On Thursday, leaders from nearly 50 European countries and neighboring nations met in Budapest, Hungary, for the fifth European Political Community summit. The spotlight was on the war in Ukraine and economic security, especially since Donald Trump was re-elected as U. S. president. European Council
As the war in Ukraine continues, the toll on Russian military equipment is becoming clear. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russia has lost almost 10, 000 tanks, around 20, 000 armored patrol vehicles (APVs), and nearly 30, 000 vehicles and fuel tanks since the start of their full-scale
Imagine this: Ukraine has hit Russian ships in the Caspian Sea, way beyond its borders. It's like trying to hit a bullseye from miles away! A Ukrainian official, Andriy Kovalenko, shared on Telegram that Kaspiysk port in Russia was targeted. Kaspiysk is in Dagestan, near the Caspian Sea. Russia's l
Donald Trump is about to take office, and the world is buzzing with uncertainty. Unlike previous presidents, Trump might change the way the U. S. handles big issues like the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, or its relationship with China. No one knows for sure what will happen, but there are some clue
Donald Trump was declared the winner in Arizona early on Sunday, completing a clean sweep of the so-called swing states and adding a sting to the Democrats' loss. This win gives Trump 312 electoral college votes, compared to Kamala Harris's 226. The Sun Belt and Rust Belt states, which were expected
Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign didn't go unnoticed. Now, with Trump back in the White House, Musk could see big benefits. Experts warn of a tricky "quid pro quo" relationship that could slash regulations and redirect government funds. Musk's companies, like Tesla a
President-elect Donald Trump is pushing Republican senators aiming to be the next majority leader to back recess appointments for his nominees. This move allows presidents to essentially sidestep Congress, something Democrats could prevent through filibusters. The three senators running for the majo
In Amsterdam, the police didn't take any chances. After recent violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, the city's mayor banned all protests for the weekend. Despite the ban, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets. Police quickly stepped in, arresting over 50 people an
Sunday saw a surge in violence as Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon and northern Gaza, causing dozens of deaths, including children. This comes amid global attention to the U. S. election's potential impact on conflicts with Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami
In a significant turn of events, Ukraine executed its biggest drone strike on Moscow since the war began in 2022. One person was injured, and three major airports had to reroute flights. Moscow's regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, described it as a "massive attack. " He reported that two houses cau
