Trump administration weighs ground troop deployment to Iran amid Gulf escalation

The Trump administration is evaluating the deployment of several thousand additional U.S. troops to the Middle East. This move comes as the military prepares potential next steps in its ongoing campaign against Iran, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

NATO allies coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as energy prices surge

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that alliance members are actively discussing the best methods to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains blocked by Iran following a series of American-Israeli strikes.

EU Summit draft signals green light for Moldova's technical integration

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins Best Documentary at 98th Academy Awards

During the 98th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Talankin delivered a poignant speech in Russian. He reminded the global audience that while many wish upon stars, "there are countries where rockets and drones fall from the sky instead."

President Zelenskyy establishes Romanian Language Day in Ukraine during historic 2026 visit to Bucharest

In a landmark move for regional diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially established Romanian Language Day in Ukraine. The holiday will be celebrated annually on August 31, aligning with the national traditions of both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Allies resist Trump’s naval escort demands amid Iran conflict

Tokyo and Canberra have declined to deploy naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to secure the vital maritime chokepoint.

Dubai airport suspends flights following drone strike on fuel infrastructure

Dubai international airport (DXB) temporarily suspended all flight operations on Monday, March 16, following a drone strike that ignited a fire near the facility.

Belgian PM sparks EU crisis by calling for "grand bargain" with Moscow

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sent shockwaves through Brussels by calling for a formal mandate to negotiate an end to economic sanctions against Russia. The leader of the governing coalition argues that the European Union must pursue a "deal" with Moscow, citing the bloc's inability to force a military conclusion to the conflict.

Russia reportedly orders troops to delete Telegram amid battlefield security fears

Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine have reportedly been ordered to delete the messaging app Telegram from their phones, according to pro-war channels cited by the newspaper The Moscow Times.

US-Iran mediation collapses as Trump demands unconditional surrender

Diplomatic efforts by Middle Eastern nations to halt the escalating war between the United States and Iran have collapsed. Both Washington and Tehran officially rejected negotiations, sources told Reuters.

EU extends sanctions against Russia until September 2026

The European Council decided on March 14 to extend restrictive measures against those responsible for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. The sanctions regime is now prolonged for another six months, effective until September 15, 2026.

Slovakia yields on Russia sanctions as EU meets midnight deadline

Slovakia has abandoned its last-minute opposition to the renewal of European Union sanctions against approximately 2,500 Russian oligarchs and entities. Diplomatic sources confirmed the shift on Saturday, March 14, narrowly averting a legal vacuum.