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Kremlin Spokesman Rejects Ceasefire: Claims of “Strategic Advantage” Signal Escalation, Not Peace

In a defiant and provocative interview with Sky News on 20 June 2025, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine, doubling down on Russia’s military aggression. Citing what he described as a

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Russia’s Oil Windfall Evaporates as the Ruble Strengthens

Despite a rise in oil prices, Russia’s economy finds itself in a paradoxical bind. Since June 13, 2025, the price of Urals crude—Russia’s primary export blend—has surged past the G7-imposed cap of $60 per barrel. But

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World

Viktor Orban Faces Declining Support as Hungary’s Opposition Party “Tisza” Surges

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is gradually losing ground in the polls, with the newly formed opposition party “Tisza” gaining unprecedented momentum. According to the latest social survey released on June 18, 2025, Orban risks losing power

1 day ago

Ukraine·World

North Korea to Send 25,000 Workers to Russia’s Drone Factories in Tatarstan

In a major signal of deepening military and industrial cooperation, North Korea is set to dispatch up to 25,000 workersto Russia to support its drone production industry, according to diplomatic sources cited by NHK World and Censor.net. The move, reported on June

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World

Belgian pavilion at World Expo welcomes 300,000 visitors

More than 300,000 people have visited the Belgian pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka, the Belgian Commissariat-General for International Exhibitions announced on Friday. Since the start of the expo on 13

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Defence: Francken aims for 10-year plan to reach 5 per cent spending standard

While NATO member states have not yet agreed on a 5 per cent defence spending standard, Defence minister Theo Francken expects Belgium to have 10 years to reach the target. For now,

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NATO Summit in The Hague: No Membership Promise for Ukraine and Georgia

The NATO summit held on June 17–18, 2025, in The Hague ended without a clear commitment to grant Ukraine or Georgia a membership plan, according to reports from The Guardian and Radio Liberty. The summit’s final declaration notably lacks any

2 days ago

World

Kellogg’s Belarus Visit: A Mirage of Peace or a Backdoor Deal?

As General Keith Kellogg, a close adviser to Donald Trump, prepares for a discreet trip to Belarus to meet with Alexander Lukashenko, questions swirl about the real purpose behind this unexpected move. Officially labeled a “private

2 days ago

Ukraine·World

Russia Turns Its Back on Iran: Strategic Alliance Crumbles Amid Escalating Tensions

In a stunning shift on the global chessboard, Russia has distanced itself from Iran at a moment of maximum geopolitical tension, shaking the foundation of what was once declared a “strategic partnership.” As violence intensifies in

2 days ago

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Gazprom’s European Exit: How the EU’s Gas Ban Signals a Strategic Collapse

EU Moves to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027 In a historic pivot, the European Commission has proposed a full legislative ban on Russian gas imports—both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG)—by the end of 2027. Unlike

2 days ago

World

G7 Rallies Around Ukraine as New Sanctions Tighten the Noose on Russia

As the G7 summit unfolded on June 16–17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a direct appeal for tougher sanctions against Russia. With the UK taking the lead on June 17, 2025, by introducing a fresh

3 days ago

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Russia Accused of Disrupting GPS Signals Over Baltic Sea in Hybrid Warfare Tactic

On June 17, 2025, Poland confirmed multiple incidents of GPS signal disruptions over the Baltic Sea, raising alarms across NATO. Polish officials suspect these actions are part of a deliberate campaign by Russia to interfere

3 days ago

World

Russia Accused of Using Dead Soldiers in Propaganda and Financial Schemes

On June 16, 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a grim warning: Russia is allegedly handing over the bodies of its own soldiers, falsely identifying them as fallen Ukrainian troops. According to Ukrainian

3 days ago

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EU proposes law to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

The European Commission unveiled a draft law on Tuesday that would see an end to Russian gas imports to the European Union by late 2027. Baning imports through law rather than sanctions

