European Union

Iran attacking neighbors is a strategic mistake, EU's top diplomat Kallas, Poland say

"Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," Kallas said.

EU FOREIGN POLICY chief Kaja Kallas announces sanctions against Israel last week in Brussels. The writer asks: How did Israel become a country whose prime minister declares that it is destined to turn into a super-Sparta?
US President Donald Trump and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shake hands as they pose for a photo in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025

Trump to cut off all US trade with Spain over refusal to use military bases in Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026

Donald Trump, Germany's Merz to meet in Washington as Iran war ramps up

Montenegro flag blowing in the wind with a scenic view from St Ivan fortress on Kotor bay.

National carrier to spread Montenegro’s ‘next EU member’ message across Europe


Yad Vashem’s ‘Living Memory’ exhibition brings Holocaust stories into the present

Living Memory: Yad Vashem Collections Between Past and Future showcases hundreds of Holocaust-era artifacts, artworks, and personal items – many displayed publicly for the first time.

THE SPOON of Arthur Poznanski.

Left-winger Catherine Connolly, who called Hamas 'part of fabric' of Gaza, elected Irish president

Connolly, 68, an independent candidate backed by the entire left-dominated opposition, has previously stated that Hamas is "part of the fabric of the Palestinian people.

President-elect Catherine Connolly walks as she arrives at Dublin Castle, on the day of the announcement of the results of the Irish presidential election in Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2025.

US could hit Russia with more sanctions to end Ukraine war, wants Europe to increase pressure

While it is not clear whether Washington will actually carry out any moves in the immediate term, it shows the administration has a plan to up the ante against Moscow.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 20, 2025.

Europe, Ukraine prepare 12-point proposal to end Russia's war, Bloomberg News reports

European leaders called on Washington on Tuesday to hold firm in demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, with present battle lines to serve as the basis for any future talks.

A service member of a mobile air defence unit of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade loads cartridges into an M2 Browning machine gun during a combat shift on the front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine September 15, 2025.

EU lawmakers urge halt to UNRWA funding over terror links

Lawmakers from 16 EU countries urged the bloc to stop funding UNRWA, citing ties to Hamas and a failure to uphold peace values.

A protest display against UNRWA seen in Jerusalem, March 18, 2024

Turkey accuses Greece of blocking EU defense bid for political gain

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Greece is using anti-Turkish rhetoric to derail Ankara’s entry into the EU's SAFE defense initiative ahead of key deadline.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.

EU to pressure Trump to ensure ceasefire plan does not undermine future Palestinian state - report

The European External Action Service proposed to use further diplomatic channels to pressure the US to ensure that the viability of the PA as the leaders of a Palestinian state is not undermined.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 15, 2025

Two killed in Bucharest after explosion at apartment block

The blast broke windows at a nearby high school, injuring 12 other people. It also completely collapsed two floors and affected others below, local media said.

Firefighters operate at the site of an explosion at an apartment block, in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025.

'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the "stakes had never been higher" for establishing a two-state solution.

 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources

Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.

People hold a banner with images of Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence Simon Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, May 17, 2025.