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2025-07-19

Germany and EU allies back tougher asylum measures, including deportations to Afghanistan and Syria

European nations are taking a harder line on asylum policies, with Germany and five allied countries agreeing to stricter measures, including resuming deportations to Afghanistan and Syria. The decision, reached at a meeting atop Germany’s …

2025-07-18

EU proposes 'most ambitious ever' budget of two trillion euros

The European Commission has unveiled an unprecedented €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) budget proposal for the period 2028-2034, aiming to bolster Europe's competitiveness and security amidst global challenges and Russian aggression. This ambitious financial plan seeks to strengthen the continent's …

2025-07-17

Polish factory in Ukraine deliberately attacked by Russia, says Poland

A factory in Ukraine owned by the Polish company Barlinek Group was severely damaged by Russian drones in a targeted attack. The strike, which occurred during a broader Russian assault using hundreds of Shahed suicide drones, resulted in serious injuries …

2025-07-16

Russia warns Trump’s new pledge of aid to Ukraine could hinder any peace deal

Russia has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's recent pledge to increase military aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia's allies, warning that these actions could escalate the conflict and impede peace …

2025-07-15

EU still seeking trade deal after new Trump tariff threat

The EU is facing a critical juncture in its trade negotiations with the U.S., as President Trump's recent threat of sweeping tariffs has thrown months of painstaking talks into disarray. Despite this, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic remains optimistic …

2025-07-14

Macron calls on EU to 'defend European interests' in US tariff talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with two of the country's largest trading partners by announcing a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union, set to take effect on August 1. This move …

2025-07-13

Russia fires over 600 drones, missiles in massive barrage targeting western Ukraine

In the early hours of Saturday, Russia launched a massive assault on western Ukraine, deploying over 600 drones and missiles in a single night. The barrage resulted in the deaths of at least four people and injuries to …

2025-07-12

The plan to rebuild Ukraine: Zelensky appeals to allies for investments

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched an urgent appeal to international allies, seeking significant investments to rebuild the war-torn nation. As the conflict with Russia persists, Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for substantial financial support to restore infrastructure, revive the …

2025-07-11

Polish far-right leader declares Auschwitz gas chambers to be “fake”

Polish prosecutors have initiated an investigation into far-right leader Grzegorz Braun after he made inflammatory remarks denying the existence of gas chambers at Auschwitz and claiming that Jews commit ritual murders of Christians. Braun, who finished fourth in the recent …

2025-07-10

Russia launches largest missile and drone attack of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia launched its most extensive missile and drone assault on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, firing 728 drones and 13 missiles. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted the majority of the projectiles, but fires were reported in …