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Drone Scare Forces Temporary Closure of Vilnius Airport

Drone Scare Forces Temporary Closure of Vilnius Airport

Residents in the Lithuanian capital received an emergency alert urging them to immediately seek shelter or move to a safe location.

May 20, 2026
Sierra Leone Receives First Flight of U.S. Deportees Under New Third-Country Deal

Sierra Leone Receives First Flight of U.S. Deportees Under New Third-Country Deal

Freetown has confirmed that the country will temporarily host migrants expelled from the United States, giving them 90 days to return to their home nations.

May 20, 2026
Rubio Critizes WHO for Identifying Ebola Outbreak “A Little Late”

Rubio Critizes WHO for Identifying Ebola Outbreak “A Little Late”

The Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed for global aid after reporting 136 suspected deaths and over 540 cases linked to a rare Ebola strain.

May 20, 2026
Italy Treats Latest Car Ramming Attack as Criminal Violence, Not Terrorism

Italy Treats Latest Car Ramming Attack as Criminal Violence, Not Terrorism

A judge has indicated that there was no sign that the Modena suspect was unable to understand or control his actions behind the wheel at the time of the attack.

May 20, 2026
Pentagon Cuts European Brigade Presence to 2021 Levels

Pentagon Cuts European Brigade Presence to 2021 Levels

The White House claimed that while the final destination of 4,000 rotational soldiers remains undecided, the overarching U.S. policy will continue to demand a greater European military contribution.

May 20, 2026
Putin’s China Visit: Xi Showcases “Unyielding” Alliance

Putin’s China Visit: Xi Showcases “Unyielding” Alliance

The proposed “Power of Siberia 2” project could strengthen Russia’s energy exports to China.

May 20, 2026
EU Promising to Back Farmers Against Wartime Fertiliser Price Surge

EU Promising to Back Farmers Against Wartime Fertiliser Price Surge

Brussels’ agricultural crisis reserve could unlock about €200 million—with plans to increase the fund ahead of summer.

May 19, 2026
UAE Confirms Drones Targeting Barakah Nuclear Plant Originated in Iraq

UAE Confirms Drones Targeting Barakah Nuclear Plant Originated in Iraq

Abu Dhabi says Iran-backed groups operating within Iraq were behind the weekend drone strike.

May 19, 2026
EU Criticises U.S. Waiver on Russian Oil Sanctions

EU Criticises U.S. Waiver on Russian Oil Sanctions

Brussels’ economics commissioner has strongly criticised the decision to extend sanctions waivers on Russian oil, warning that it risks easing pressure on Moscow.

May 19, 2026
Meloni Hosts Polish President Nawrocki in Rome

Meloni Hosts Polish President Nawrocki in Rome

Karol Nawrocki is set to attend commemorations at Monte Cassino during his Italy visit.

May 18, 2026
Russia and Belarus Stage Nuclear Drills

Russia and Belarus Stage Nuclear Drills

Likely adding to tensions with NATO, Minsk’s defence ministry has described its military as training to deliver nuclear munitions—and preparing for their possible use alongside Russian forces.

May 18, 2026
Russian Drone Strikes Chinese-Owned Cargo Vessel Near Odesa

Russian Drone Strikes Chinese-Owned Cargo Vessel Near Odesa

Russian forces launched a large overnight barrage involving hundreds of UAVs and missiles targeting Ukraine.

May 18, 2026