The European Union must be prepared to assert its power more strongly in a changing geopolitical landscape, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said on Monday. Speaking at a conference for EU ambassadors in Brussels, she warned that the bloc can no longer rely solely on the global “rules-based” system to safeguard […]
France plans to deploy nearly a dozen naval vessels to the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and possibly the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. The deployment includes the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group along with several warships, aimed at supporting allies […]
Airline shares across Asia tumbled on Monday as soaring oil prices and the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted travel and raised operating costs. Crude oil jumped 20% to its highest level since July 2022, driving up jet fuel prices and intensifying financial pressure on carriers already struggling with limited airspace and supply chain challenges. […]
A dramatic incident unfolded during the Bundesliga 2 clash between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin, as a masked supporter entered the pitch and unplugged the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) monitor. Referee Felix Bickel arrived at the screen to review a penalty decision, only to find the monitor inactive, causing a temporary disruption to the match. […]
The war in Ukraine is rapidly evolving into a high-tech battlefield, with armed robots playing a growing role in combat operations. Uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) are now being deployed by Ukrainian forces to carry out risky tasks such as attacking enemy positions, defending front lines, and even capturing opposing soldiers. Military officials say these robotic […]
European and British investigators have said Russia’s military intelligence service is suspected of being behind a series of parcel fires that targeted the UK and other parts of Europe in 2024. The joint investigation was launched after several self-igniting parcels detonated in Germany, Poland and at a DHL depot near Birmingham in the UK. Authorities […]
Russia has warned that Finland would become more vulnerable if it allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. The Kremlin issued the warning after Finland indicated it may lift a long-standing ban on hosting nuclear arms, a move that could enable their deployment during wartime under NATO planning. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said […]
In the southern French city of Perpignan, far-right mayor Louis Aliot is campaigning for another term with a strong focus on law and order. Representing the National Rally, Aliot has made increased policing, surveillance cameras, and stricter enforcement key parts of his administration, presenting the city as a model for how his party would govern […]
Iran has warned that any European Union country joining military attacks by the United States and Israel would be considered a “legitimate target” for retaliation. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the statement during an interview with France 24, stressing that countries supporting the aggression would face direct consequences from Iran. His
Russia has warned that Finland would become more vulnerable if it decides to host nuclear weapons on its territory, escalating tensions in Europe. The warning came after Finland signaled plans to lift its long-standing ban on hosting nuclear arms, a move that could allow weapons to be stationed there during wartime as part of NATO’s […]









