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Information During his visit to Lithuania, Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized Germany’s commitment to defending NATO-allied territory against new threats. Germany’s decision to permanently deploy a brigade of 4,800 soldiers to support Lithuania’s security reflects its dedication to safeguarding the Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, particularly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. […]

Russia adds Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list The Kremlin did not specify why the Ukrainian president had been added, only that a criminal case had been opened against him. Tens of thousands are already on the list, including high-ranking politicians. Milei blasts Madrid after ‘substances’ comment Spain has rejected claims that Madrid is bringing

Information Germany has accused Russia’s GRU military intelligence service of orchestrating a cyberattack against the Social Democrats (SPD), a major political party. This allegation was made amid broader accusations of increased espionage and cyber aggression linked to Russia as Germany, a NATO member, continues to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion. Additional reports indicated that cybercriminals targeted

Information European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lebanon to unveil a significant economic aid package totalling €1 billion, aimed at supporting the country through 2027. This financial assistance is set to enhance Lebanon’s socio-economic stability by improving fundamental services like education and healthcare. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of Lebanon implementing reforms

Information The United Kingdom recently imposed sanctions on three Ugandan lawmakers, targeting Parliament Speaker Anita Among and former ministers Mary Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu for their involvement in corrupt activities. The sanctions arise from allegations that Kitutu and Nandutu misappropriated government resources intended for a housing project in the impoverished Karamoja region, redirecting supplies to politicians and

Information Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned in the face of mounting pressure and the potential for defeat in two upcoming no-confidence votes. His leadership came under scrutiny after he terminated the Bute House Agreement with the Green Party, a partnership that had put the Greens in government for the first time in the

Navalny-linked journalists arrested over ‘extremism’ Two Russian journalists have been accused of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. If convicted, they could face years in prison. Portugal says no plans to pay colonial reparations Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to

Information North Macedonia is gearing up for a presidential runoff as no candidate clinched enough votes to secure victory in the initial round of balloting. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the right-wing candidate backed by the main opposition centre-right party VMRO-DPMNE, emerged as the frontrunner with nearly 40% of the votes, while incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski of the ruling