Can a divided EU have any meaningful policy on Gaza?
Member states are at odds, some supporting Israel and others opposing its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Finland to close border with Russia for two weeks
Helsinki accuses Moscow of funnelling asylum seekers to the border in retaliation for its decision to join NATO.
Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite
Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania say presence of Sergey Lavrov risks legitimising Russian war in Ukraine.
Pakistan seeks BRICS membership, despite India roadblock
The grouping, which criticised Israel for the Gaza war this week, is increasingly seen as the leading voice of the Global South.
Most Finland-Russia border crossings to close
Finland will close all but one of its border crossings with Russia over an increase in the number of migrants attempting to enter the country. Finland accuses Russia of facilitating the transport of migrants, many traveling without documentation. Russia denied the allegations.
Poland charges 16 after dismantling Russian spy ring
Russian intelligence services organised the spy network to engage in sabotage and propaganda, claims Warsaw.
Russia silent on Tehran arms claim as Ukraine downs Iran-built drone
The Kremlin says only that it is ‘developing military relations’ with Iran as Ukraine reports ‘rare’ drone.
As Israel bombs Gaza, Ireland’s enduring support of Palestine gets stronger
Writers, politicians, and activists in Ireland, which is often an outlier in the West on the Middle East conflict, call for peace.
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