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Italian President Sergio Mattarella has issued a stark warning about the risks Europe faces if it fails to establish a truly unified defense framework. Speaking at the Italy–Spain Dialogue Forum, he emphasized that ongoing hesitation in advancing European integration could lead to what he called “dramatic consequences” for......

Iran and Turkey announced on Sunday that they will begin construction of a new cross-border railway designed to become a key transit link for trade between Europe and Asia. The agreement was confirmed during a diplomatic meeting in Tehran between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. Iran, positioned......

Early projections released after polls closed on Sunday indicate that Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected two major national initiatives: a plan to introduce compulsory civic duty for all citizens and a proposal to impose a climate-focused tax on large inheritances. According to public broadcaster SSR, nearly 84% of voters opposed replacing......

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness to provide formal written assurances that Russia will not launch any military offensive against European countries, dismissing claims otherwise as "lies" and "complete nonsense." Speaking at a press conference following a Collective Security Treaty Organization......

Germany has called for Türkiye to be included in the European Union’s emerging defense initiatives, arguing that the country’s strategic importance and long-standing role within NATO make its participation essential. At a joint press conference in Berlin on Friday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, German Foreign......

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Norwegian government have taken a decisive step towards establishing an Arctic Space Centre in Tromsø, Norway. This initiative was formalized with the signing of a letter of intent aimed at expanding space-based monitoring, research, and operational capabilities in the Arctic—a region experiencing......

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence, insisting that the continent must move rapidly to stay competitive in a world dominated by technological powerhouses. Speaking at the AdoptAI summit in Paris, Macron told an audience of entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors that France......

Nearly a quarter century after it was first proposed, the last major stretch of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is finally approaching construction. The Rasht–Astara railway in northern Iran—scheduled to break ground in early 2026—has become more than an infrastructure project: it is emerging......

Russia on Wednesday accused European governments and media outlets of attempting to derail Washington’s push for a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Radio Sputnik that European politicians and major news organizations were launching repeated “information attacks”......

Port Dakhla Atlantique, a transformative infrastructure project with an estimated cost of MAD 15 billion ($1.65 billion), is steadily progressing toward its goal of becoming a major hub for Atlantic trade. With 46% of construction completed, this ambitious megaproject is set to enhance Morocco’s economic and logistical reach across the......

The cryptocurrency market witnessed significant turmoil this week as investors withdrew over $1 billion from major digital asset products, deepening fears of financial instability. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP extended losses, with declines of up to 15%, while institutional outflows amplified the pressure on an already fragile market. Massive......

Dortmund has officially ushered in the holiday season with the illumination of its iconic Christmas tree — a towering 45-meter structure built from around 1,200 Norway spruces. Considered one of the largest assembled Christmas trees in the world, the monumental installation was lit during a festive ceremony on Monday evening. The tree,......

The European Commission unveiled a new whistleblower platform on Monday under the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, designed to allow secure reporting of potential legal violations in AI development and deployment. The initiative aims to enhance transparency and safety in AI systems across the European Union. The tool provides......