For the first time in decades, Bulgaria will likely be led by a man who entered politics thanks to a campaign organized by Russian intelligence—a campaign that the Russian intelligence services themselves have publicly acknowledged.
Dutch “fly-shooting” vessels are ramping up activity in the English Channel despite agreements meant to limit the technique, intensifying competition with French and British fishers.
Europe’s flower industry is worth billions: yet the countries that gave it life get almost nothing in return. Genetic resources from the Global South fuel profits in Europe, while a flawed UN system meant to ensure fair sharing isn’t delivering.
On April 10, a dozen people were killed at a picnic area in Western Afghanistan.
On Saturday, the Nigerian Air Force struck a crowded market in Yobe, killing over 100 people.
These are just two stories that have been lost in the news cycle.
The rhetoric of the Israeli far right against Turkey is not new, though some have only noticed it in recent weeks. As early as late 2024, calls and publications emerged calling for an attack on Turkey’s nuclear infrastructure, which was a new development in the narratives at that time.
Planes used by officials have begun taking off from Budapest. We will likely see more than one flight to the UAE and onward to other destinations.
The election results in Hungary will affect the upcoming Bulgarian elections. Orbán is an idol of the far-right and conservative parties in the country, with influence over many politicians. Definitely, Bulgarians are watching tonight’s broadcasts from Budapest.
Vucic is following Hungary closely. Serbia is even more isolated after tonight’s election results in Budapest.
Tonight, MAGA and the Israeli far-right lost an ally in Budapest.
Civilian death toll from North Darfur drone attack on wedding procession rises to 58 www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/...
Hardly anyone knew about it - not even the shareholders - that Heineken quietly conducted business in Iran for years. The Dutch brewer introduced its non-alcoholic “Islamic beer” in 2018: the very year the United States tightened sanctions against Iran.
Ceasefire, huh?
Right now, the Israeli Air Force is reducing large parts of Lebanon to rubble.
A serious breach of the ceasefire agreement, at least for now. Two major Iranian refineries are on fire, Kuwait and the UAE are under active missile and drone attack, and in southern Lebanon, the Israeli army is carrying out airstrikes and ground attacks.
Against the backdrop of widespread disruptions to mobile internet services due to new censorship measures, the head of Russia’s largest telecommunications company advised people to return to landline phones. tass.ru/ekonomika/26...
For now, the only ones actively applying the frontlines lessons (FPV drones, etc.) learned from Ukraine are, ironically, pro-Iranian groups.
The fate of the pilot of the downed F-15 has the potential to become another layer - a very serious one - of the Iran crisis. If the Iranians capture the pilot, they will gain significant leverage. Capturing of your pilot by enemy forces is a nightmare for any state.
Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine – not in Moscow or Kyiv, but through European trade treaties and arbitration courts in Washington. A powerful global mechanism known as ISDS allows corporations to sue governments for billions over lost profits.
Le Monde reveals an image of a convoy at the gates of a major underground nuclear complex in Iran. According to several experts, it could be part of the country's stockpile of enriched uranium.
The @fao.org warned that the ongoing disruption to the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor is triggering one of the most severe shocks to global commodity flows in recent years, with significant implications for food security, agricultural production, and global markets.
The European Commission is asking member countries to consider cutting back on oil and gas use, especially in the transport sector, in preparation for "prolonged disruption" to energy supplies from the Iran war.
Iran is preparing to pass a law introducing a toll for ships wanting to pass through the strait, which would require them to share detailed information and hand over fees, formalizing a system that has already been reported by multiple shipowners.
I was interviewed by @theipaper.com on Russia, Iran, and how Moscow's interests are harmed by the war in Iran, with a special focus on the Caspian Sea region and the possibilities for delivering components - including drones - from Russia to Iran via other countries, including Tajikistan.
Chinese intelligence operatives posed as recruiters on LinkedIn to approach professionals across Belgium and Europe, seeking sensitive EU and NATO information. Targets were first paid for basic research before being pushed to share confidential insights or spread pro-China narratives.
An investigation of the @occrp.org shows how alumina is being exported from Ireland to Russia. There, it is processed and later supplied to sanctioned defence companies. Exports from the Irish plant have substantially increased, with millions of euros worth flowing through intermediaries.
A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections.
At the moment, there is literally no other army in Europe that possesses this valuable experience; the Ukrainians are ahead in almost every aspect of warfare.
It wouldn’t be a bad idea for Western armies to start deploying to the field to gain experience from Ukrainian soldiers and drone units. This has been discussed repeatedly by Western military officials, but the lack of political will is making the process extremely slow and ineffective.
