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2025-09-17

Poland neutralizes drone over government sites, detains two Belarusians

Poland's State Protection Service (SOP) successfully neutralized a drone that was flying over sensitive government locations in Warsaw, including Parkowa Street and the Belweder Palace. The incident was confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who highlighted the heightened regional tensions following …

2025-09-16

European prosecutors make mega seizure of Chinese goods at Piraeus

European prosecutors have charged six individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale fraud operation that smuggled Chinese goods into the EU, evading significant tariffs and taxes. The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) made the largest seizure of containers in …

2025-09-15

Musk calls for new UK government at far-right rally in London

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and X, sparked controversy by calling for the "dissolution of parliament" and a change of government in the U.K. during a far-right rally in London. Speaking to thousands via video link …

2025-09-14

Romania scrambles jets, Poland closes airport over Russian drone alerts

On September 13, Romania and Poland swiftly responded to escalating threats from Russian drone activity near their borders with Ukraine, implementing urgent military measures to safeguard their airspace. These actions followed Poland's confirmation that it had shot down Russian drones …

2025-09-13

European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation

In a significant escalation of tensions, Poland's airspace was breached by Russian drones in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting a swift response from both Polish and allied fighter jets, which successfully shot down the intruders. The incident has drawn strong …

2025-09-12

Poland introduces flight restrictions in eastern airspace following Russian drone incursions

Poland has implemented stringent air-traffic restrictions in its eastern regions following a violation of its airspace by Russian drones. The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) announced these measures at the request of the operational command of Poland’s …

2025-09-11

French protesters 'focus on disrupting key elements of national infrastructure'

Protesters in France, under the rallying cry "Block Everything," are strategically targeting key national infrastructure to express their discontent with President Emmanuel Macron's leadership and austerity measures. Clashes with police in Paris saw garbage bins set ablaze, as the government …

2025-09-10

Israeli Airstrike in Doha Targets Hamas Leadership; Conflicting Reports on Casualties

An air strike on a Hamas delegation in Qatar's capital, Doha, resulted in heavy smoke and significant casualties. The Israeli military claimed responsibility, stating that the attack targeted Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 massacre and ongoing hostilities …

2025-09-09

Rules-based world order is dead, EU to concede

The international world order is facing severe challenges, prompting the European Commission to issue a stark warning. The upcoming Strategic Foresight Report will highlight the erosion of the global rules-based system, emphasizing that Europe must either adapt to a more chaotic environment …

2025-09-08

Russia conducts massive air attack on Kyiv, other Ukrainian regions

Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and other regions with drones and missiles. This attack, the largest since the full-scale invasion began, resulted in at least four fatalities and ignited fires in the Ukrainian government's headquarters …