3 days ago

World

Russia Alleges False-Flag Plot in the Baltics—Blames Ukraine and UK

In a new twist to its disinformation campaign, Russia has accused Ukraine and the United Kingdom of planning a false-flag attack on a U.S. Navy vessel in the Baltic Sea. According to a statement issued on June

4 days ago

World

Russia Issues New Ultimatum to Ukraine: Destroy Western Weapons or No Ceasefire

In a fresh provocation on June 16, 2025, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated in an interview that Ukraine must destroy Western-supplied weapons if it wants peace. According to Moscow, this is a supposed

4 days ago

Ukraine·World

State Terror in Kyiv: Russia Targets Sleeping Civilians in Devastating Night Attack

From late evening on June 16 through the early hours of June 17, Russia unleashed a calculated assault on Kyiv, launching waves of missiles and drones designed not for military purposes—but to kill civilians. The result: 14 dead, including

4 days ago

Ukraine·World

Baltic States Unite for Coordinated Civil Evacuation Plans Amid Rising Threats

In a significant move underscoring regional unity, the interior ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia signed a memorandum on June 13, pledging to develop joint mass evacuation plans in the face of mounting regional security threats. The

4 days ago

World

Night of Terror: Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv, Killing 14 and Injuring Over 100

In the early hours of June 17, 2025, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities. The assault, widely condemned as a deliberate act of terror, claimed the

5 days ago

Ukraine·World

Hungarian Politician Sparks Outrage with Staged Video on Ukraine’s EU Bid

A controversial video posted by Alexandra Szentkirályi, a close ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has ignited backlash both at home and abroad. The video, which shows a bound man in a car

5 days ago

World

Russia Launches Coordinated Disinformation Attack Over Military Body Exchanges

Since 9 June 2025, Russia has launched a targeted disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Ukraine’s image in the international information space. This operation falsely accuses Ukraine of refusing to exchange the bodies of fallen soldiers, using

5 days ago

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Democrats Abroad protest against Trump at US embassy in Brussels

Around a hundred members and supporters of Democrats Abroad in Belgium have on Saturday afternoon protested at the US embassy in Belgium. Similar protests are taking place in 1,500 cities in the

6 days ago

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Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

The leaders of three governing parties in the federal coalition – Vooruit, MR and CD&V – have called it unrealistic to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of Belgium’s gross domestic

6 days ago

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Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele is on Saturday leaving for a mission to Japan lasting almost a week, which will focus on life sciences. During the “Flemish Week” at the World Expo in

6 days ago

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Three dead in Iranian counterattack on Israel

Three people have been killed in Israel as a result of Iranian missile attacks. Dozens of others were injured, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday morning. The Iranian attacks on Israel

1 week ago

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EU member states agree to extend temporary protection Ukrainian refugees

The European member states have on Friday given the green light to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian asylum seekers by one year, until March 2027. In Belgium, more than 93,000 Ukrainians are

1 week ago

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Belgian activists deported from Egypt for participating in March to Gaza

At least two Belgian participants in the March to Gaza have been arrested and deported by Egyptian authorities, according to social media posts from one of the Belgian activists. Others, including participants

1 week ago

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Russia’s Silence After Israel’s Strike on Iran Raises Serious Questions About Its Global Alliances

In the early hours of 13 June 2025, Israel launched a major preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear and military sites, intensifying tensions in an already fragile region. The assault came just months after Iran signed

1 week ago

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Israel launches strikes against nuclear and military installations in Iran

Israel launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran overnight from Thursday to Friday, the Israeli army and Israeli Defense minister Yisrael Katz reported.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Operation Rising Lion on

1 week ago

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Russia After the USSR: Three Decades of War, Sanctions, and Decline

As Russia marks June 12, its official Independence Day, the national mood is anything but festive. For many Russians, it’s just another long weekend, tinged with Soviet nostalgia rather than genuine celebration. And

1 week ago

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Slovak PM Robert Fico’s Visit to Kazakhstan: A Geopolitical Chess Move Amid Sanctions Pressure

As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Western sanctions against Russia continue to tighten, one diplomatic visit has turned heads from Brussels to Central Asia. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s trip to Kazakhstan — officially

1 week ago

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Hungary’s Spy Scandal: How Budapest Uses Conspiracy to Evade Accountability

In March 2025, a bombshell revelation by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rocked European diplomacy: Hungarian intelligence agents had been actively operating inside Ukraine, gathering military intelligence on air defense systems and troop deployments in the Zakarpattia region.

