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Far-right leader accuses Bulgaria’s central bank governor of “treason” over euro adoption
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov and other pro-Russian politicians are trying to block Bulgaria’s entry to the Eurozone, expected in January 2026.
Azerbaijan touts $20bn investments and green energy pact as Turkic bloc eyes deeper economic ties
President Ilham Aliyev used the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States to showcase his country’s growing regional economic influence.
Bosnia’s Dodik offers Republika Srpska’s mineral resources to Trump
After Ukraine talks debacle, beleaguered Bosnian Serb leader sees offer of critical minerals as a way to gain US president’s support.
Turkmen labour migrants turning elsewhere as Turkey is less welcoming
Uzbekistan and Belarus new, hot destinations.
Russian authorities release Green Admire tanker after seizure near an Estonian port
The Liberian-flagged tanker Green Admire, detained by Russian authorities on May 18 after departing the Estonian port of Sillamae, has been released and is now en route to its original destination, Rotterdam.
Opposition calls on health minister to resign after Slovakia fails to back WHO pandemic treaty
Prime Minister Robert Fico and other officials from the senior ruling Smer party have adopted a hardline conspiratorial line on Covid-19.
Evo Morales barred from 2025 Bolivian election amid legal and political turmoil
In a dramatic turn ahead of Bolivia’s 2025 general elections, former President Evo Morales has been officially excluded from the race, marking a critical moment in the country’s increasingly fraught political landscape.
Iran inks local $300mn private-sector deal for freight terminal at Tehran airport
Iranian flag-carrier IranAir has signed a $300mn public-private partnership agreement with Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) to build a multimodal cargo terminal and logistics centre in the airport's southern aviation free zone.
Military tensions rising as France deploys naval ship in the Baltic Sea for first time to monitor Russian shadow tankers
For the first time, the French Navy has deployed the 101-meter-long intelligence ship Dupuy de Lôme to the Baltic Sea to monitor Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers.
US-sanctioned ex-Ukrainian MP shot dead near Madrid
Andriy Portnov, a former Ukrainian lawmaker sanctioned by the United States and a senior aide to ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead outside Madrid, a Spanish police source told Agence France-Presse on May 15.
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Argentina's Milei dissolves task force investigating $LIBRA crypto scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei has dissolved the special investigative unit he established to probe his own involvement in the controversial '$LIBRA' cryptocurrency promotion.
US poised to extend Chevron's Venezuela operations as detained American veteran freed
The Trump administration is poised to prolong Chevron's authorised operations in Venezuela by an additional 60 days, as Washington continues sensitive talks with Nicolás Maduro’s government regarding American detainees.
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Venezuela suspends Colombia flights after alleged election sabotage plot
Days before Venezuela's regional elections, the Maduro government has halted all flights to and from Colombia, stranding thousands after claiming to uncover a US-backed conspiracy.
Trump admirer Simion challenges Romanian presidential election result
George Simion has announced plans to ask the Constitutional Court to annul the May 18 presidential election.
US envoy urges Europe to reduce reliance on Moscow and Beijing at Budapest security conference
US chargé d'affaires Robert Palladino in a Budapest conference said the US wants Europe to step up and contribute more significantly to Ukraine’s defence, and he wants a Europe that is not dependent on Moscow or Beijing.
Armenian PM’s wife slams critics as “hedgehogs” and “donkeys” in social media posts
Anna Hakobyan took to Facebook to counter accusations of corruption and misuse of funds at her My Step Foundation.
Slovak Supreme Court cancels acquittal of main suspect in murder of journalist Ján Kuciak
Kuciak’s murder rocked the country and sparked the largest mass demonstrations in the history of independent Slovakia.
Taiwan’s leader urges renewed dialogue with China as tensions rise
Lai warned that any armed conflict would be disastrous for all parties and reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to bolstering its defence capabilities to deter any attempt by Beijing to seize the island by force.
Hungarian lawmakers approve withdrawal from ICC
Lawmakers approved Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on May 20 with 134 votes in favour and 37 against. The Orban government has become the first EU country to leave the Hague-based institution.
Kosovo's President Osmani receives death threats
Osmani called “anti-constitutional criminal” in anonymous email as Kosovo remains in deep political crisis.