Conflict
Poland bans ‘hostile takeovers’ of key media companies by Orbán’s allies
Polish PM wants to protect its major broadcaster TVN from takeovers fueled by proxy capital.
Moldovan spy chief: Russia will try to interfere in 2025 parliamentary election, too
What Hamas wrought
EU’s Global Gateway is not a silver bullet
While war continues, Lebanon is trapped
Georgia vote marred by intimidation and interference, observers warn
US and NATO confirm North Korean troops are now in Russia
Israel pursuing ‘wanton’ destruction of Gaza health system, UN commission says
An inquiry by the world body found Israeli forces deliberately killed and tortured medical personnel.
Netanyahu: Iran regime change will come a ‘lot sooner than people think’
Israeli prime minister delivers not-so-subtle warning to leadership in Tehran.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in major Mideast escalation
Israel says its military “acted after definitively identifying a large-scale planned attack” by the Hezbollah.
Georgia’s ruling party wants to outlaw the opposition
Georgian Dream looks to shut down party founded by former leader Mikheil Saakashvili.
‘Leave now,’ UK tells British nationals in Lebanon
U.S. embassy in Beirut encourages American citizens in the country “to book any ticket available.”
Putin backs China’s ‘plan’ for peace in Ukraine
More than 2 years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, Moscow and Beijing’s “no-limits” friendship shows no signs of fracture.
Russia announces total withdrawal of troops from Nagorno-Karabakh
Moscow’s forces stood by as Azerbaijan launched an offensive to take back the region last year.
Iraqi leader dismisses US efforts in Middle East
Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s remarks at the World Economic Forum underscore the challenges facing US efforts to rein in the Israel-Hamas war.
EU sanctions Hamas’ Gaza leader over October 7 attacks on Israel
Council of the EU clobbers Yahya Sinwar.
US warship shoots down drones as Red Sea crisis deepens
The US has accused Iran of launching a drone that hit a tanker off the Indian coast.
Berlin synagogue firebombed: Olaf Scholz condemns attack
‘Antisemitism has no place in Germany,’ says German chancellor, as Israel-Hamas ramifications spill over into Europe.
UK foreign secretary runs for cover as sirens go off in Israel
‘I’m here in Israel today to show that the UK’s support for the Israeli people is unwavering,’ James Cleverly said.
Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s in-laws trapped in Gaza
Scotland’s first minister issues an ‘unequivocal condemnation’ of the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel.
The rise and fall of geopolitical Europe
The EU’s approach to Ukraine held the premise of showing what a geopolitical Europe could mean. The Middle East reveals its demise.