Russia targets shadow economy and tech imports to slash budget deficit

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.

From EU protégé to nationalist rival: Péter Magyar’s hardline rhetoric sparks fresh diplomatic tensions with Romania and Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again drawn the ire of European capitals and EU institutions.

Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris to finalize Ukraine security roadmap

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Ousted Maduro remains defiant in New York court, claims presidency

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Trump claims Cuba is "on the brink of collapse" as Havana mourns troops killed in US raid

Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.

Nicolas Maduro must face justice despite illegal US intervention

The "illegality of the US attack" in Venezuela does not absolve former president Nicolas Maduro of his responsibility for grave human rights violations committed by his government, a United Nations mission has assessed.

From Guatemala to Venezuela: the enduring patterns of Washington’s regional policy

Washington’s recent warnings regarding a "large-scale attack" against Venezuela have reignited intense scrutiny over the United States’ century-long history of interventionism in Latin America.

Rubio: Venezuela must not be an operational hub for US rivals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.

War costs leave 350,000 Russians in decaying homes as federal budget craters

State Duma MP Andrei Gurulyov confirmed that Russia has effectively suspended its federal program to relocate citizens from dilapidated housing.

Moldovan President hails Bulgaria’s Euro adoption as a catalyst for regional integration

Bulgaria officially became the 21st member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, marking a historic shift that Moldovan President Maia Sandu describes as a vital benchmark for the region’s European aspirations.

Iran security forces clash with protesters as economic unrest turns political

Six people have died in Iran following five consecutive days of nationwide protests triggered by a deepening economic crisis.

Beyond Trump: why Europe’s intellectual elite demands a federal superstate

Over 50 prominent political figures and intellectuals have co-signed a "Declaration of Independence" for the European Union, urging the bloc to end its reliance on the United States.