France and Italy express concerns over the EU's proposed ban on entry for Russian combatants, fearing broad application that could affect all Russian nationals amid intensified sanctions.
PACE criticizes Georgia for democratic backsliding, urging reforms and an end to opposition repression, while Georgian officials reject the resolution as anti-sovereign.
Former US President Trump praises Zelensky’s resilience in the Russia-Ukraine war while criticizing Europe's stance, highlighting strategic challenges for US foreign policy.
A drone attack has caused a major fire at the Poltavskaya oil depot near Krasnodar, disrupting critical fuel supplies and highlighting vulnerabilities in Russia's regional energy infrastructure.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution urging withdrawal of troops from conflict zones involving Iran, signaling bipartisan concern over ongoing hostilities and highlighting congressional oversight in foreign policy.
Russia’s maritime oil exports have reached a 2026 peak amid US sanctions shifts and rising competition from Iran, but falling prices and refinery attacks threaten revenue growth.
The US has imposed sanctions on five Cuban state-owned firms controlling 40% of GDP, targeting GAESA-linked entities and escalating tensions amid legal claims by American companies.
Belgium granted one-day visas to five Taliban representatives for an EU meeting on Afghan deportations, raising complex security and migration policy issues within Europe.
Russian regions are facing fuel rationing due to Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, with over 50 areas imposing gasoline sales limits amid operational disruptions.
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia on June 23, injuring two civilians and damaging homes and infrastructure amid escalating military operations in Ukraine.
Far-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly wins Colombia's presidency with strong U.S. backing, promising deregulation and militarized drug crime control.
The US and Iran agreed to create a communication channel to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day roadmap to finalize agreements.