EU Expands Investigation on X, Sparking Criticism and Censorship Fears
brussels, belgium January 17, 2025 17:28The EU launches an attack on tech billionaire Elon Musk and his platform X, sparking concerns of censorship in Brussels.
The EU launches an attack on tech billionaire Elon Musk and his platform X, sparking concerns of censorship in Brussels.
After 7 rounds of general elections, a new coalition government has been formed in Bulgaria, putting an end to months-long political crisis.
The wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage for 9 days, leading citizens to take armed patrols due to inadequate firefighting efforts. The situation has escalated to the point where people are defying curfews and taking security measures into their own hands.
An agreement has been reached for a ceasefire and hostage exchange in Gaza after 466 days of conflict. The ceasefire is set to start on January 19, with efforts led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
The European Union has approved Switzerland's participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) defense project while NATO partner Turkey has been pending since 2021.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with the ambassadors of European Union (EU) member countries in Ankara.
Recently declassified MI5 documents revealed a shocking secret about a Soviet spy living under the roof of the palace for 10 years.
The European Union has announced a new humanitarian aid package worth 148 million euros for Ukraine, where the war continues.
The US is bracing for a renewed nuclear threat from Russia: a potential weapon capable of shutting down an entire power grid through an electromagnetic pulse (EMP).
The air, train, and other traffic in Belgium has been significantly disrupted by union actions. Brussels Airport had to cancel four out of ten flights, and there are also problems at Charleroi Airport. Various workers, including baggage handlers, security guards, conductors, and teachers, went on strike on Monday in anger over possible pension cuts.
Zoran Milanovic, supported by the Social Democratic Party, has won the presidential election in Croatia with a record-breaking 74.5% of the votes.
More than 3.7 million registered voters in Croatia have started voting in the second round of the presidential election. Unofficial first results of the election are expected to be announced before midnight.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in a crucial meeting in Riyadh with numerous other countries' Foreign Ministers discussing steps towards stability and security in Syria.
Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have agreed to restart diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Nicolas Maduro has officially started his third term as the president of Venezuela after being elected for the third time in the recent presidential elections. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the National Assembly in Caracas.
Armenia's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft decision on starting the country's accession process to the European Union (EU). Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pointed to a referendum. Armenia takes the first step towards EU membership.
Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP sparks debate in Germany.
Finland has detained the oil tanker Eagle S, which the Finnish police believe caused damage to cables in the Baltic Sea, after it was declared unseaworthy during a Finnish inspection.
British trains faced cancellations as union directives prohibit train drivers from walking on snowy platforms, causing inconvenience to passengers.
US President Joe Biden made a blunder by confusing the date of his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden claimed he has known Putin for 47 years, which is not accurate.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied the allegations of visiting Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the general elections on February 23.
Stockholm University has been found guilty of discrimination against a Turkish student named Fatma Zehra S. by rejecting her internship application on the grounds of Turkey's blocking of Sweden's NATO entry.
The leader of the Christian Democratic Union in Germany, Friedrich Merz, suggests that the law facilitating the transition to German citizenship should be revised.
Elon Musk's recent comments and support for the pro-Russian AfD party in Germany have sparked backlash and controversy.
Sweden has initiated a wolf hunt to halve the population of the endangered predator amid difficulties in coexisting with the species. The hunt has sparked controversy and has been deemed illegal by the EU.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, stated that the flow of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine has been stopped, blaming the US for prioritizing its own economy.
At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.
Poland has assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union from Hungary, with a focus on security, defense, migration, and reducing dependency on energy.
The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.
The presidential election in Croatia has ended with a close result, leading to a second round. The current President Zoran Milanovic finished the first round ahead, but fell short of the required percentage for an outright victory.