Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a swift overhaul of supervisory boards in the defence sector. This move comes after a major corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The scandal involves allegations of a $100-million kickback scheme, with senior energy officials and a fo
Europe is making a bold move in space. The European Space Agency (ESA) just got a massive budget boost. This is big news. The agency's member states agreed to a record-breaking budget of nearly 22. 1 billion Euros. This money will cover the next three years, from 2026 to 2028. It's a big jump from t
The US military has been striking boats suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in 83 deaths. Recent reports suggest that a second strike was ordered on a damaged boat with survivors, sparking debates about the legality of these actions. A "double-tap" strike involves a second attack after the fir
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ireland, talking about peace with Russia. He met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Zelensky said peace talks are tricky. He wants clear security promises from the US and Europe. He also wants Russia's frozen money in Europe to help Ukraine. Zelensky said p
In Hungary, the political scene is buzzing as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, is closing in on the opposition. A recent survey shows that Orban's party is gaining ground, thanks to some smart spending moves ahead of next year's election. The poll, done by the 21 Research Centre, found t
In a recent turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning. He said he might block Ukraine's access to the sea. This comes after some tankers were attacked in the Black Sea. Putin's words suggest a strong response to these incidents. Putin spoke on television. He mentio
President Trump is set to meet with key advisors to discuss the U. S. approach to Venezuela. This includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The focus is on the ongoing pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government. Trump has recently spoken with
The Black Sea is heating up, and not just because of the weather. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, things are getting tense for ships sailing in these waters. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, has spoken out against recent attacks on commercial vessels. He made it clear that the
Czech National Bank (CNB) has taken a bold step into the world of digital assets. They bought Bitcoin to understand how it works in real life. Governor Aleš Michl says this is not just about making money. It is about learning. The bank wants to see how Bitcoin behaves in their own environment. Mich
