Russia says US talks on Ukraine ‘constructive’ but work remains signalling no compromise
Putin’s aide said that “so far, a compromise hasn’t been found” on the issue of territories, without which, he said, the Kremlin sees “no resolution to the crisis.” Read more…
Trump says he doesn’t want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to fix their homeland
According to US media reports, the Trump administration has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Read more at…
Ready for war in 2029: Is a Russian attack on NATO a real possibility?
The Bundeswehr is to be “war-ready” by 2029 – but how real is the threat of a Russian attack on NATO? Read more at Read More
Greek farmers intensify nationwide road blockades
Greek farmers escalate protests with road blockades, demanding unpaid subsidies and full compensation for crop and livestock losses as disruptions spread nationwide. Read more at Read More
French unions stage new strikes against budget plan as nationwide turnout dwindles
The call for strike action by three trade unions (the CGT, FSU and Solidaires) saw a significantly lower turnout compared to previous occasions in September and October. Read More
French journalist unions file legal complaint accusing Israel of obstructing press freedom
The complaint filed with France’s anti-terror prosecutor accuses Israeli authorities of systematic obstruction and war crimes against reporters. Read more at Read More
Indonesia to repatriate two convicted Dutch drug traffickers, including one on death row
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world. Read more at…
UK government plans to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear a court backlog
The government says there are almost 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in criminal courts in England and Wales, more than double the pre-pandemic figure. Read more at Read More
Rutte dismisses concerns about US commitment to NATO ahead of Ukraine meeting
Rutte’s comments come after President Donald Trump’s 28-point proposal to end the almost four-year war in Ukraine dismayed European allies as being slanted in Russia’s favour. Read more at Read…
ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for reparations loan to Ukraine
The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate…