Day: May 6, 2025

India Strikes Pakistan in Escalation of Kashmir Tensions

India Strikes Pakistan in Escalation of Kashmir Tensions

The international community has called for restraint as fears mount over a broader conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

May 6, 2025
Houthis Agree to Informal Ceasefire, Trump Claims

Houthis Agree to Informal Ceasefire, Trump Claims

‘Capitulation’ follows the U.S. military offensive against the armed Islamists.

May 6, 2025
Migrant Numbers Rise at Serbia-Hungary Border

Migrant Numbers Rise at Serbia-Hungary Border

The human smuggling business is thriving, a Hungarian domestic security advisor said.

May 6, 2025
More Help for Indians, More Taxes for Brits in the UK

More Help for Indians, More Taxes for Brits in the UK

After three years of negotiations, the British government agreed to a deal granting significant advantages to Indian temporary workers while leaving locals behind.

May 6, 2025
Mister, Miss, or Mixter? Ryanair Adds ‘Non-Binary’ Title After Lawsuit

Mister, Miss, or Mixter? Ryanair Adds ‘Non-Binary’ Title After Lawsuit

The Irish airline settled a lawsuit with a German who felt violated by having to choose between “male” and “female” when booking flights.

May 6, 2025
EU States Close Airspace to Fico, Vučić en Route to Moscow

EU States Close Airspace to Fico, Vučić en Route to Moscow

The Slovakian PM and Serbian president were denied flying over the Baltics and Poland.

May 6, 2025
EU Aims To Ditch Russian Gas Despite Market Realities

EU Aims To Ditch Russian Gas Despite Market Realities

Hungary warns Brussels’ energy “diversification” plan deepens dependency on the U.S. and drives up prices.

May 6, 2025
A Weak German Chancellor and a Threat to Democracy

A Weak German Chancellor and a Threat to Democracy

Friedrich Merz limps into office while Berlin moves to ban the main opposition party.

May 6, 2025
Putin and Netanyahu Hold Call on War Memory, Mideast Tensions

Putin and Netanyahu Hold Call on War Memory, Mideast Tensions

The Kremlin says both leaders stressed the need to protect WWII history.

May 6, 2025
Friedrich Merz: The Unfulfilled Promise of German Conservatism

Friedrich Merz: The Unfulfilled Promise of German Conservatism

What Germans learnt the hard way about their newly elected chancellor will most likely determine his rule: yes to conservative votes, no to delivering on their priorities.

May 6, 2025
Orbán Blasts Weber Over Ukraine: “Not Value, But a Liability”

Orbán Blasts Weber Over Ukraine: “Not Value, But a Liability”

Hungary’s leader warns Brussels against turning a bad deal into policy.

May 6, 2025
Merz Elected as Chancellor Hours After Failing First Vote

Merz Elected as Chancellor Hours After Failing First Vote

Being the first German chancellor in history who needed two rounds to be confirmed already casts doubts on the long-term viability of his government.

May 6, 2025