The largest far-right contingent in Germany’s Bundestag since World War II is set to take office as the new parliament convenes, following the February 23 election. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 152 seats, doubling its previous representation and achieving the strongest performance by a far-right party in decades. Economic struggles, ongoing recession, and
London’s Heathrow Airport faced an unprecedented shutdown after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a total power outage, affecting backup systems and grounding all 1,332 scheduled flights on Friday. Experts estimate the disruption could cost the aviation sector around £20 million ($26 million) per day, with ripple effects expected to last for days. […]
Germany’s Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, is set to vote on Friday on a massive €500 billion ($546 billion) spending package aimed at revitalizing Europe’s largest economy and strengthening its military for a new era of European collective defense. The vote represents the final major hurdle before the package becomes law, unlocking billions in […]
European Union leaders are set to strengthen the bloc’s military and economic competitiveness in response to U.S. tariffs and concerns over Washington’s future defence commitments. At a summit on Thursday, all leaders except Hungary’s Viktor Orban are expected to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and call on Russia to demonstrate political will to end the […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure following a lengthy call with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine had already accepted. The Kremlin stated that the pause in strikes was ordered after discussions with Trump, though Putin expressed
Britain’s Labour government is set to announce significant cuts to disability and long-term health support on Tuesday, aiming to reduce the country’s rising welfare bill. The move comes ahead of the March 26 fiscal statement, where the government will outline its strategy to balance public spending with tax revenues amid lower-than-expected economic growth.
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to face a £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion) deficit in her budget, reversing a previous surplus projection, according to the Resolution Foundation. The think tank warned that weaker economic growth and higher interest rate expectations have worsened the UK’s financial outlook, with the Office for Budget Responsibility expected to
Thousands of protesters, mainly students, flooded Serbia’s capital on Friday ahead of a massive anti-government rally over the weekend. Many traveled hundreds of miles on foot or by bike to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration, which they blame for corruption and mismanagement. The demonstrations were sparked by the deaths of 15 people in a
Britain has warned that it will trigger the return of U.N. sanctions on Iran if necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. This comes as the U.N. Security Council met behind closed doors to address Iran’s rapid uranium enrichment to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. Western nations argue that such high enrichment is […]
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to an additional nine years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of embezzlement, according to the Interpress news agency. Saakashvili, who led Georgia from 2004 to 2013, was already serving a six-year sentence for abuse of power after his return to the country in 2021. He […]









