Romania Vestea government fails investiture vote amid AUR walkout

Romania's Parliament has rejected the proposed cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea. The cabinet received only 189 votes in favor, falling short of the constitutional minimum of 233 required for investiture.

Romanian Parliament meets to vote on Veștea Government

The Romanian Parliament is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 22, at 9:30 p.m. to vote on the Adrian Veștea Government. Committee hearings will take place from noon until the evening for the individuals proposed for ministerial positions, according to Agerpres.

Romania | Re-elected PNL leader Ilie Bolojan says party will block Government inauguration

The National Liberal Party (PNL) of Romania has decided to block the inauguration of the Veștea Government. This decision was made during the party's extraordinary Congress, where Ilie Bolojan was re-elected as PNL president. The Liberals plan to leave the room during the vote scheduled for Tuesday, June 23. Additionally, they are urging Veștea and four other colleagues to resign from the party by Monday, or face expulsion.

Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed amid diplomatic rifts

Iran's military command announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Tehran cited a "clear breach of trust" by the United States regarding a 14-point memorandum of understanding, alongside ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.

Moscow threatens end to wartime rules following Kyiv drone raids

Russia will observe no rules in its relations with Ukraine due to intensifying attacks on Russian cities, according to Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev.

Thick smoke rises over Tyumen plant despite official denials

Thick smoke rose over the Tyumen oil refinery in western Siberia following a drone attack, contradicting official Russian claims that the strike caused no damage.

Tehran stalls US diplomatic tracks, closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran canceled scheduled diplomatic talks with the United States in Burgenstock, Switzerland, following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.

Budanov and Sybiha reject Polish honors over WWII rift

The chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has renounced his Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.

Europe turns to Ukrainian tech to build low-cost Patriot alternative

Germany and Ukraine signed a landmark pact to co-develop an air defense system designed to intercept ballistic missiles. The initiative produces a low-cost equivalent to the US Patriot system, marking a deeper defense integration between the two nations.

US recalibrates Ukraine policy as Putin faces strategic failure

Long-range Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russian territory are fundamentally altering how Washington evaluates the conflict, according to veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried.

Logistical disputes stall US-Iran diplomatic talks in Geneva

US Vice President JD Vance canceled his scheduled Friday trip to Switzerland to meet Iranian negotiators. The decision follows complications in launching talks to implement a 14-point agreement between Washington and Tehran, aimed at ending the war between the two nations.

Ukrainian drone firms pivot to Tokyo to hedge Asian security

The chief executive of Ukrainian military drone manufacturer UFORCE made an unpublicized visit to Tokyo in April. The executive presented formal defense proposals to Japanese officials and domestic defense contractors.