Zelenskyy Signals Willingness to Meet Putin as Peace Talks Near Critical Stage

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to address what he described as the “most sensitive” issues in a proposed peace framework aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long war, according to Anadolu. In an interview with the Ukrainian online newspaper European Pravda, published […]

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Spain Moves to Legalize Half a Million Undocumented Migrants in Landmark Reform

MADRID – Spain’s government has approved a major migration reform that will grant legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, marking one of the country’s most ambitious moves on immigration in recent years, according to Euro News. The plan, approved by Spain’s left-wing coalition government, is expected to regularise around 500,000 people who […]

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Slovak PM Fico Urges Rejection of Trump’s Board of Peace Initiative

Slovakia finds itself at a diplomatic crossroads as Prime Minister Robert Fico publicly recommended Tuesday that his nation decline an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s newly proposed Board of Peace, a controversial initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts outside traditional international frameworks, according to Reuters. The Slovak government is scheduled to deliberate on […]

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Kremlin Rejects EU as Negotiating Partner, Denounces Leadership Amid Stalled Ukraine Talks

The Kremlin has categorically ruled out negotiations with the European Union, launching a blistering critique of its political leadership and questioning the bloc’s relevance in shaping future diplomatic outcomes. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described senior EU officials as “uneducated and incompetent,” arguing that they lack both the foresight and the intellectual framework required to understand […]

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Greece Proposes Life Sentences for Smugglers as Humanitarian Groups Sound Alarm

New legislation threatens aid workers with decade-long prison terms whilst tightening penalties for migrant trafficking Greece’s parliament will soon debate legislation that dramatically reshapes the country’s approach to irregular migration; a proposal that has ignited fierce debate between those demanding border security and humanitarian organizations warning of criminalizing compassion, according to AFP. Migration Minister Thanos […]

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Italy and Germany Unveil Action Plan to Drive Europe’s Strategic Autonomy and Competitiveness

ROME — Italy and Germany on Friday pledged to deepen cooperation and strengthen Europe’s ability to act independently on the global stage, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a new German–Italian Action Plan during an intergovernmental summit in Rome, according to EUro News. The meeting, held at Villa Doria Pamphili, […]

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Russia Reasserts Donbas Demand as High Stakes Peace Talks Open in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI — Russia reaffirmed Friday that it will not abandon its demand for Ukraine to withdraw from the eastern Donbas region, hardening positions ahead of rare three-way talks involving Russian, Ukrainian, and U.S. officials aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict in decades, according to Hurriyet Daily News. The negotiations in Abu Dhabi mark the […]

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EU Parliament Champions Air Travelers: Three-Hour Delay Compensation and Free Hand Luggage Now Mandatory

After languishing in legislative limbo for nearly fifteen years, a transformative air passenger rights initiative has finally secured overwhelming approval from European Union lawmakers, promising to reshape the aviation landscape across the continent. The European Parliament’s resounding endorsement 632 votes in favor against a mere 15 marks a decisive victory for consumer advocates, though airlines […]

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UK Moves to Rein In Children’s Screen Time With Social Media Review and Stricter School Phone Rules

The British government has opened a nationwide public consultation on children’s use of social media and smartphones, marking a decisive step in its effort to address growing concerns over young people’s mental health, education, and social development in the digital age, according to APP. Announced on Monday, the initiative invites parents, children, educators, and civil […]

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