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2025-06-29

Serbian riot police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters demanding snap elections

In Serbia, tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in Belgrade, demanding snap elections and an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. The protests, led by university students, have been ongoing since November, sparked by a train …

2025-06-28

EU Summit focuses on Ukraine amid divisions over Russia sanctions

At the recent EU summit in Brussels, leaders convened to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for enhanced support, particularly in air defense, anti-drone technology, and ammunition. The call for an 18th round of sanctions against Russia …

2025-06-27

Parliament approves Poland’s withdrawal from international anti-landmine treaty

Poland's parliament has approved a government proposal to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, which commits signatories to eliminate anti-personnel landmines. The decision, driven by concerns over Russia's growing threat, aims to deploy mines along Poland's eastern borders. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz …

2025-06-26

Russian strikes kill at least 26, injure over 200 in Dnipro

Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people and injured over 200 others. The attacks, which occurred on a Tuesday, targeted critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and kindergartens, causing …

2025-06-25

Russian strikes kill 19 in Ukraine region as Zelenskyy seeks more Western help

Russian missiles struck central Ukraine on Tuesday, targeting schools, hospitals, and kindergartens, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people and injuring nearly 300 others. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the …

2025-06-24

Iran launches missile attack on U.S. air base in Qatar; no casualties reported

Iran launched a missile attack on the U.S. air base in Al-Udeid, Qatar, in retaliation for recent American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The U.S. confirmed the attack, involving short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles …

2025-06-23

Iran–Israel conflict escalates into open warfare, raising global and cybersecurity concerns

The longstanding rivalry between Iran and Israel, once regional partners, has escalated into a full-blown military confrontation, marking the most significant escalation since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Prior to the revolution, the two nations maintained diplomatic and economic …

2025-06-22

German military sees Russia as 'existential risk' to Germany and Europe: report

Russia is actively preparing for a potential large-scale conflict with NATO by the end of the decade, according to a recent strategy paper developed by German military personnel and experts. The Kremlin is aligning its industry and leadership …

2025-06-21

Shipping minister warns of global economic impact if Strait of Hormuz closes

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint, could have severe global economic repercussions, according to Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Speaking to SKAI TV, Kikilias warned that blocking the strait would disrupt …

2025-06-20

All Swedish parties back 300 billion kronor boost to defence spending

Sweden is embarking on its most significant rearmament effort since the Cold War, with a planned investment of 300 billion kronor over the next decade. This substantial boost in defense spending, set to increase from the current 2.4 …