Politics

Israel rejects French defense ties amid dispute over blocked ammo flight

Israel has rejected French defense cooperation following US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Paris for denying airspace to an ammunition shipment

Serbia and Croatia traded accusations of hostile rhetoric as tensions between the Balkan states escalate.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he would never be “a lackey” as a diplomatic row with Croatia led to the scrapping of a regional summit

Could a Maidan-style coup happen in Hungary?

Some of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s opponents may want a Ukraine-style coup in Hungary, but pulling off a Maidan revolution in Budapest would be challenging

EU uses interest from frozen Russian funds for new Kiev aid package

Brussels has called the €1.4 billion a “windfall profit” which does not belong to Russia. Moscow has described tapping its assets as “theft”

Hegseth questions NATO's future as allies refuse to join Iran war

Hegseth warns NATO’s future is uncertain as European members reject US requests to join Iran war. Trump calls bloc “paper tiger,” threatens to reconsider US membership.

Senegal transport strike paralyzes Dakar as drivers protest bans and corruption

A drivers’ strike in Senegal has halted transport in Dakar amid protests over bans, corruption, and stalled talks with officials