EU Disburses €3.9B to Ukraine From New €90B Loan for Drones
The EU has disbursed €3.9B to Ukraine as part of a new €90B loan program for 2026–2027, funding drones and defense industry support.
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Hijack alert on Tel Aviv flight: Pilot accidentally triggers distress signal, fighter jets scrambled
A Bulgarian airline pilot accidentally triggered a hijack alert on a Warsaw-to-Tel Aviv flight, prompting Israel to scramble fighter jets before the plane was diverted to Sofia.
Turkey sees a “window of opportunity” as top EU officials arrive in Ankara
Top EU officials arrive in Ankara as Turkey eyes a diplomatic reset and pushes for full EU membership ahead of the NATO Summit.
Turkey and Azerbaijan unite against Greece in UNESCO baklava bid
Turkey and Azerbaijan file a joint UNESCO bid for baklava, framing it as a strategic move against Greece in an escalating cultural heritage dispute.
Russia’s fuel crisis: Fights break out at gas stations after Ukrainian drone strikes
Fights, chaos, and mafia price gouging plague Russian gas stations as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure trigger a severe nationwide fuel shortage.
Catholic Church honors patron saints Peter and Paul at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul at the Vatican, as an official Ecumenical Patriarchate delegation attended the solemn Mass.
Iran warns Macron: “Only Tehran will demining the Strait of Hormuz”
Iran warns France: demining the Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s exclusive right under the US-Iran MoU, as Macron pushes a rival plan with Oman.
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 100,000 Jobs and Ends Bosch Autonomous Driving Deal
Volkswagen plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German factories as CEO Oliver Blume pursues a radical restructuring to slash costs by €11 billion.
Venezuela Earthquakes: Terror Caught on Camera as Buildings Collapse
Shocking video from Venezuela captures the moment a powerful earthquake threw people to the ground and brought a building crashing down in seconds.
Trump says Iran requested talks in Doha — Tehran denies it
Trump says Iran requested talks scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, but Tehran’s Foreign Ministry denies any technical meetings are planned this week.
Erdoğan Takes Aim at Greece: “Narrow Political Interests Are Blocking Turkey’s Defense Capabilities”
Erdoğan accuses Greece and Cyprus of blocking Turkey’s role in NATO and EU defense, calling for inclusion “from Texas to Ankara” at the NATO Summit.
Greek Americans Push Back Against Trump’s Turkey Arms Deal
Greek Americans are pressuring the White House to block arms sales to Turkey, warning that equipping Ankara threatens stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.