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2026-01-28

Finnish education minister looking into extent of girls being sent abroad to undergo FGM

Finland's Minister of Education, Anders Adlercreutz, has expressed deep concern over reports of Finnish children, particularly girls, being sent abroad for harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and severe disciplinary measures. Following an investigative …

2026-01-27

EU countries' final approval to Russian gas ban, four years after full scale invasion of Ukraine

European Union countries have finally reached a consensus to ban imports of Russian gas, a significant step in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This decision comes four years after Russia's full-scale invasion …

2026-01-26

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is "100% ready" to be signed following two days of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, involving representatives from Kyiv, the U.S., and Russia. The …

2026-01-25

European reliance on US software: A digital sovereignty challenge

Europe's heavy dependence on U.S. software presents a significant challenge to its digital sovereignty. This reliance raises concerns about data security, privacy, and strategic autonomy, as critical infrastructure and services increasingly depend on foreign technology. The situation underscores the need …

2026-01-24

Mass attack that plunged Kyiv into darkness cost Russia over $130 million, Ukrainian intelligence says

On January 20, Russia launched a massive air attack on Kyiv, deploying 33 missiles and 339 drones, which severely damaged the city's electrical and heating infrastructure. The assault, which occurred during the coldest stretch of …

2026-01-23

'Europe can, too, weaponise the economy and the single market', expert says

Europe can harness its economic and single market strengths to bolster its strategic autonomy and security, according to a leading expert. The continent's vast economic resources and interconnected market provide a powerful foundation for developing advanced defense capabilities …

2026-01-22

Shifting global norms: Trump embracing 'different logic of power, defying international law'

In a significant shift in global geopolitics, former U.S. President Donald Trump has embraced a new "logic of power" that prioritizes deals over democratic values, defying international norms and laws. This approach was evident in his recent …

2026-01-21

Polish court rejects couple’s divorce because it was issued by illegitimate judge

A recent court ruling in Poland has invalidated a couple’s divorce because it was granted by a judge appointed under controversial judicial reforms implemented by the former Law and Justice (PiS) government. The district court in …

2026-01-20

Russia's oil, gas revenues to drop by 46% in January year-on-year, Reuters reports

Russia's oil and gas revenues are projected to plummet by 46% in January compared to the same month last year, falling to approximately 420 billion rubles ($5.42 billion), the lowest level since August 2020. This decline …

2026-01-19

EU explores €93B Trump tariff retaliation over Greenland threats

The European Union is preparing significant trade measures, including €93 billion in tariffs against the United States, to counter Donald Trump's attempts to assert control over Greenland. During an urgent meeting in Brussels, diplomats from the EU's 27 member states emphasized …