Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border for the first time since Moscow declared that its forces had expelled Ukrainian troops from the area. The Ukrainians launched a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024, marking the first foreign occupation of Russian territory since WWII.[Read More…]

The Gaza Strip is enduring an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as Israel’s military offensive, Operation Gideon’s Chariots, intensifies. Launched on May 16, 2025, the operation aims to dismantle Hamas’s military and administrative infrastructure. However, the offensive has resulted in over 53,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 121,000 injuries, with the majority[Read More…]

The recent UK-EU summit in Brussels marked a significant milestone in post-Brexit relations, with both UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen describing the new agreement as the beginning of a “new chapter.” This deal encompasses crucial areas such as trade, defense, energy,[Read More…]

In a pivotal runoff on May 18, 2025, Romania elected Nicușor Dan, a pro-European Union centrist, as its new president, defeating nationalist candidate George Simion. Dan secured 53.9% of the vote, while Simion garnered 46.1%. This result marked a significant reversal from the first round, where Simion had led, and[Read More…]

In May 2025, Siberia is grappling with an unprecedented wildfire season, with over 174 active fires scorching more than 629,000 hectares across the Russian Far East. The Zabaykalsky Krai and the Republic of Buryatia are the hardest-hit regions, where human activities, such as the burning of dry grass, have ignited[Read More…]

The UK government has announced plans to release more than 1,000 inmates early to alleviate severe prison overcrowding in England and Wales. Under the new policy, offenders serving one to four years who are recalled to prison for breaching their licenses will be released after 28 days. Justice Secretary Shabana[Read More…]

In a major shift to its immigration policy, the UK government has announced that the Graduate Route visa for international students will be reduced from two years to 18 months. The change is part of a broader immigration white paper unveiled this week, aimed at tightening post-study migration and curbing[Read More…]

In a dramatic court case that shocked the UK, six Bulgarian nationals have been jailed for operating a spy ring on behalf of Russian intelligence. The group conducted covert missions across Europe, targeting journalists, dissidents, and Ukrainian soldiers, all while using Britain as their base of operations. Nicknamed “the minions”[Read More…]

In a powerful display of unity, European leaders gathered in Kyiv on Saturday to urge Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, set to begin Monday. The summit, hosted by President Volodymyr Zelensky, included in-person appearances by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German[Read More…]