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Russian warship openly escorts sanctioned tankers through English Channel
Russian warship openly escorts sanctioned tankers through English Channel

Russian warship openly escorts sanctioned tankers through English Channel

On June 16, 2025, the Russian Navy corvette Boyky escorted two sanctioned tankers, SELVA and SIERRA, through the English Channel, marking the first recorded instance of a Russian military vessel openly accompanying vessels of the so-called “shadow
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Kremlin-linked bot network targets EU summit in Moldova with fake media content
Kremlin-linked bot network targets EU summit in Moldova with fake media content

Kremlin-linked bot network targets EU summit in Moldova with fake media content

A Kremlin-affiliated disinformation network known as “Matryoshka” has launched a coordinated campaign to undermine the upcoming EU summit in Moldova, using fake videos falsely attributed to European media outlets to discredit Moldovan President Maia Sandu and sow
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Iran and Russia Defense Ministers Discuss Joint Opposition to US and Israel
Iran and Russia Defense Ministers Discuss Joint Opposition to US and Israel

Iran and Russia Defense Ministers Discuss Joint Opposition to US and Israel

On [date], Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Nasirzadeh held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Alexander Belousov, underscoring the deepening military ties between the two nations. During the conversation, Nasirzadeh expressed gratitude to Russia for its ongoing
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Europe's role in digitizing and preserving our oceans

Europe’s role in digitizing and preserving our oceans

Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Ocean Future The Pavilion featured three distinct sections, each showcasing the European Union’s advancements towards a sustainable blue future. INSPIRE facilitated daily forums on various ocean-related matters,
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Swedish PM urges EU to pause AI regulations

Swedish PM urges EU to pause AI regulations

Debate Surrounding the EU’s AI Act Implementation “An example of confusing EU regulations is the fact that the so-called AI Act is to come into force without there being common standards,” Kristersson
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US Airstrikes Devastate Iran’s Nuclear Facilities: Trump Sends a Message to the World
US Airstrikes Devastate Iran’s Nuclear Facilities: Trump Sends a Message to the World

US Airstrikes Devastate Iran’s Nuclear Facilities: Trump Sends a Message to the World

In a dramatic military escalation, the United States launched targeted airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—in the early hours of June 22, 2025. The strikes, involving six precision-guided penetrator bombs and over 30 Tomahawk missiles, were carried
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French pension talks reach crucial turning point

French pension talks reach crucial turning point

French Government’s Budget Challenges and Pension Reforms The French government is currently devising plans to secure €40 billion in savings for the upcoming budget to address a deficit anticipated to reach 5.6
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Russia's Oil Windfall Evaporates as the Ruble Strengthens
Russia's Oil Windfall Evaporates as the Ruble Strengthens

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

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

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

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
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