Pro-Western parties come out on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday’s parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff. Pro-Western parties will likely seek a coalition in Romania’s parliament, as final results show that the Social Democrats won the most votes in Sunday’s election. At […]

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Georgian President Fights for EU Path Amid Protests and Clashes

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has called on Europe for support against what she calls Russian efforts to dominate her country. This comes amid four nights of protests in Tbilisi, sparked by the Georgian Dream ruling party’s suspension of talks on joining the European Union. The protests reflect widespread frustration with the government’s perceived shift towards […]

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Massive Protests Erupt in Georgia After EU Accession Freeze

Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Tbilisi on Friday night, protesting the Georgian government’s decision to suspend European Union accession talks until 2028. Chanting “traitors” and holding pictures of journalists allegedly beaten by police during earlier protests, the crowds voiced their anger over what they see as a betrayal of Georgia’s pro-EU aspirations The […]

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Ireland Heads to Early Parliamentary Elections Amid Tight Race and Calls for Change

Ireland is gearing up for a pivotal general election on Friday, with the political landscape in a fierce three-way contest. The center-right ruling coalition, led by Fine Gael under Taoiseach Simon Harris, faces a surging challenge from Sinn Fein, a left-leaning party with a transformative agenda, and Fianna Fail, the centrist opposition emphasizing experience and […]

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EU Nations Divided Over Obligation to Arrest Netanyahu Following ICC Warrants

The European Union has affirmed its commitment to enforcing international justice, stating that all member states are obligated to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). This includes the recent warrants targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, issued amid allegations of war crimes during the ongoing offensive […]

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Kremlin Decries Western Talk of Arming Ukraine with Nuclear Weapons

The Kremlin condemned discussions in Western media about providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, labeling such proposals as “absolutely irresponsible.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized these reports, which cited unnamed U.S. officials speculating about nuclear transfers to deter Russia. Moscow warned that such actions could escalate the conflict to nuclear confrontation. Deputy Security Council Chair Dmitry […]

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EU Faces Rift Over ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Amid Calls for Compliance

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has demanded member states comply with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas commander Ibrahim Al-Masri. The charges include alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict. While nations like Hungary and Austria have expressed reluctance, others […]

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Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, media reports say

Russia has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of espionage, according to reports. The TASS news agency cited Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying that the ministry had also summoned the British ambassador. Footage shows the British ambassador’s car pulling up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. The UK Foreign […]

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