1 week ago

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Europe and the U.S. Are Tightening the Screws on Russia’s Economy: What Comes Next?

Vladimir Putin’s gamble to prolong the war in Ukraine may finally be catching up with him. While some observers have pointed to the U.S.’s cautious tone, the West is stepping up. As European

1 week ago

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Night of Drones Over Kyiv: Under Fire, But Unbroken

“They flew right overhead. Buzzing like a swarm of death.”That’s how one witness described the horrifying drone attack on Kyiv last night — a night many are calling one of the most terrifying in

2 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Proximus and Thales win major NATO IT modernisation contract

Belgian digital services and communications provider Proximus, teamed up with the French defence firm Thales in a consortium, has secured a major six-year IT contract with NATO. The deal, awarded by NATO’s

2 weeks ago

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Poland Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Political Shift, Says FM Sikorski

Despite a political shakeup following the presidential victory of conservative candidate Krzysztof Nawrocki, Poland’s foreign policy stance on Ukraine remains unchanged. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski made it clear: Poland is staying the course in supporting

2 weeks ago

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Violence and arrests in Brussels amid weekend protests

A weekend of protests in Brussels descended into chaos as police used rubber bullets during a march for Fabian, an 11-year-old boy who died during a police chase, and made several arrests

2 weeks ago

Opinion·World

Ukraine Holds Firm Amid Russian Manipulations in Prisoner Exchange Talks

Despite official agreements reached in Istanbul, Russia is attempting to manipulate the prisoner exchange process, turning a deeply humanitarian issue into a political chess game. Ukrainian officials have sounded the alarm over Moscow’s

2 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Police declare unlawful assembly in LA amid ongoing protests

The police have declared an unlawful assembly in central Los Angeles due to ongoing protests against immigration raids. Clashes continued into a third day on Sunday and hundreds of National Guard troops

2 weeks ago

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Mixed reaction to EU’s oceans plans

The European Commission has unveiled its European Ocean Pact but the package has met with a mixed response. The EU calls it a “comprehensive strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue

2 weeks ago

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Flemish authorities inspect controversial container bound for Israeli defence firm

A container in the Port of Antwerp, reportedly destined for Israeli defence company Ashot Ashkelon Industries, is currently being held and inspected by Flemish authorities. The move follows public outcry and political

2 weeks ago

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Sanctions Tandem: Hungary and Central Asia in Schemes Supporting Moscow

According to the analytical institute Robert Lansing Institute (RLI), Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—long known as a promoter of Russian interests within the EU—has recently ramped up efforts to bypass sanctions against Russia.

2 weeks ago

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Belgium calls for EU response to US sanctions against International Criminal Court

Belgium, together with Slovenia, is calling for the European Union’s blocking statute to be invoked as a response to the recent US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC). The European Commission

2 weeks ago

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Russian Terror Escalates: Massive Nighttime Strikes on Ukrainian Cities Cause New Civilian Casualties

Kyiv, June 6 – While Moscow talks about “peace,” the brutal reality on the ground tells a different story. On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, Russia launched one of the heaviest airstrikes in

2 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Belgium open to NATO’s 5% defence spending goal, but calls for “time and flexibility”

Belgium is open to gradually increasing its defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, in line with a proposal supported by the United States, but is calling for time and flexibility

2 weeks ago

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Belgian PM outlines foreign policy vision during meeting with diplomatic corps

