UK Government Defends New North Sea Oil and Gas Licences Amid Legal Challenge
The UK government has defended its decision to grant 28 new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea,…
Category: Europe
EU Parliamentary Delegation Discusses Human Rights in Pakistan, GSP+ Monitoring Mission Set for June 2025
In mid-April 2025, a high-level delegation from the European Union Parliament, consisting of three Members of the European Parliament (MEPs),…
PIA’s Struggle to Regain UK Flights Amid Safety Concerns and Privatization Hopes
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remains grounded in the United Kingdom after a ban was imposed in July 2020, following safety…
Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal to Extend Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate
Russia has dismissed Ukraine’s proposal to extend a brief unilateral ceasefire to 30 days, with Kremlin spokesman accusing Ukraine of…
France Blames Russia for Cyberattacks Targeting Defence, Finance, and Media Sectors
France has accused Russia’s military intelligence service of orchestrating a series of cyberattacks against French institutions over the past several…
Spain and Portugal Restored After Unexplained Power Outage, Investigation Underway
Spain and Portugal have restored power following a major outage that left both nations in the dark for several hours.
Turkey and Italy Pledge to Strengthen Defence Ties and Boost Trade
Turkey and Italy have committed to enhancing their defence cooperation and expanding bilateral trade following high-level talks between their leaders…
Massive Power Outage Disrupts Spain and Portugal, Causing Chaos
A major power outage on Monday caused widespread disruptions across Spain and Portugal, halting public transport, triggering traffic jams, and…
Germany’s Merz Appoints Katherina Reiche as Economy Minister in First Cabinet Picks
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz unveils his first cabinet appointments, naming utility executive Katherina Reiche as economy minister and foreign policy expert…
Denmark’s King Frederik Visits Greenland Amid Trump’s Arctic Territory Interest
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland, Denmark’s King Frederik arrives in Greenland to reaffirm unity…
Putin Declares May 8-10 Ceasefire in Ukraine, Ukraine Calls for Immediate Truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8-10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s…
India Signs $7.4 Billion Deal with France for 26 Rafale Fighter Jets for Navy
India has finalized a $7.4 billion agreement with France to acquire 26 Rafale fighter jets for its navy, the defence…
Russia’s Lavrov Rejects US Proposal on Zaporizhzhia Plant Control
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed any notion of ceding control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, stating that Moscow…
Cyprus President Visits Spain and Portugal Ahead of EU Council Presidency
President Nikos Christodoulides begins visits to Madrid and Lisbon for meetings with Spanish and Portuguese leaders, preparing for Cyprus’ upcoming…
Macron Condemns Racism After Muslim Worshipper Murdered in French Mosque
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed that racism and religious hatred have no place in France after a Muslim worshipper was…
Russia Claims Full Control of Kursk as Ukraine Dismisses It as ‘Propaganda Trick’
Russia announced it has fully retaken the strategic city of Kursk, but Ukraine rejected the claim, insisting that fierce fighting…
Trump and Zelenskyy Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting at Vatican Ahead of Pope Francis’s Funeral
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican for their first talks since a tense…
Iran Expresses ‘Extreme Caution’ Over Progress in Nuclear Talks with US
Iran and the United States have agreed to resume nuclear negotiations next week, amid ongoing efforts to resolve a decades-long…
EU Cracks Down on Apple and Meta with Fines Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has taken a significant step in enforcing the Digital Markets Act (DMA), issuing fines and corrective orders…
Spain Halts $7.5 Million Ammunition Deal with Israeli Defense Company
The Spanish government has formally suspended a $7.5 million ammunition contract with Israeli defense firm IMI Systems following increasing political…
Trump Says ‘Crimea Will Stay with Russia’ in Push to End Ukraine War
President Donald Trump stated that “Crimea will stay with Russia,” signaling pressure on Ukraine to make territorial concessions as part…
Iran to Ink $4 Billion Oilfields Deal with Russia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Iran is set to sign a $4 billion agreement with Russian companies to develop seven of its oilfields, according to…