Von der Leyen Plans To Freeze EU Payments to Israel, Pushes Trade Curbs

Von der Leyen Plans To Freeze EU Payments to Israel, Pushes Trade Curbs

The Commission chief said Brussels would act independently to bypass the need for majority approval, including possible sanctions against Israeli ministers and “violent West Bank settlers.”

September 10, 2025
Nuclear and Gas Can Be Called ‘Green,’ EU Court Rules

Nuclear and Gas Can Be Called ‘Green,’ EU Court Rules

The EU’s highest court said the European Commission acted within its powers when it included nuclear power and natural gas in its sustainable finance taxonomy.

September 10, 2025
Syrian ISIS Member Sentenced to Life for Solingen Festival Stabbings

Syrian ISIS Member Sentenced to Life for Solingen Festival Stabbings

The Festival of Diversity murderer killed three in 2024.

September 10, 2025
Russia Violates Polish Airspace (Again)

Russia Violates Polish Airspace (Again)

Moscow’s strikes on Ukraine have led to further drone and missile incursions into a NATO member’s airspace.

September 10, 2025
Trump Pressures Europe on Tariffs To Hit Russia’s Oil Revenue

Trump Pressures Europe on Tariffs To Hit Russia’s Oil Revenue

The U.S. wants Brussels to join plans for punishing tariffs on China and India over Russian oil imports, a U.S. official confirmed.

September 10, 2025
Nepal Army in Kathmandu Seeks Restores Order after Violent Protests Oust PM

Nepal Army in Kathmandu Seeks Restores Order after Violent Protests Oust PM

Protests had begun on Monday in the Nepali capital against the government’s ban on social media and over corruption, with government buildings set on fire.

September 10, 2025
‘Not Thrilled’: Trump on Israeli Strikes in Qatar

‘Not Thrilled’: Trump on Israeli Strikes in Qatar

U.S. President Donald Trump says U.S. had “no prior warning” before the attack on Hamas in Doha.

September 10, 2025
Palestine State Recognition “Destabilizing,” Says Israel

Palestine State Recognition “Destabilizing,” Says Israel

Israel has warned that recognizing a Palestinian state will fuel instability, as more countries signal their support for the proposal ahead of the UN General Assembly.

September 9, 2025
Drone Strikes Gaza Flotilla, It Claims

Drone Strikes Gaza Flotilla, It Claims

‘Selfie yacht’ supporters allege one of their so-called aid boats was hit by a drone off Tunisia—from where the local authorities deny any such attack took place.

September 9, 2025
Engine Row Threatens To Combust at Munich Motor Show

Engine Row Threatens To Combust at Munich Motor Show

Frosty reception for Merz at crisis-hit industry’s flagship event.

September 9, 2025
Macron Scrambles To Find New French PM After Bayrou Ousted

Macron Scrambles To Find New French PM After Bayrou Ousted

Monday’s crushing confidence vote loss was a blow to Bayrou—plunging France and Macron into new uncertainty.

September 9, 2025
Le Pen Addresses National Assembly Calling for Snap Elections

Le Pen Addresses National Assembly Calling for Snap Elections

Her remarks came ahead of a confidence vote in the government of Prime Minister François Bayrou, which she predicted would mark “the end of the agony of a phantom government.”

September 8, 2025