Russia’s Crackdown on Telegram Sparks Fear, Resistance, and a Battle Over Digital Freedom
A growing confrontation between Russian authorities and one of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms is raising alarm among...
Europe
Norway’s Crown Princess Says She Was ‘Manipulated’ in Epstein Connection, Raising New Questions About Royal Ties
Norway’s royal family is facing renewed scrutiny after Crown Princess Mette-Marit publicly addressed her past connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey...
Court Delivers Verdict in Moscow Concert Hall Terror Case as ISIS-K Attackers Convicted Over Deadly Crocus City Massacre
MOSCOW — A Russian court has delivered a major ruling in one of the most shocking terrorist attacks in recent...
Hungary Detains Ukrainian Bank Convoy Carrying $82 Million in Cash and Gold, Igniting Diplomatic Firestorm with Kyiv
A dramatic international dispute erupted this week after Hungarian authorities detained a convoy of Ukrainian bank employees transporting millions in...
U.S. and Iran Nuclear Talks Resume Amid Growing Tension, Military Buildup, and Missile Warnings
Geneva — In the heart of a chilly winter, U.S.–Iran nuclear talks resume this week, but the backdrop is anything...
Poland Exits Anti-Landmine Pact, Clearing Path to Deploy Mines on Eastern Border Amid Russia Threat
WARSAW — In a move that marks a major shift in European defense strategy and has stirred global concern, Poland...
France Arrests Dozens After Far-Right Activist Quentin Deranque Is Beaten to Death — A Nation Faces Deep Political Tension
PARIS — In the southeastern city of Lyon, France, a young man’s life was tragically cut short last week in...
Vatican Says No to Trump’s “Board of Peace” — A Clash Over Diplomacy, Global Crisis Management, and the Role of the United Nations
In a rare diplomatic move that has reverberated from the halls of St. Peter’s Basilica to global foreign policy circles...
Belgium Summons U.S. Ambassador After Heated Dispute Over Antisemitism Remarks and Religious Circumcision Case
BRUSSELS — A rare diplomatic confrontation has emerged between longtime allies Belgium and the United States after the U.S. ambassador...
Russia Blocks WhatsApp and Tightens Grip on Messaging Apps — What It Means for Free Speech and Everyday Life
In a move that has alarmed millions of people inside and outside its borders, the Russian government has taken a...
