Dozens feared dead after Colombian military plane crashes

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane carrying over 120 personnel crashed during takeoff on Monday in the country's southern Amazon region.

Russia taps physical gold reserves for first time in 24 years

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Trump claims nuclear deal reached with Iran to reopen Hormuz

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil hub Primorsk in massive raid

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.

Two pilots killed as Air Canada jet hits fire truck at LaGuardia

Two pilots have died after an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday. The emergency vehicle was reportedly responding to a separate incident when the crash occurred.

EU limits Hungary’s access to intel over Russia leak fears

European Union officials have begun restricting Hungary’s access to classified intelligence and are increasingly holding high-level discussions in restricted formats. The move follows growing concerns that sensitive data could be leaked to Moscow, five EU diplomats and officials told Politico on condition of anonymity.

Russia uses 'Moldova playbook' in Hungary election, report says

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his most significant electoral challenge in 16 years. Analysts warn that the Kremlin is deploying a "hybrid warfare playbook" previously tested during Moldova’s 2025 elections to bolster the Fidesz party’s bid for a fifth consecutive term.

Slovenian government deploys military assets to combat fuel shortages

Slovenia introduced temporary fuel rationing on Sunday to manage nationwide shortages at the pumps. The crisis stems from a surge in cross-border refueling and precautionary hoarding linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

Ukraine and US hold high-level security talks in Miami to revive peace process

U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded a second day of high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Miami on March 22, aimed at revitalizing a peace framework to end the ongoing war with Russia.

Russia moves to give Putin power to use troops against foreign courts

Russia's government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would allow President Vladimir Putin to deploy armed forces outside the country's borders. The legislation targets cases where Russian citizens face arrest or prosecution by courts or international bodies whose jurisdiction Russia does not recognise.

Ex-Putin ally labeled him 'war criminal,' now in psych ward

Russian authorities have reportedly placed Ilya Remeslo, a prominent pro-war blogger and former loyalist, in a psychiatric facility. The move follows his abrupt public denunciation of President Vladimir Putin, whom he labeled a "war criminal."

Trump urges Israel to spare Iranian energy sites amid price surge

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he has requested that Israel refrain from further strikes on Iran’s natural gas infrastructure. The move follows a series of reciprocal attacks that have destabilised global energy markets and escalated tensions between Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran.