The Chemmani mass grave discovery has renewed pressure on Sri Lanka’s leaders to deliver a credible investigation into wartime disappearances.
Russia opened three days of Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, amid opposition limits and verification concerns.
Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason case tied to remarks about the Abkhazia war.
Johann Wadephul said German defense firms should benefit from Berlin’s support for Ukraine and participate in procurement tied to aid.
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its border with Russia, underscoring how security risks are reshaping infrastructure strategy.
Latvia publicly lists 170 companies still trading with Russia and Belarus, spotlighting corporate strategies amid war and sanctions.
Serbia announces early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid prolonged protests and corruption allegations against President Vučić's administration.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 13 ships and 28 companies for illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied territories, aiming to prevent unauthorized international sales.
Ukrainian officials report that Russian forces have executed at least 345 surrendered Ukrainian soldiers and subjected POWs to severe torture, raising serious war crime concerns.
Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 elections and calls for investigations into intelligence cover-ups.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul defends the International Criminal Court against U.S. claims of sovereignty threats amid a U.S. campaign targeting the tribunal’s authority.
The EU recommends withholding €2 million funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia's participation, citing conflicts with democratic values and EU sanctions.
France joins Italy, Spain, and Hungary in tightening Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, requiring personal submission and biometric data, affecting travel and business.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian troops from peacekeeping missions due to documented sexual violence, calling for Russia's exit from the UN amid ongoing war tensions.
The U.S. House has passed a resolution restricting President Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran without Congress approval, signaling bipartisan congressional oversight amid ongoing conflict.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from public cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on US tech firms amid data sovereignty concerns.
The EU and US condemned Israel after a video of detained pro-Palestinian activists was posted by Israel’s National Security Minister, prompting diplomatic protests and internal government criticism.
Zbigniew Ziobro, former Polish Justice Minister wanted for corruption, has fled Hungary for the US amid new Hungarian government efforts to extradite officials.
Poland has signed a €44 billion EU loan agreement under the Security Action for Europe program to modernize its defense forces, despite presidential veto and political debate.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been granted early release in the 2012 campaign finance overspending case, reflecting a reduced sentence and consideration of his age.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer resigns amid misconduct allegations; further Trump cabinet changes anticipated amid ongoing investigations.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former CEO of Uzbekistan's O‘zmetkombinat, is internationally wanted over allegations of large-scale embezzlement amid an ongoing investigation.
Pope Leo XIV condemns global tyrants exploiting religion for gain during Africa tour, provoking sharp criticism from US leadership and highlighting geopolitical tensions.
The EU's new biometric border system has caused multi-hour delays at airports across six countries, prompting calls from airlines and airport bodies to suspend its operation temporarily.