Greenland is one of the new frontiers for global race to secure critical minerals
European countries and the US are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on China for these resources. Read More
Gisèle Pelicot and Pharrell Williams among newly minted Légionnaires d’honneur
A total of 589 people will be decorated at the Élysée Palace on Monday in recognition of their work “in the general interest”. Read More
Leaders of EU and Mexico criticise Trump’s 30% tariffs while urging unity
Several European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have expressed disappointment at the 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has announced, but maintained openness to reach a negotiated solution. Read…
Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Sikorski: Anti-immigrant hysteria harms Poland
On Saturday, the head of Polish diplomacy expressed concern over growing anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. “There is no acquiescence to the escalating campaign of racism and the anti-Semitism fuelled by…
EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds
The company claims it is using ‘degraded lands’, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN. Read More
Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke…
European Foreign Ministers express deep concern over ‘deteriorating situation in Georgia’
A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig’as accession process. Read More
Turkey’s leader says PKK disarmament opens ‘new page in history’ after group lays down arms
Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his country after its members began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony…
UN refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home
Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs. Read More
Russia launched 26 missiles and 597 drones at Ukraine, Zelenskyy said
The Ukrainian leader urged Western leaders to impose additional sanctions, and said the ‘war can only be stopped through strength.’ Read More