Belgium deploys troops to protect Jewish sites amid rising threats

The Belgian federal government has redeployed armed military patrols to protect places of worship and Jewish community institutions. The move comes as the country, which hosts the headquarters of both the European Union and NATO, faces a surge in security concerns.

Putin presses oligarchs for defense funds as budget deficit soars

President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian oligarchs to contribute to the country’s straining defense budget to sustain the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to reports cited by The Guardian.

Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes until April 6

President Donald Trump announced late Thursday a 10-day extension of the current suspension of military strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Red alerts issued as extreme winter weather hits Central Europe

Authorities have issued red weather warnings across several European countries as an Arctic blast brings heavy snow, sleet, and violent winds to the continent. The highest alert levels are currently in effect for Croatia, Greece, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Italy.

Brussels delays €16B loan for Hungary amid Orbán’s Ukraine aid blockade

The European Commission has delayed the approval of a €16 billion credit plan for Hungary, which is part of the SAFE defense program. This postponement comes in response to the tensions arising from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on financial support for Ukraine, as reported by diplomatic sources in the Polish press.

Russian journalist gets 10 years for 2008 Georgia war post

A Moscow court sentenced TV Rain journalist Valeria Kichigina to 10 years in prison in absentia on Tuesday for social media posts criticizing the Russian military.

EU struggles to break gas-price link despite renewables surge

The European Commission has requested that all 27 member states reduce gas reserves ahead of next winter. This move comes despite a significant drop in consumption since 2022.

Dozens feared dead after Colombian military plane crashes

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane carrying over 120 personnel crashed during takeoff on Monday in the country's southern Amazon region.

Russia taps physical gold reserves for first time in 24 years

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Trump claims nuclear deal reached with Iran to reopen Hormuz

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil hub Primorsk in massive raid

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.

Two pilots killed as Air Canada jet hits fire truck at LaGuardia

Two pilots have died after an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday. The emergency vehicle was reportedly responding to a separate incident when the crash occurred.