Zelenskyy conditions elections on ceasefire amid concerns over waning military aid

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed urgent concerns regarding a potential reduction in air defense deliveries if the conflict in the Middle East continues to divert international attention and resources.

Pentagon involvement probed in strike that killed 168 children at Iranian school

A devastating strike on the Minab primary school for girls has ignited international condemnation as reports emerge alleging the involvement of U.S. precision weaponry. The attack, which occurred Saturday morning during school hours, resulted in the deaths of at least 168 children aged seven to nine.

Munich Security Conference 2026: Europe braces for a post-American security era

World leaders have gathered for the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) amidst a seismic shift in the global order. The primary focus remains whether Europe can still rely on the United States as an unconditional security guarantor.

EU leaders push for energy reform to salvage industrial autonomy

European Union leaders have convened to address the systemic erosion of the bloc’s competitiveness, signaling an urgent need for structural energy reforms. Romania, France, and Belgium are leading the call for immediate measures to lower electricity prices.

US House report alleges EU election interference in Moldova and Romania

The European Commission has strongly rejected allegations from a US Congressional report accusing the EU of censoring free speech on social media and interfering in national elections. The document specifically highlights last year’s electoral processes in Moldova and Romania as focal points of alleged institutional overreach.

Deadly US winter storm kills 10 as polar vortex grips nation

A massive winter storm has claimed at least ten lives across the United States, plunging over one million households into darkness and grounding thousands of flights.

Christmas cleanup removes nearly 5 tons of waste from Bulgaria’s black sea coast

For Christmas, dozens of volunteers decided to give nature its most precious gift: a cleaner shore. In Bulgaria, the "Clean Christmas" initiative celebrated its eighth consecutive year, bringing together people of all ages on the Black Sea coast with a clear message: pollution can no longer be ignored.

Christmas 2025: Global celebrations marked by fragile peace and winter storms

Christmas traditions vary significantly across the globe. In the Gaza Strip, Christmas was observed for the first time following two years of conflict, with local communities offering prayers for lasting peace.

Brussels Agreement: EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027

Historic decision in Brussels: The European Union agreed to completely phase out Russian gas by 2027. The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a consensus on a gradual, legally binding ban on all imports of natural gas—both liquefied and piped—from the Russian Federation.

Belgian strike: Over half of flights canceled at Brussels

A nationwide strike has plunged Belgian airports into chaos, paralyzing operations at Brussels Airport, where over half of the scheduled flights have been canceled.

Raids in Ukraine over corruption: Zelensky ally linked to seized cash

Widespread searches are underway in Ukraine, relating to a major Ukraine corruption case within the energy sector probe.

Former SIS deputy Alexandru Bălan remains in preventive detention for another 30 days

Former deputy director of the SIS, Alexandru Bălan, was detained in Romania on charges of treason for allegedly passing secret information to the KGB in Belarus. He will remain in pre-trial detention for an additional 30 days, until December 8. This decision was made by the Bucharest Court of Appeal at the request of prosecutors to mitigate any risks to the ongoing criminal investigation. If convicted, Bălan could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.