EU Hits Meta and Apple with $800 Million in Fines Under New Digital Markets Act
In a landmark enforcement of the Digital Markets Act, the European Union has fined tech giants Meta and Apple nearly…
Category: Europe
Powerful 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Dozens Injured Amid Widespread Panic
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul, sending shockwaves through Turkey’s most populous city.
Putin Signals Openness to Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at the possibility of direct negotiations with Ukraine, calling the outlook for bilateral peace…
Spain Commits to Hitting NATO Defense Spending Target by 2025
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that Spain will meet NATO’s defense spending goal of 2% of GDP in 2025—four years…
Who Will Be the Next Pope After Francis? The Selection Process and Potential Successors
As Pope Francis’ tenure nears its end, attention turns to the next leader of the Catholic Church. Key contenders include…
Spanish PM Cracks Down on British Tourists in Holiday Rental Tensions
Spain’s Prime Minister has launched a crackdown on British tourists and holiday rentals, targeting high-tension areas this summer to address…
Putin Announces Unilateral Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, set to begin at 6 PM local…
US VP Vance Talks Migration with Vatican Amid Global Concerns
During a visit to the Vatican, US Vice President Vance addressed the complex issue of migration, with the Vatican acknowledging…
Iran Reports Progress in Nuclear Talks with US, Third Round Set for Next Week
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announces progress in nuclear discussions with the US, confirming that senior negotiators will reconvene on April 26…
France Highlights Europe’s Role in Ukraine Talks, U.S. Hails Positive Reception
In recent talks held in Paris between U.S. officials Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, Ukraine, and Europe’s top three powers,…
Putin and Qatar’s Emir Discuss Syria and Gaza in Moscow Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held high-level talks in Moscow, focusing on…
Russia’s Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Russia’s Supreme Court has suspended its ban on the Taliban, removing the group, which seized power in Afghanistan in 2021,…
Spotify Faces Widespread Outage Affecting Thousands of Users Worldwide
Spotify is experiencing major technical issues, with over 20,000 outage reports from users worldwide.
French PM Faces No-Confidence Threat Over 2026 Austerity Budget
Opposition parties threaten to topple Prime Minister Bayrou’s government over a proposed €40 billion in budget cuts for 2026, sparking…
EasyJet Offers Passenger Support Amid Ongoing Strike in Italy
EasyJet provides updates on the ongoing flight attendants’ strike in Italy, addressing disruptions, passenger assistance, and efforts to resolve labor…
Trump Envoy Meets Putin for Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Amid rising battlefield casualties and stalled diplomacy, Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint…
EU Steps Up Support as Spain Faces Growing Housing Crisis
As Spain grapples with soaring rents, tourist flat expansion, and a worsening housing shortage, the European Union outlines a multi-pronged…
Belarus to Welcome 150,000 Skilled Pakistani Workers, Says PM Shehbaz
In a major development, Belarus has extended an offer to welcome over 150,000 skilled Pakistani workers, a move hailed by…
Zelenskyy Claims 155 Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
President Zelenskyy alleges that at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a claim denied by China’s…
Italy Maintains Budget Deficit Targets Despite Growth Slump and U.S. Tariffs
Italy commits to keeping its budget deficit in check, despite lowering economic growth forecasts amid market turmoil sparked by U.S.…
Merz Unveils Coalition Amid Recession Fears and U.S. Tariff Impact
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz announces a new coalition agreement between Germany’s CDU and SPD, outlining plans to strengthen the economy, boost…
G7 Chair Canada Teams Up with Japan and EU to Address Market Stability
Canada, as G7 chair, works closely with Japan and the European Union to ensure financial market stability after U.S. tariffs…