18:36

Russia-Ukraine war

Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Medvedev says Europe has failed to defeat Russia in Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev, said European countries have failed to defeat Russia in Ukraine and have instead inflicted serious economic damage on themselves, as he criticised EU policy, praised Donald Trump as a leader who seeks peace, and said Russia would “soon” achieve military victory in the war.

12:05

Iran-EU tensions

Iran labels EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ after IRGC designation

Iran will treat the armies of European Union member states as “terrorist groups” in retaliation for the EU’s decision to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday.

14:05

South Caucasus

South Caucasus emerges as bridge between Europe and Asia

Europe is increasingly viewing the South Caucasus not as a region of frozen conflicts, but as a space of opportunity, stability and strategic connectivity, international relations expert Nargiz Mammadova said.

05:56

EU funding

EU announces €153 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, €8 million for Moldova

The European Commission has announced €153 million ($183 million) in emergency aid for Ukraine, alongside €8 million ($9.5 million) to support Moldova, which hosts large numbers of Ukrainian refugees.

02:06

Balkan truck blockades

Balkan truck blockades ease after EU unveils more flexible visa plan

Truck drivers in two of the four Balkan states protesting against the EU’s tightened entry-exit rules stepped back on Thursday, easing some pressure on major cargo routes, while colleagues in Bosnia and Serbia kept their lines of trucks in place.

00:54

EU-IRAN

EU expands sanctions against Iran over human rights abuses and support for Russia

The European Council on Thursday adopted new sanctions against Iran in response to "serious human rights violations" and Tehran's ongoing support for Russia in its war in Ukraine.

16:19

EU-Armenia ties

EU approves €20 million in aid for Armenia as monitoring mission continues

The 27 European Union member states have approved €20 million (approximately $23.3 million) in assistance for Armenia from the European Peace Facility, following Hungary’s decision to lift its earlier veto, European media reported on Wednesday (28 January).

11:48

EU and Vietnam

EU and Vietnam to upgrade ties: Focus on critical minerals, chips and defence

Brussels and Hanoi are set to sign a historic diplomatic upgrade. The partnership focuses on de-risking supply chains, tapping critical minerals, and expanding semiconductor capacity.

10:37

Spain immigration

Spain to regularise roughly half a million undocumented migrants

Spain’s Socialist-led government presented a draft decree on Tuesday to expedite legal status for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants.

23:38

Hungary-EU tension

Hungary to sue EU over Russian gas ban

Hungary will take legal action at the European Union’s top court to challenge new EU rules phasing out imports of Russian gas, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.

19:38

AI Regulation

EU launches inquiry into Elon Musk's X over Grok AI tool and explicit deepfakes

Tech mogul Elon Musk's social media platform X is under scrutiny by the European Union over its AI tool Grok. Concerned officials state the technology may have been used to generate sexualised images of real people in the European Union.

16:26

Georgia-Russia ties

Russia signals support for Georgia's ruling party, dismisses Euro-Atlantic prospects

Russia says it sees no preconditions for resuming political dialogue with Georgia. However, it has simultaneously praised the Georgian government, expanded economic ties, and openly questioned Georgia’s Western-looking aspirations.

13:34

Ukraine - EU

Serbia's Vučić predicts Ukraine EU entry by 2027 as price for peace with Russia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, often viewed as a bellwether for the complex diplomatic currents between the Kremlin and the West, has issued a startling prediction regarding the endgame of the war in Ukraine.

10:59

EU trade dispute

Hungarian PM denounces EU-Mercosur deal as threat to farmers and sovereignty

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply criticised the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, warning it benefits traders at the expense of farmers and national sovereignty.

21:00

Russia - Ukraine war

Ukraine–Russia talks stall as Kremlin rejects EU dialogue

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine remain stalled after talks in Abu Dhabi ended without an agreement. Moscow has since ruled out dialogue with the EU’s top diplomat.

13:05

NATO-U.S.

U.S. 'to slash' personnel numbers within NATO as Greenland dispute fractures alliance

In a move reinforcing the "Fortress America" doctrine that has rattled global markets, the United States plans to reduce personnel within critical NATO command centres.

22:51

EU pressures Iran

EU steps up pressure on Iran with proposed drone export restrictions

The European Union has proposed new restrictions on exports of drone and missile-related technology to Iran, while preparing additional sanctions in response to what it described as Tehran’s "brutal suppression" of protesters.

04:30

U.S.-Greenland

Trump ties Greenland threat to Nobel peace prize snub, EU prepares response

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his push to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, as tensions with Europe escalate and the European Union considers retaliatory measures that could reignite a transatlantic trade war.

14:48

Greenland-U.S.

Greenland row: EU prepares retaliation to Trump tariffs

The German and French finance ministers said on Monday that European powers would not be blackmailed and that there would be a clear and united response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.

18:42

U.S.-NATO

Mark Twain, the EU, and the United States amid transatlantic tensions and the changing international order

Fears of the end of the West, to paraphrase Mark Twain, may be premature. But they might not be premature for long.

18:32

Africa news brief

Africa in Brief: Uganda election, Nigeria pipeline and EU's high risk list

Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.

16:26

Romania-Moldova ties

Romania begins talks on possible unification with Moldova

Romania has reiterated its openness to discussions on a potential unification with neighbouring Republic of Moldova, following recent remarks by Moldova’s president.

21:49

EU security push

EU Commissioner urges creation of European Security Council

European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius has called for the urgent establishment of a European Security Council to enhance the EU’s ability to take swift decisions on defence and security matters.

11:25

Elon Musk's X

UK and EU pressure X as Indonesia bans Grok over deepfake abuse

Governments in Europe and Asia are stepping up pressure on X and its Grok chatbot after AI-generated sexualised images sparked regulatory action, with Indonesia becoming the first country to block access to the tool.