Electric vehicle demand across Europe has jumped sharply as soaring fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push consumers toward electric mobility. According to data shared with Reuters, registrations of new EVs across major European markets rose 34% year-on-year in April, while demand for both new and used electric cars surged significantly. Industry players said […]
Poland has not received any indication that deliveries of U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems will be delayed, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said. His remarks come amid broader concerns in Europe about potential disruptions to American weapons supplies due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Recent reports suggested that the United States had warned allies
Fishermen along Croatia’s Adriatic coast are suspending operations as soaring fuel prices—linked to tensions around Iran—make their work financially unsustainable. In Dubrovnik, fishing captain Dinko Cvjetojevic said that despite favorable weather and abundant fish, many boats remain docked as the cost of fuel has sharply increased. Fuel expenses now account for as much as
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump remains positive despite a public disagreement over the Iran conflict. Speaking in Berlin, Merz acknowledged differences in opinion but stressed that communication between the two leaders continues. The dispute highlights broader tensions between the United States and its European NATO
Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to abandon conflict and embrace peace during his first Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. Addressing thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff urged those with the power to wage wars to instead work toward ending violence, stressing the need for peace in a world increasingly affected […]
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, marking the first visit by a European Union leader to the Gulf since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in February. During her stop in Jeddah, Meloni is expected to meet Saudi Crown Prince […]
Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned aerial military strikes, calling them indiscriminate and urging that they be permanently banned. Speaking in Vatican City, he warned that no one should live in fear of destruction coming from the sky, especially in light of ongoing global conflicts. Although he did not directly reference the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war […]
Pope Leo called on journalists to focus on the human suffering caused by war rather than amplifying propaganda or glorifying conflicts. Speaking to broadcasters from Italy’s TG2 news program, the pope emphasized the need to report “through the eyes of the victims” and avoid presenting war like a video game, urging media to act responsibly […]
Foreign ministers from the European Union are set to discuss strengthening their naval presence in the Middle East as tensions surrounding Iran disrupt global shipping routes. The talks in Brussels will focus on reinforcing the EU’s Operation Aspides, which was launched in 2024 to protect commercial vessels from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the […]
The global airline industry faced fresh volatility on Thursday as rising jet fuel prices and widespread flight disruptions followed the escalating conflict involving Iran and joint strikes by the United States and Israel. Several Middle Eastern airspaces were closed due to missile risks, forcing airlines to cancel or reroute flights. Operations at Dubai International









