Ukraine : Defense Ministry working to limit satellite imaging of Ukrainian territory

Ukraine is working to limit satellite mapping of Ukrainian territory, amid concerns of intelligence leaks that would benefit Russian forces, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on May 1, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Missile strikes postal depot in Ukraine's Odesa, 14 injured

Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile attack injured 14 people Thursday at a postal facility in the southern city of Odesa, Reuters reports.

Tens of thousands protest in Georgia as parliament advances 'foreign influence' bill

The Black Sea Caucasus nation has been gripped by mass anti-government protests since April 9, after the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced plans to pass a law, which critics say resembles repressive Russian legislation used to silence dissent, AFP reports.

Georgia condemned for crackdown on protesters opposing ‘foreign agents’ bill

Western politicians and diplomats have called for a halt to spiralling violence in Georgia after security forces used water cannon, teargas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful rally against a “foreign influence” bill overnight, The Guardian reports.

Russian missile kills three in Ukrainian port of Odesa

A Russian missile attack killed three people and injured three others in the Ukrainian port of Odesa early on Wednesday, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said, Reuters reports.

Turkish police detain more than 200 protesters amid May Day clampdown

Turkish police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets and detained more than 200 protesters after authorities banned May 1 rallies at Istanbul's historic Taksim Square. More than 40,000 police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent protesters from gathering, Le Monde reports.

EU Probes Meta: Political Content & Disinformation

The European Commission has formally launched an investigation into Meta's management of political content on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Latvia Boosts Ukraine's Defences with New Aid Package

Latvia approved a new military aid package for Ukraine, bolstering both its air defence and intelligence capabilities, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced on April 30.

Xi Jinping's EU Tour: Macron's Push for Diplomacy Amidst Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Xi Jinping will embark on his first visit to the European Union in five years, commencing on May 5 with stops in France, Serbia, and Hungary, as announced by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by Bloomberg.

Accusations of Crimes Against Palestinians: Netanyahu's Dilemma

Amidst the array of domestic legal challenges currently on hold due to the Gaza conflict, the Iranian threat, and the involvement of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself entangled with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

Diplomatic Alert: Tajik Citizens Stranded Amid Xenophobia in Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has officially stated that approximately 1,000 citizens of the nation find themselves stranded at airports in Moscow.

Georgia: Clash Over "Foreign Agents" Bill

In Tbilisi, Georgia, clashes erupted between police and protesters demonstrating against the controversial "Foreign Agents" bill outside the Parliament building.