What’s fueling recent tension between Ukraine and Hungary?

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI) Ukrainian drone and rocket strikes on the Druzhba pipeline in Russia last Friday disrupted Hungary’s oil supply from Russia.Right after last week’s attack on the pipeline, Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party went on the offensive rhetorically. Leading Hungarian politicians called the bombing of Russia’s energy infrastructure “a military attack against the European […]

Russia-US peace talks: Zelenskyy has been sidelined from the upcoming meeting – Here’s why

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from the upcoming peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, as the meeting was arranged solely at Putin’s request.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday that the purpose of this meeting is for President Trump to better […]

‘Third war’ fear: Zelenskyy warns of dire consequences if Russia conquers Donbas; tensions rise ahead of Alaska peace talks

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP images) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday firmly rejected the idea of giving up eastern territory Donbas to Russia. He warned that abandoning the region would pave the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “start a third war” in Ukraine.Zelenskyy’s warning comes ahead […]

‘Situation in Gaza utterly deplorable’: Swedish PM urges EU to suspend trade ties with Israel; calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid

[ad_1] Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (AP image) Sweden on Thursday urged the European Union to suspend its trade agreement with Israel, citing Israel’s actions during the ongoing war in Gaza.Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a post on X said, “The situation in Gaza is utterly deplorable, and Israel is not fulfilling its most […]

‘Take it or leave it’: Donald Trump may extend July 8 tariff deadline; going to send trade letters out soon

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he’s open to extending the July 8 deadline for trade talks before higher tariffs kick in, but added that an extension probably won’t be “a necessity.“Speaking to reporters ahead of a performance at the Kennedy Center Trump said, “We’re rocking in terms of deals. We’re dealing with […]

Bulgarian nationalists march against euro currency adoption

[ad_1] Thousands Bulgarians took on the streets of the capital, Sofia, and other major cities on Saturday to protest government plans to adopt the euro and to demand a referendum on the issue (Image credit: AP) Thousands gathered in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia and other major cities on Saturday to reject the country’s plans to adopt […]

Poland holds knife-edge vote with EU role at stake

[ad_1] Rafal Trzaskowski (left) and Karol Nawrocki (right) (File Photo) Poles are set to vote on Sunday in a knife-edge presidential election with major implications for the country’s role in Europe and for abortion and LGBTQ rights.Warsaw’s pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, 53, an ally of the centrist government, faces off against nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, […]

EU to strengthen defence system amid Trump admin’s ‘tough love’

[ad_1] Kaja Kallas at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore (AP) The European Union is bolstering its defence spending amidst US President Donald Trump‘s calls for spending more money by Nato countries on itself rather than asking the United States, and said that “no love” is better than “tough love.”US defence secretary Pete Hegseth […]

America’s Apparel and Footwear Association fumes after Donald Trump says US wants to promote technology manufacturing, ‘I am not looking to make …’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump emphasized that his tariff policies are designed to bolster domestic manufacturing of high-tech products and military equipment, not everyday items like sneakers and T-shirts, according. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in New Jersey, President Trump echoed remarks made by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on April 29, who […]

In first delivery since March, UN dispatches 90 aid trucks to Gaza

[ad_1] Under global pressure, Israel allows first UN aid convoy into Gaza since March (Image: AP) The UN sent about 90 aid trucks into Gaza on Wednesday — the first delivery since early March. The move comes as global pressure mounts on Israel to ease its blockade and halt the continuous attacks.The first aid delivery […]