EU external relations, diplomacy, and security
The European Parliament has launched a fierce challenge against the EU Commission’s decision to grant Tanzania €150 million in development aid. Lawmakers cite deteriorating human rights conditions and democratic backsliding as reasons to halt the funds.
Iran declares fundamental shift in military strategy, emphasising offensive capabilities over defensive positioning. The move follows retaliatory strikes after an Israeli raid in Beirut killed three senior advisers.
New research reveals how the European Union juggles democratic values and strategic interests when distributing foreign aid. The study analysed two decades of assistance patterns across 138 countries.
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, brandishing the pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag in a powerful display against Tehran’s government. The demonstration preceded Iran’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany and France have abandoned their joint next-generation fighter jet program after seven years of failed negotiations. The €100 billion Future Combat Air System was meant to guarantee European military independence through 2040.
The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year sent shockwaves across the archipelago early Thursday morning. One-metre tsunami waves crashed into nearby coasts as officials scrambled to assess the damage.
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska could become the first qualifier to win the French Open, while Russia’s Mirra Andreeva aims to be the youngest champion in 33 years. Saturday’s final at Roland Garros guarantees a historic outcome.
A Serbian member of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon has been killed in a mortar attack near the southeastern town of Marjayoun. The incident early Thursday morning highlights the persistent dangers facing international troops deployed in the volatile region.
The Pope launched his official seven-day tour of Spain with strong words of approval for the nation’s stance on peace and migration. He singled out the country’s humanitarian efforts as an example for other European nations.
A surveillance camera has captured a brutal assault by an Israeli soldier and settlers on two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank. The footage has emerged as tensions continue to escalate in the region.
