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Belgium’s justice system under strain amid rising drug-related violence

Belgium’s justice system is facing growing pressure as courts and prisons struggle to cope with a sharp increase in drug-related crime and violence. Overcrowded detention facilities and overstretched judicial services are raising alarm among officials and experts, who warn that organized criminal networks are gaining ground. Despite......

Europe divided as French resistance sinks €210 billion plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine

At the recent summit in Brussels, France and its allies blocked a bold European Union proposal to use hundreds of billions in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s future reconstruction, triggering sharp political tensions and accusations of betrayal from Germany. The collapse of the plan has revealed not only internal fiscal and legal......

FIFA Rankings: Morocco 11th worldwide, just 0.54 points away from top 10

Rabat – Morocco has maintained its 11th place worldwide in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released in December 2025, moving to within just 0.54 points of breaking into the Top 10 for the first time since April 1998. With a total of 1,716.34 points, the Atlas Lions are narrowly......

Putin says he is ready for dialogue with Macron, Kremlin spokesman says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage in dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement made by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic discussions surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian media, Peskov said that Putin had already expressed his......

Poland and Ukraine strengthen defense and economic alliance following EU loan approval

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Warsaw to reaffirm their shared commitment to defense cooperation and economic recovery, shortly after the European Union approved a €90 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine for 2026–2027. The talks underlined both nations’ efforts to enhance......

Belgium blocks EU plan to use frozen Russian assets as bloc opts for joint debt

European Union leaders abandoned a contentious plan to channel frozen Russian assets into aid for Ukraine after Belgium refused to back the measure without sweeping financial safeguards. The decision marked the collapse of months of negotiations and revealed the deep divisions within the bloc over how far to go in punishing Moscow while protecting......

EU markets steady as Ukraine loan deal deepens joint borrowing trend

European financial markets reacted cautiously on Friday after the European Union reached a landmark agreement to provide a €90 billion loan package to Ukraine, financed through collective borrowing. The move reinforced the bloc’s growing use of shared debt instruments, even as investors weighed concerns over increased bond supply......

Morocco-Spain cooperation dismantles transnational drug network

Authorities in Spain, in close collaboration with Moroccan police, have dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking network operating between Morocco and several European countries, ultimately targeting Belgium. The network reportedly used passenger buses to transport hashish across international borders, employing sophisticated methods......

Putin’s inflammatory remarks test Europe’s resolve ahead of critical summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized European leaders in a speech in Moscow, calling them “piglets” just hours before a decisive European Union summit on Ukraine’s future funding. The comments, made at a defense ministry meeting, underscored the rising tension between Moscow and Western capitals as the EU considered......

Europe weighs direct engagement with Putin as EU approves billion-dollar Ukraine loan

European leaders have signaled a potential shift in their approach to Russia after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that the continent may need to reopen direct communication with Vladimir Putin if current peace negotiations fail to deliver a durable settlement in Ukraine. His remarks came as the European Union approved a landmark......

Trump says Ukraine peace deal may be near as U.S. and Russia prepare Miami talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are “getting close,” signaling intensified diplomacy ahead of a weekend meeting in Miami involving American and Russian representatives. Growing momentum before Miami meeting The discussions, scheduled for Saturday, are expected......

Europe divided as Ukraine warns of looming financial collapse

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning in Brussels, cautioning that Ukraine faces a severe funding crisis unless the European Union secures new financial commitments by early 2026. Without urgent support, he said, Kyiv risks losing up to $50 billion in funding, forcing it to drastically reduce production of combat drones......

Europe split as US warns against seizing Russian assets for Ukraine

The Trump administration is urging European allies to abandon their plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction, arguing that the $250 billion fund should remain a bargaining tool in potential peace talks. The move exposes growing divisions within the transatlantic alliance over how to sustain Kyiv’s......

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