“A thorough and responsible review of this open-source information should convince governments to end funding to these organizations,” Itai Reuveni, Director of Communications at NGO Monitor said.

The European Parliament is not convinced by the Commission’s reasoning and wants further scrutiny of the agreement.

The White House denies allegations from the Swiss-German newspaper claiming that Biden would rather concede Ukrainian territory than maintain a long war of attrition. The CIA calls the report “completely false.”

Congo is “not a mine to be exploited nor a land to be plundered,” the pontiff said in Kinshasa, before calling for free elections and de-escalation of the DRC’s civil conflicts.

Circumventing neutrality embedded in the Swiss Constitution is a tough challenge for lawmakers in Bern, as Ukraine calls for immediate change in legislation.

Endless arms shipments only prolong the conflict and risk escalation, the defense ministers believe.

The Council of State sided with Christians on the issue and stated that a total ban on conversion therapy would also violate people’s freedom to choose their own therapy.

Ukraine’s prime minister expects his country to clear the pre-entry stage of negotiations by the end of the year, but EU officials remain skeptical. Still much needs to be reformed in Ukraine’s public sector before the country can join the EU.

Global defense cooperation is needed to address mounting security challenges, as the future of the rules-based international order is at stake, warned the secretary general.

The watchdog verified 11 civilian casualties and 50 injuries. “Russian forces have repeatedly used antipersonnel mines, but this doesn’t justify Ukrainian use of these prohibited weapons.”

As Europe’s AI regulations are set to become global standards, the U.S. seeks to gain its foothold through R&D cooperation.

Wagner’s recruitment ad seems to be unaware of its own paradox: “If you’re a true patriot of the future Great America, join the ranks of the warriors of Russia!”