In a significant development toward de-escalating the ongoing war, Russia on Monday formally presented Ukraine with a comprehensive peace proposal, outlining steps for a full ceasefire and a long-term peace agreement, according to Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation.
Despite government efforts to curb short-term tourist rentals amid a housing crisis, Spain has seen a 25% surge in such accommodations over the past two years, outpacing hotel growth and fueling public backlash over rising living costs.
A sudden collapse at Mount Etna’s southeast crater has triggered a powerful volcanic eruption in Sicily, sending ash and lava into the skies above Catania.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.
A Swedish government-appointed commission has called for the phased end of international adoptions, citing decades of illegal and unethical practices that harmed children and their biological families.
Afghanistan and China have taken steps to deepen financial and banking cooperation, as acting central bank governor Noor Ahmad Agha met with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing in Kabul to discuss expanding economic ties, investment opportunities, and bilateral collaboration.
A federal judge ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely exceeded her authority by revoking documents granted under the Temporary Protected Status program—offering relief to thousands of Venezuelans facing potential deportation.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations have begun a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, with Kyiv pushing for a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and humanitarian measures, while Moscow continues to withhold its official terms and demands concessions unlikely to be accepted by Ukraine.
With looming US tariff hikes on steel, the UK is pushing for a swift implementation of a trade deal meant to protect £400mn in exports and safeguard industry jobs.
Stock markets across Asia tumbled Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariff hikes on Chinese imports, sparking renewed fears of a deepening U.S.–China trade war.
Croatia’s ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) has emerged as the dominant force in the country’s second round of local elections, securing a series of key mayoral and regional victories, according to results reported by local media Monday.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on the United States to implement tougher sanctions against Russia, as the EU prepares its next sanctions package.
Denmark’s PM backs Ukraine’s right to strike back after Sunday's attacks on Russian air bases, calling them "successful". At a summit in Lithuania, she urged Europe to rearm, stressing Russia remains a shared threat and Ukraine must win the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined regional leaders at the B9 Summit in Lithuania on Monday, using the platform to congratulate Poland’s newly elected president and reaffirm Ukraine’s commitment to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid ongoing security challenges.
The incident took place on Saturday in Boulder, Colorado, during a regular event held to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Azerbaijan and Germany are strengthening ties through key transit routes.
The German government said it had no prior knowledge of Ukraine’s drone attacks deep into Russian territory, but reaffirmed Kyiv’s right to self-defense under international law.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations arrived at Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in three years, amid heightened tensions and contrasting appearances that underscored the ongoing conflict.
As the U.S.-China trade standoff intensifies, Beijing has released a striking video vowing to resist pressure and uphold its global trade role, accusing Washington of economic coercion.
Leaders from the Bucharest Nine, the Baltic states, and the five Nordic countries are gathering in Vilnius today to coordinate a unified stance ahead of NATO’s June 24–25 summit in The Hague.
