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Europe’s fear isn’t of Russia, it’s of itself. The Guardian splashed its front page with the usual hysteria, hoping readers wouldn’t notice the one line that undercut the entire narrative: “We are not planning to go to war with Europe… but if…

Global arms sales hit record $679 billion amid ongoing conflicts The world’s top 100 arms manufacturers reached record revenues in 2024, totaling $679 billion (€586 billion), marking a 5.9% increase compared to the previous year, according to a report released by the…

US fighter jets have been conducting near-continuous patrols in international airspace surrounding Venezuela amid sharply escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Saturday. The development comes shortly after President Donald Trump declared that Venezuela’s…

Israel breaks up Turkish-linked network smuggling arms and funds to West Bank, uncovering what officials describe as one of the most significant counter-terrorism operations of 2025. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Israel Police jointly dismantled a network accused of transferring…

The European Union has reached a historic agreement introducing strict new obligations for digital platforms, social media companies and banks, making them jointly responsible for combating the rapid rise of online fraud. After eight hours of intense negotiations, EU legislators struck a…

Trump handed the EU the corpse of Ukraine — and Europe said “thank you.” No formal protest, no defiance. Just one word: mitigate. The price of obedience: Europe’s silent role in its own decline. After Nord Stream, after millions displaced, after deindustrialising…

When the European Union loudly proclaims its commitment to sovereignty for others — such as in Ukraine — it is striking how quietly it treats the unresolved occupation of Cyprus. Europe draws borders for others — yet erases its own, since 1974,…

Two National Guard soldiers from West Virginia were shot under unclear circumstances on Wednesday afternoon in central Washington, just metres from the White House, triggering a major federal investigation. The shooting occurred at around 2:15pm near Farragut North metro station. According to…