On Thursday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever laid out his government’s foreign policy vision to the country’s diplomatic corps in Brussels. In his speech, De Wever stressed the urgency of international

2 weeks ago

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Tariff negotiations with US “advancing in the right direction,” says EU commissioner

Negotiations between the European Union and the United States on trade tariffs are “moving in the right direction,” European Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said on Wednesday, following a meeting with U.S. Trade

2 weeks ago

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EU proposes extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to extend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees. It also proposed several measures to support Ukrainian nationals in the longer term. Shortly after Russia’s invasion

2 weeks ago

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US tariffs on steel and aluminum double to 50%

Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect on Wednesday. Trading partners around the world are voicing concern, and the EU still hopes to strike a deal

2 weeks ago

Business·World

Crimean Bridge Hit Again Amid Escalating Tensions: Smoke, Chaos, and Growing Strategic Vulnerabilities

A fresh attack on the Crimean Bridge has been reported, following an earlier attempt to blow up one of its supports on the morning of June 3. According to sources monitoring the area, road traffic

2 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

The Illusion Is Over: Why the Istanbul Format Has Failed – and What the World Must Do Now

Once hailed as a glimmer of hope during the darkest days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the so-called Istanbul Format of negotiations has now fully collapsed. But the reasons go deeper than just

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

New direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began in Istanbul on Monday afternoon, one day after Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone attack on Russian warplanes. TV footage showed delegations from both sides

3 weeks ago

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Belgian foreign minister launches strategic partnership with Qatar in Doha

Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has on Monday in Doha launched a strategic partnership between Belgium and Qatar in areas such as politics, economics, energy, security and humanitarian aid. During his visit,

3 weeks ago

World

Operation “Web”: Ukraine Launches Devastating Drone Strike on Russian Airbases

June 1, 2025 marked a dramatic shift in modern warfare. In one of the boldest and most technologically advanced operations of the war, Ukraine carried out a massive drone attack on key Russian strategic aviation

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Zelensky confirms Ukrainian participation in talks with Russia in Istanbul as clashes continue

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Ukraine will send representatives to a new round of direct talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday. Zelensky announced on Sunday via X that Defence

3 weeks ago

World

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Karol Nawrocki won the second and decisive round of Poland’s presidential election, official results showed Monday morning. The right-wing nationalist candidate narrowly beat his pro-European challenger, Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki received 50.89 per

3 weeks ago

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The Myth of Ukraine’s Defeat as a Tool of Russian Propaganda: A Geopolitical Analysis of U.S. Senators’ Statements

Amid the ongoing war initiated by Russia against Ukraine, narratives suggesting Ukraine’s “inevitable” defeat are becoming increasingly frequent. However, leading U.S. politicians — notably Republican Senator Lindsey Graham — firmly reject these

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Senator Lindsey Graham: “Ukraine Will Not Lose This War – It’s Russian Propaganda”

The belief that Ukraine will not lose the war is not just the official position of its leadership — it is a conviction shared by influential global leaders, including representatives of the United

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Three Years of War: Global Implications and the Call for Unified Western Action

For three years, the world has been living under the shadow of the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine — a conflict that has deeply reshaped the landscape of global political dynamics. Despite Ukraine’s declared

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Truce on Paper, Bullets on the Front: Why Ukraine Demands a Memorandum from Russia Before Peace Talks Begin

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the battlefield remains engulfed in smoke, with artillery echoing through the day. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are once again at a stalemate. A highly anticipated peace meeting in Istanbul

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs

US president rails against judges who ruled against him as appeals court grants pause until challenge is heard The Trump administration is racing to halt a major blow to the president’s sweeping tariffs after a US

3 weeks ago

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Court of International Trade Halts Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs in Stinging Legal Defeat

As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, the velocity of policy shifts emerging from Washington has alarmed, confused, and polarized observers across the Atlantic. Many transatlantic analysts continue to frame

