Politics
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats over suspicions of espionage activities linked to unusual communication installations. The decision, announced by the government in Vienna, marks a new escalation in diplomatic tensions between Austria and Russia. Authorities pointed to the presence of an......
Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza party ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power Sunday with a supermajority win in Hungary's parliamentary elections. Tisza secured 138 of 199 seats, surpassing the 133 needed to amend the constitution, while Fidesz dropped to 55 seats. Turnout hit......
As the American-Israeli military campaign in Iran enters its second month, governments around the world are rolling out emergency measures to shield their citizens from surging fuel and energy prices triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles roughly 20 percent of global......
China has intensified diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, urging European governments to deny entry to high-ranking Taiwanese officials. Between November and December 2025, Chinese diplomats delivered formal notes and made direct appeals at European embassies in Beijing and......
The Board of Governors of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has adopted a resolution stating that Iran is failing to meet its international nuclear safeguard obligations, according to diplomatic sources reported by Al Jazeera. The resolution passed......
Andriy Portnov, a former Ukrainian politician closely linked to ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, was fatally shot outside the American School in Madrid’s Pozuelo de Alarcón neighborhood, Spanish authorities reported. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning as Portnov was about to enter......
Spanish prosecutors have initiated an investigation into whether General Francisco Franco's dictatorship collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II to deport thousands of exiled Spaniards from France to death camps. This inquiry seeks to uncover the extent of responsibility and any potential......
On Thursday, December 12, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine saw significant developments, both on the military front and in political and diplomatic arenas. Military Developments Ukrainian officials reported that the death toll from a Russian missile strike on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia......
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has intensified efforts to finalize a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc, despite mounting opposition from several EU member states. During a visit to Uruguay for a summit involving Brazil,......
In the wake of a contentious European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling, Austria has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining excellent relations with Morocco. The Austrian Foreign Ministry expressed support for the joint statement issued by the European Commission president and EU High Representative regarding......
In a landmark election held on Sunday, Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) has emerged victorious, marking the first time a far-right political party has won a national parliamentary election since World War II. The party garnered approximately 29.2% of the votes, surpassing Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s......
