EU to build anti-drone shield by 2027 amid Russia tensions

The European Union (EU) is planning a so-called 'anti-drone shield' to be fully operational by 2027, the European Commission has confirmed.

Rutte: Ukraine security directly linked to

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the progress in supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the direct link between Ukraine's security and that of the Alliance's members.

Odessa Mayor Trukhanov stripped of Ukrainian citizenship by Zelensky

The mayor of Ukraine’s key port city of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, has been stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who signed the decree on 14 October.

Belgium general strike: Flights grounded, Brussels transport paralyzed

A nationwide general strike led to the grounding of most planes at Belgium's two main airports and paralyzed public transport across Brussels.

Hamas executions in Gaza after IDF withdrawal

The Islamist group Hamas carried out a series of public executions in the Gaza Strip shortly after Israeli forces withdrew from the main urban areas, citing a report from The Telegraph.

Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes erupt again

Fresh armed clashes erupted on Tuesday, 14 October, between Pakistani and Afghan forces in an isolated border area, the Associated Press reported, citing DW.

France PM Lecornu proposes retirement age freeze to avoid no-confidence vote

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has proposed suspending a contested plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Iași: 166,000 pilgrims queue for Saint Paraskeva relics

In Iași, Romania, Orthodox Christians have been celebrating their patronal feast day on 14 October.

Georgia 'hostage' to regime, EU support crucial – MEPs

Georgia is facing "accelerated democratic backsliding," and its people are being held hostage by a regime that has "lied" about the country's European path, according to three MEPs from the centre-left S&D group, who recently returned from Tbilisi.

Russia’s new law allows reserve deployment in Ukraine

Russia’s government has approved a bill allowing President Vladimir Putin to use its massive military mobilisation reserve for armed conflicts abroad, without formally declaring mobilisation or martial law.

Mexico floods: Death toll rises to 64 as heavy rains hit

The death toll from torrential rains in Mexico has risen to 64, with more than 60 people reported missing in the central and eastern states, say Mexican authorities.

Moldova needs 'sacrificial' PM to balance EU reforms, expert says

Moldova needs a new government that can balance EU-mandated structural reforms with domestic economic impact following the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Dorin Recean, a security expert says.