France and Indonesia agree to boost Pacific security as tensions with China persist
The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities. Read More
Slovakia declares state of emergency over foot and mouth disease cases
After at least four cases of the disease were detected, there are rising concerns about potential shortages of milk and meat. Read More
EU basks in all-time high citizen approval rate amid tense geopolitics
The European Union has achieved its highest-ever approval rating, with 74% of those surveyed in the latest Eurobarometer believing their country benefits from EU membership. Read More
Palestinians in Gaza stage rare public protest against Hamas in call for end to war
Rights groups accuse Hamas of violently suppressing dissent, quashing protests in the areas they control, while also jailing and torturing their critics. Read more at Read More
Too spicy? Spice Girls’ ‘Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored by UK radio stations
Slam it to the left / If you’re havin’ a good time / Shake it to the right / If ya know that you feel… well not so fine now,…
Brussels ask EU citizens to put together a 72-hour emergency kit to face crises
The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items. Read More
Russia’s demand for sanctions relief thrusts the EU into the talks, with tough choices
As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction. Read More
What’s EU trade commissioner looking for from China trip?
European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is heading to China as the country’s companies come under the EU’s investigatory lens. But with a trade war with the United States intensifying, what’s he…
Russia targets Black Sea port hours after maritime ceasefire announced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian overnight strikes were a ‘clear signal to whole world’ that the Kremlin does not want peace. Read More
Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain’s environment and ecological transition ministry — the highest level in a decade.Read More