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Stocks push higher after a federal court halted Trump’s tariffs

Stock futures gained Thursday after a federal court ruled late Wednesday that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority to impose sweeping tariffs, throwing into chaos the administration’s core trade policy that has threatened to

3 weeks ago

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Germany Commits Record €5 Billion Aid to Ukraine in First Meeting Between Zelensky and Chancellor Merz

A powerful diplomatic handshake in Berlin On May 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin — and the outcome was nothing short of historic. In a strong show

3 weeks ago

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Does Jordan support Israel or Palestine? Gaza war changed everything

In the case of the Israeli-Gaza conflict that started in October 2023, Jordan’s interests are as much threatened as they were when the country lost the West Bank in 1967. The public demonstrations following

3 weeks ago

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EU proposes scale-up fund to retain promising tech startups

The European Commission has unveiled plans to launch a large-scale investment fund aimed at preventing promising tech startups from relocating outside the EU. The Scaleup Europe Fund, expected to launch in 2026,

3 weeks ago

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Geopolitical turmoil brings chaos to Antwerp and other European ports

Ports across Europe, including Antwerp, are experiencing acute congestion as a result of mounting geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions and shifting global trade dynamics. De Tijd reports that the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a

3 weeks ago

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Von der Leyen: Israel’s military escalation in Gaza ‘cannot be justified’

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen spoke out against Israel’s renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. She did so during a telephone conversation with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, of

3 weeks ago

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Trump delays EU tariff hike following call with von der Leyen

US president Donald Trump has agreed to postpone a planned tariff increase on European Union goods until 9 July, following a call with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Trump had threatened

4 weeks ago

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Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations. “Their powerful Trade Barriers, Vat Taxes, ridiculous Corporate

4 weeks ago

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Belgium presses for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza

“Belgium is actively considering all possible options to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as quickly as possible. Our priority is clear: to ensure that the Palestinian population has access to

4 weeks ago

World

Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault of the War, Killing Civilians and Undermining Peace

Russia has carried out its most massive aerial attack since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launching an unprecedented 367 drones and missiles in a single wave. This escalation signals a deliberate and total rejection

4 weeks ago

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Protests across Flanders this weekend urge solidarity with Gaza

The international solidarity organisation 11.11.11 will hold a series of protests across Flanders this weekend to express support for Gaza and call for concrete political action from Belgian leaders. Under the banner

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US president Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs from June

US president Donald Trump has threatened on his social media channel Truth Social to impose 50 per cent import tariffs on goods from the European Union from 1 June. The announcement made

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Future unclear for KU Leuven students at Harvard after US revokes international enrolment

Five KU Leuven students currently enrolled at Harvard University remain uncertain if they will be able to continue their studies following the US government’s decision to bar international students from enrolling. On

4 weeks ago

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Putin not ready for peace, Trump tells EU leaders behind closed doors

According to The Wall Street Journal, US president Donald Trump admitted to European leaders that Russian president Vladimir Putin is not ready to end the war in Ukraine. Trump reportedly did so

4 weeks ago

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EU Commissioner Lahbib condemns humanitarian violations in Gaza and West Bank

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Pressure mounts on Israel as troops fire shots near foreign diplomats

On Wednesday, the Israeli army fired warning shots at an international diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank. This included a Belgian diplomat, as confirmed by the country’s federal Foreign minister, Maxime

1 month ago

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European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Hungary’s New Law Sparks Alarm Across Europe More than 80 leading European editors have signed a petition opposing Hungary’s controversial draft legislation that aims to limit the activities of foreign-funded media and civil society groups.

1 month ago

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Survival Mode, Hungarian-Style: How Viktor Orbán Is Copying Vladimir Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is haunted by the fear of losing power — and is grasping at every possible straw to keep it. Against a backdrop of recession, a devalued forint,

1 month ago

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Belgium backs Gaza sanctions debate ahead of EU foreign ministers’ summit

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1 month ago

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The Transcarpathian Deal with Putin: The Price of Orbán’s Political Survival

We’ve long grown accustomed to the fact that Viktor Orbán — not to be confused with Hungary itself — has become a sort of Trojan horse within the European Union and NATO.

