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Serbia’s Vucic heads to Moscow for Victory Day parade
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic departed for Moscow to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, defying EU warnings that the visit could further derail Serbia’s stalled path toward EU membership.
Disney and Miral announce plans for theme park resort in UAE
The Walt Disney Company and Miral have agreed to create a new Disney theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi in direct competition with Saudi Arabia's future tourism plans.
Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Paris for first European visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday for his first European visit since coming to power after his Islamist forces ousted longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad last December.
UPDATE: Iran blasts Trump's attempt at renaming Persian Gulf
US President Donald Trump outraged Iranians of all stripes with his push to rename the Persian Gulf.
After Operation Sindoor, signs of escalation in the air between India and Pakistan
No Indian authourties have responded to media inquiries about any aircraft or equipment losses during or after Operation Sindoor. Several images show the wreckage of what is likely external fuel tanks jettisoned during flight.
CJEU ruling on forex loans could open legal pandora’s box in Hungary
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a ruling issued on April 30 found that passing the full currency risk onto borrowers, without adequate prior information, constitutes an unfair contractual term.
Romania's Interior Minister Predoiu appointed interim prime minister
Predoiu takes over as interim PM but leading presidential candidate George Simion says he will install far-right politician Calin Georgescu in the position if he wins May 18 runoff.
Bosnia faces risk of disintegration, high representative warns
Christian Schmidt says Bosnia faces a serious political crisis which may lead to its breakup, following secessionist actions by Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik.
Pakistan Peoples Party slams Indian strikes, warns of retaliation, informs UNSC of intent
The “UNSC has been informed that Pakistan reserves the right to respond appropriately to this aggression at a time and place of its choosing, in accordance with its right to self-defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter”.
India to halt cross-border water flow, Modi says, as tensions with Pakistan continue to rise
Modi's declaration follows a deadly attack last month on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 dead. New Delhi blames Pakistan-based groups for orchestrating the assault, after terrorist groups in Pakistan claimed responsibility.
Pakistan says a military response is 'under way' following Indian airstrike with Indian jets shot down
Pakistan’s armed forces say their response is currently under way following an overnight Indian airstrike. Military sources in Islamabad have confirmed that at least two Indian aircraft were shot down.
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UPDATED: Tensions soar as India launches missile strikes on Pakistan targets, Islamabad claims Indian jets shot down
Islamabad meanwhile says it will now choose how and when to respond after a series of missile strikes reportedly hit locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Kremlin says Serbia’s Vucic will attend Moscow parade
Move risks a serious rupture with Brussels as Serbia takes an increasingly ambivalent stance to EU enlargement.
Israel claims Sanaa airport out of action in Yemen
Israel Air Force carried out a second strike within 24 hours on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Serbia's protesting students demand snap elections
Demand signals a more direct confrontation with the government and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party SNS after months of protests.
Economy a key battleground as Albania heads for general election
Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha are trading barbs over growth, taxes and the cost of living.
Russia’s GDP contracts in 1Q25 in real terms for the first time since the war in Ukraine started
Russia’s economy contracted by 0.3% quarter on quarter in 1Q25 in seasonally adjusted terms, marking the first quarterly decline since 2Q22, Vedomosti daily reports citing estimates by Raiffeisenbank.
Brazil's Lula stakes peace broker role in Moscow visit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will arrive in Moscow later this week for talks with President Vladimir Putin and to attend Russia's Victory Day May 9 celebrations.
Fourth round of Iran-US talks to be held in Oman
A knowledgeable official has announced that the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place on May 11, in Muscat.
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Israel announces operation Gideon's Chariots to seize control of Gaza if hostage deal deadline missed
Israel is looking to establish a new hostage deal with Hamas by the time US President Donald Trump embarks on his upcoming Middle East visit next week.