Time magazine names Trump “Person of the Year”
Time magazine on Thursday, the 12th of December, named US President-elect Donald Trump its “Person of the Year”, highlighting his great influence on…
Category: World
NATO chief wants to return to Cold War-level military spending
NATO countries must return to Cold War-era defence budgets and increase military spending to fend off Russia, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said…
Romania and Bulgaria get the Schengen green light
EU interior ministers agreed on Thursday, the 12th of December, that Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the Schengen free travel…
Saudi Arabia officially gets World Cup hosting rights despite human rights criticism
Rights organisations on Wednesday, the 11th of December, strongly criticised FIFA after the world football governing body officially awarded the 2034 Men’s World…
Ukraine loses positions near strategic hub of Pokrovsk
Russian troops have destroyed or captured several Ukrainian positions near Pokrovska in eastern Ukraine, the Kyiv military said on Wednesday, the 11th of…
Israel takes advantage of the chaos in Syria to strike military assets
Following the fall of the Assad regime, which has left Syria’s leadership structures in disarray and key positions unattended, the Israeli Defence Forces…
Orban calls Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, the 11th of December, to discuss peace plans for Ukraine, with…
Tallinn wants to restrict illuminated roadside advertising over road safety
Tallinn is considering banning illuminated advertisements on the sides of streets, as they can distract drivers and increase the risk of accidents. However,…
South Korean police raid presidential office as ousted minister attempts suicide
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office on Wednesday, the 11th of December, and now-former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted…
