intense scrutiny over the United States’ century-long history of interventionism in Latin America.

US issues redline to Venezuela over Russian and Chinese presence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.

Russia halts major housing relocation program to prioritize war spending

State Duma MP Andrei Gurulyov confirmed that Russia has effectively suspended its federal program to relocate citizens from dilapidated housing.

Bulgaria joins Eurozone as 21st member: A strategic milestone for Moldova's EU path

Bulgaria officially became the 21st member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, marking a historic shift that Moldovan President Maia Sandu describes as a vital benchmark for the region’s European aspirations.

Six dead as Iran protests over economic crisis enter fifth day

Six people have died in Iran following five consecutive days of nationwide protests triggered by a deepening economic crisis.

The United States of Europe: 50 intellectuals call for strategic sovereignty

Over 50 prominent political figures and intellectuals have co-signed a "Declaration of Independence" for the European Union, urging the bloc to end its reliance on the United States.