Europe’s energy paradox: More green power, same price volatility

The European Commission has requested that all 27 member states reduce gas reserves ahead of next winter. This move comes despite a significant drop in consumption since 2022.

Colombia military Hercules crash: 71 rescued near Peru border

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane carrying over 120 personnel crashed during takeoff on Monday in the country's southern Amazon region.

Gold sales signal Russia's dwindling options amid sanctions

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Trump signals Iran nuclear pact, expects oil price plunge

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Ukraine strikes Russia’s Primorsk oil port in major drone attack

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.

LaGuardia Airport shut down after fatal Air Canada runway crash

Two pilots have died after an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday. The emergency vehicle was reportedly responding to a separate incident when the crash occurred.

Brussels sidelines Orban as Hungary faces high-stakes vote

European Union officials have begun restricting Hungary’s access to classified intelligence and are increasingly holding high-level discussions in restricted formats. The move follows growing concerns that sensitive data could be leaked to Moscow, five EU diplomats and officials told Politico on condition of anonymity.

From Chisinau to Budapest: The Kremlin’s shadow over Orban

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his most significant electoral challenge in 16 years. Analysts warn that the Kremlin is deploying a "hybrid warfare playbook" previously tested during Moldova’s 2025 elections to bolster the Fidesz party’s bid for a fifth consecutive term.

Slovenia limits fuel sales to 50 litres following regional supply disruptions

Slovenia introduced temporary fuel rationing on Sunday to manage nationwide shortages at the pumps. The crisis stems from a surge in cross-border refueling and precautionary hoarding linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

Zelenskyy signals prisoner exchange progress following strategic negotiations in Florida

U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded a second day of high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Miami on March 22, aimed at revitalizing a peace framework to end the ongoing war with Russia.

Russia seeks law to deploy troops abroad to shield citizens from foreign courts

Russia's government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would allow President Vladimir Putin to deploy armed forces outside the country's borders. The legislation targets cases where Russian citizens face arrest or prosecution by courts or international bodies whose jurisdiction Russia does not recognise.

Pro-Kremlin blogger hospitalized after calling Putin 'war criminal'

Russian authorities have reportedly placed Ilya Remeslo, a prominent pro-war blogger and former loyalist, in a psychiatric facility. The move follows his abrupt public denunciation of President Vladimir Putin, whom he labeled a "war criminal."