Month: March 2026

U.S. Designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization

U.S. Designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization

Washington says the Islamist group has deployed more than 20,000 fighters in Sudan’s war, with many allegedly trained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.

March 9, 2026
Brussels Ignores Push Back on EU Expansion—Wants to Move Even Faster

Brussels Ignores Push Back on EU Expansion—Wants to Move Even Faster

Kaja Kallas insists enlargement remains the bloc’s “most successful foreign policy,” even as key capitals question plans to move faster on new members.

March 9, 2026
German Chancellor Urges Swift Change of Government in Iran

German Chancellor Urges Swift Change of Government in Iran

Friedrich Merz is concerned about the impact of the war in the Middle East on his country’s economy.

March 9, 2026
Europe Becomes World’s Biggest Importer of Arms

Europe Becomes World’s Biggest Importer of Arms

At the same time, Germany has overtaken China to become the fourth largest arms exporter globally.

March 9, 2026
NATO Shoots Down Second Iranian Missile in Turkish Airspace

NATO Shoots Down Second Iranian Missile in Turkish Airspace

Washington urged its citizens to leave southeast Turkey shortly after Ankara confirmed that NATO had intercepted a second ballistic missile fired from Iran.

March 9, 2026
Iran Strikes Central Israel with Cluster Munitions, Killing Two

Iran Strikes Central Israel with Cluster Munitions, Killing Two

Israel Electric Corporation reported damage to electricity infrastructure across northern and central regions in Israel, causing widespread power outages.

March 9, 2026
Belgian Synagogue Targeted in Pre-Dawn Explosion

Belgian Synagogue Targeted in Pre-Dawn Explosion

Terror prosecutors are leading the investigation after an explosion outside a synagogue in Liège raised fresh fears over antisemitic violence.

March 9, 2026
New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain

New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain

While the Paris-Berlin axis promotes new military initiatives, Madrid observes some of the most important strategic debates from the sidelines.

March 9, 2026
Iranians Voice Opposition to New Supreme Leader as War Escalates

Iranians Voice Opposition to New Supreme Leader as War Escalates

As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf energy sites, Putin signals full backing for the country’s new leader.

March 9, 2026
England Ends Hormone Treatment for Under-18s

England Ends Hormone Treatment for Under-18s

A slap in the face for so-called gender medicine—but private healthcare providers remain unaffected by the policy change.

March 9, 2026
Fury as Starmer Ties UK Food Rules to Brussels

Fury as Starmer Ties UK Food Rules to Brussels

Business leaders warn the plan could force around 500,000 UK firms to follow EU regulations, even if they do not trade with the bloc.

March 9, 2026
AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

The right-wing populist party reached 19% in Sunday’s state elections, while the SPD collapsed and the liberals did not make it into parliament.

March 9, 2026