US seizes sixth tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control oil
Trump met with executives oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing €86 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution. Read more at…
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government
The Treasury announcement comes a day after Trump that he’d been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped. Read more at Read More
‘With Hassan in Gaza’: Director’s forgotten footage nominated at Europe’s top film awards
‘With Hassan in Gaza’, recently screened at the 14th Athens Innovative Film Festival, is nominated in two categories at the European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday. Its director Kamal…
‘We need competitive bidding systems for clean power,’ wind industry leader tells Euronews
Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and…
Poland’s PM praises cyber defences after attempted attack on energy infrastructure foiled
Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference. Read more at Read More
‘To remain free, one must be feared’: Macron says of France’s defence priorities
On Thursday, the French president offered his New Year’s address to the armed forces. The eagerly awaited annual event comes amid multiple geopolitical crises. Read more at Read More
Russia remains mostly silent on Iran protests as military cooperation continues
It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say “no third party” can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews…
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacks rival after ‘plot’ to defect to Reform UK
In the past 12 months, the Conservatives have suffered a string of defections to hard-right Reform UK, including some former Cabinet ministers. Read more at Read More
ISS crew returns early to Earth after medical issue
Four ISS crew members, including astronauts from Japan, Russia, and the US, returned early due to a medical issue. The SpaceX capsule landed safely in the Pacific. Read more at…
Watch the video: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — who are they?
The IRGC is estimated to be a force of 150,000 elite troops, backed by a 600,000-strong Basij paramilitary network. In return for their loyalty, Tehran grants them a massive gold…