The European Union has announced an additional €18 million in economic assistance for Armenia and eased export rules for Armenian goods as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the South Caucasus nation. The support comes as Armenia faces increasing trade restrictions from Russia, which have affected key exports including fresh produce, flowers, fish, and […]
A major Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region has brought the realities of the war closer to Russia’s capital, striking an oil refinery and causing visible disruption across parts of the city. Thick black smoke rose over the skyline following the attack, while reports indicated that residential buildings and commercial properties were also affected. […]
Israel expects to secure multiple new contracts for its air and missile defense systems from European nations in the coming months, with at least one major agreement projected to close within weeks. Speaking at the Berlin Airshow, Moshe Patel, director of the Israeli Missile Defense Organization, confirmed a surge in demand from Western Europe. This […]
A massive wave of overnight Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine has killed at least nine people and severely damaged the historic 11th-century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. According to local officials, four individuals lost their lives in the Ukrainian capital, while five rescue workers were killed in the northeastern city of Kharkiv while trying […]
Around 200 angry protesters in northwestern Albania tore down metal and razor-wire fences at a luxury resort construction site on Saturday, marking a sharp escalation in public backlash against coastal developments. The demonstration took place in Rrjoll, an area known for its pristine sandy beaches and pine forests. While some brief scuffles with police broke […]
Germany’s private sector activity has contracted for the second consecutive month in May, as the broader economic recovery faces severe headwinds from the ongoing war involving Iran. The HCOB flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Germany, compiled by S&P Global, ticked up marginally to 48.6 from April’s 48.4, slightly beating analyst
Russia and China have jointly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over plans for the proposed “Golden Dome” missile-defense system, warning that it threatens global strategic stability. The statement came during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The project aims to expand missile interception capabilities
The United Kingdom is set to begin talks to join the European Union’s £78 billion ($105.9 billion) loan programme for Ukraine, signalling closer defence and financial cooperation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce the move at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, highlighting Britain’s intent to support Ukraine with critical military
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats over concerns they were involved in signals intelligence activities, citing suspicious satellite installations on diplomatic buildings in Vienna. Authorities flagged an “antenna forest” of satellite dishes, believed capable of intercepting communications, as a potential security threat. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger
More than 30 European leaders have gathered in Yerevan for back-to-back summits, marking a significant geopolitical shift for Armenia—a country historically aligned with Russia. The meetings, including the European Political Community summit and a landmark EU-Armenia bilateral, signal growing ties between Armenia and Europe despite its longstanding dependence on Moscow for









