Hungary and Poland warn of escalating risks in the Ukraine war as Russia lowers its nuclear threshold and launches missile strikes, signalling a critical phase in the conflict.
Hungary's and Poland's prime ministers separately warned of rising risks from the war in Ukraine on Friday (November 22) following missile strikes by both Russia and Ukraine this week.
Russia fired a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday (November 21) in response to the U.S. and UK allowing Kyiv to strike Russian territory with advanced Western weapons.
On Tuesday (November 19) Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike, expanding its potential use in response to a wider range of conventional attacks.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Russia's moves should be taken seriously and Europeans should adopt "a wartime logic" in dealing with Moscow.
Poland's Donald Tusk said recent events showed that there was a real risk of a global conflict breaking out and the war in Ukraine was entering a "decisive phase".
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his upcoming reciprocal tariffs will apply to all nations, rather than just targeting the 10 to 15 countries with the largest trade imbalances. Trump plans to unveil the tariff package on Wednesday, calling it “Liberation Day.”
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to back out of a critical minerals deal, warning that such a move would bring serious repercussions.
Bangladesh’s main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has warned of public unrest if elections are not held by December, following remarks from interim leader Muhammad Yunus suggesting a possible delay until 2026.
Over 300,000 Canadians were left without power on Sunday as a severe ice storm battered parts of Ontario, according to electricity provider Hydro One. The storm brought freezing rain and ice pellets over the weekend, with power outages continuing into Monday morning in some regions.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is awaiting a critical court ruling on Monday that could determine her political future. Le Pen, head of the National Rally (RN), faces accusations of embezzling over 3 million euros ($3.3 million) of European Parliament funds to pay France-based staff.
European leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Jean-Noel Barrot, are urging Russia to show goodwill by agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine and making humanitarian gestures like returning deported Ukrainian children and releasing prisoners of war.
Elon Musk handed out million-dollar checks to voters in Wisconsin to support a conservative candidate in a high-stakes state Supreme Court election. This move, echoing his 2024 tactics, aims to influence the court's stance on key issues like abortion and labor rights.
A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of misappropriating EU funds, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, faces a five-year ban from public office, which could significantly impact French politics.
Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and leaving more than 300 missing. Flags will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilots, monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it navigated Australian waters, were alerted to a live-fire exercise via a civilian radio broadcast, defense officials revealed on Tuesday.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Sagaing region, followed by a 6.4-magnitude tremor, killing more than 1,700 people and leaving 3,400 injured. The quake caused building collapses in Myanmar and Thailand, prompting emergency declarations and ongoing rescue efforts.
As the world shifts toward clean energy at an ever-accelerating pace, large economies are scrambling to secure reliable supply chains for rare earth minerals. These minerals, once seen as mere industrial components, have become a political tool in the global power struggle
Russian forces carried out a drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, late Wednesday, injuring at least twenty one people and causing structural damage, according to Ukrainian officials.
European leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Jean-Noel Barrot, are urging Russia to show goodwill by agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine and making humanitarian gestures like returning deported Ukrainian children and releasing prisoners of war.
Elon Musk handed out million-dollar checks to voters in Wisconsin to support a conservative candidate in a high-stakes state Supreme Court election. This move, echoing his 2024 tactics, aims to influence the court's stance on key issues like abortion and labor rights.
A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of misappropriating EU funds, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, faces a five-year ban from public office, which could significantly impact French politics.
Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and leaving more than 300 missing. Flags will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period.
European leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Jean-Noel Barrot, are urging Russia to show goodwill by agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine and making humanitarian gestures like returning deported Ukrainian children and releasing prisoners of war.
Elon Musk handed out million-dollar checks to voters in Wisconsin to support a conservative candidate in a high-stakes state Supreme Court election. This move, echoing his 2024 tactics, aims to influence the court's stance on key issues like abortion and labor rights.
A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of misappropriating EU funds, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, faces a five-year ban from public office, which could significantly impact French politics.
Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and leaving more than 300 missing. Flags will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period.
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