1 month ago

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A Japanese manga claims a natural disaster is imminent. Now, some tourists are canceling their trips

A Japanese comic book warns of a “real catastrophe.” A psychic predicts mass destruction. A feng shui master urges people to stay away. This might sound like the plot of a disaster

1 month ago

World

Trump and Putin set for key telephonic talks on Ukraine war

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Monday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine during a much-anticipated telephone call, which occurs amidst a

1 month ago

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European Commission predicts Belgium’s budget deficit will rise to 5.5% by 2026

On Monday, the European Commission warned that Belgium’s budget deficit could rise to 5.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) this year and 5.5 per cent in 2026. That rise is

1 month ago

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Zelensky and Vance meet in Rome ahead of crucial Trump-Putin call

US vice president JD Vance met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome on Sunday, ahead of a planned call between US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin on Monday.

1 month ago

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Pakistan-India War: 7 Explosive Takeaways from China’s Secret Role in the India-Pakistan Jet War

When Pakistan’s military commanders briefed Chinese diplomats last week about the stunning performance of Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets and PL-15E air-to-air missiles in shooting down several Indian warplanes — including French-made aircraft

1 month ago

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Belgian PM to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever will attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday, his office announced on Saturday.  Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde earlier announced that they

1 month ago

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Two-thirds of military aid to Ukraine to be provided through Belgian companies

The federal council of ministers has on Friday approved the Belgian military aid package to Ukraine for 2025, worth one billion euros in total. About two-thirds of the military aid, 645 million

1 month ago

Ukraine·World

Ukrainian and Russian officials begin first direct peace talks in three years

The first direct peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022 are taking place in Istanbul.  Ukrainian Defence minister Rustem Umerov, Foreign minister Andrii Sybiha and Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of cabinet Andriy

1 month ago

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Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Three suspects have been arrested in Belgium and Spain as part of an investigation into corruption relating to the procurement of military equipment for NATO, according to the Belgian federal public prosecutor’s

1 month ago

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Belgium to oppose 5% spending target at NATO meeting in Antalya

Belgian Foreign minister Maxime Prévot will oppose raising the defence spending target to 5 per cent of GDP at a NATO meeting in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday. This goal is “excessive” given

1 month ago

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Belgian universities call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement

Belgian universities have called on the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel. On Wednesday, the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) and the Rectors’ Council of French-speaking universities in Belgium (CREF)

1 month ago

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US reiterates call for NATO members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence

The US ambassador to NATO has called on alliance members to spend at least 5 per cent of their GDP on defence. Matthew Whitaker said the US was open to broader defence-related

1 month ago

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EU court annuls Commission’s decision to withhold texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer

The European Union’s top court has overturned the European Commission’s decision to deny the New York Times access to text messages exchanged between Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO

1 month ago

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Orban Blames Ukraine to Distract from His Kremlin-Friendly Agenda

In a move that further isolates Hungary within the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of conducting a covert intelligence operation against his government. The Hungarian leader claimed the

1 month ago

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Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution

After weeks of negotiations, the majority parties in the Belgian government finally agreed on a joint motion for a resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Tuesday evening. A sharply divided government finally agreed

1 month ago

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Serbian students arrive in Brussels after 2,000km ultramarathon for democracy

A group of Serbian students arrived in Brussels on Monday after completing a nearly 2,000-kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad, Serbia, part of a growing wave of youth-led activism demanding democratic reform and

1 month ago

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AB InBev to invest $300 million in the United States

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1 month ago

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Hamas to release last living Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian extremist organisation Hamas, announced on the messaging service Telegram that they will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday. Israel is already making

1 month ago

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