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Chinese intimidation tactics against Taiwan continue
The constant military pressure from China, which views the island as a breakaway province, is showing as Taipei repeatedly works to raise awareness of the issue with the international community.
Opposition lights smoke flares, sings Soviet anthem in parliament as Fidesz lawmakers restrict right of assembly, banning Pride March
Hungary's parliament has approved legislation to amend assembly laws in a fast-track procedure that effectively bans Pride marches.
Several EU countries back push to fund Prague-based RFE/RL in response to Trump axeing it
Member states want EU to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global Media.
MOL finds oil in southwest Hungary
New oil field discovered with a potential production capacity of 1,200 barrels per day.
Massive police deployment planned for Yoon’s impeachment ruling
Authorities in Seoul will station approximately 14,000 riot police on standby on the day the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment.
Georgian authorities freeze funds of NGOs supporting pro-EU protesters
Ruling Georgian Dream party has introduced increasingly repressive legislation in recent months in an attempt to intimidate protesters and crush the resistance.
Albania, Croatia and Kosovo sign trilateral military alliance declaration
Declaration angers Serbia, where foreign ministry calls it a "provocation" and accuses signatories of undermining regional stability.
Main challenger to Erdogan’s power dealt potential knockout blow by Turkish authorities’ voiding of degree
Ekrem Imamoglu, who has called on Turkey’s president to give him an “honest fight”, says those behind “illegal” move will stand accountable before history and justice.
Slovakia’s populist PM Fico signs agreement with ex-ruling coalition legislators, restoring parliamentary majority
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has signed an agreement with Samuel Migal and Radomir Salitros, who were ejected from Fico’s Smer’s key ruling coalition ally, the conservative centre-left Hlas party.
Peru plunges deeper into security crisis as emergency measures fail to stem violence
Peru’s security crisis continues to spiral out of control, despite repeated emergency measures imposed by President Dina Boluarte.
US Trump administration considering relocating Gaza residents to Syria
US President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to Syria
Currency traders blame Trump comments and regional tensions for rial's decline
Currency markets in Iran surged on March 18 amid ongoing political tensions and recent impeachment proceedings, with the US dollar climbing to IRR 981,500—up 2.67% from the previous day
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Brazil's airline Voepass under scrutiny after fatal crash
Brazil’s civil aviation regulator Anac has suspended operations of regional airline Voepass following the August 9 crash of an ATR-72-500 aircraft in São Paulo that killed 62 people.
HILL International exits Bosnia’s Republika Srpska as security situation deteriorates
Austria-founded HILL International was the longest-established foreign company in Bosnia's Serb entity.
Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza, blames US complicity
Iran has strongly condemned the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza, describing them as "genocidal" and accusing the United States of complicity in the "massacre" of Palestinian civilians.
Serbian president sparks outrage with visit to Kocani fire victims
The president's ill-advised publicity stunt backfired spectacularly, with many accusing him of exploiting the tragedy for political gain.
Russian official urges women to wear mini-skirts to boost birth rate
Russia is experiencing its most severe demographic decline since the collapse of the Soviet Union, prompting politicians from President Vladimir Putin to local councillors to propose measures to increase the population.
Arab League and UN condemns brutal Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
The Arab League's Ahmed Aboul Gheit has hit out at Israeli strikes on Gaza on March 18 in a sign of collapsing relations between the two sides.
Wild boars unearth World War 2 mortar shells in Polish forest
A group of wild boars dug up 21 unexploded mortar shells from World War 2 in a forest near the village of Bięcino in northern Poland, local police in Słupsk said on 17 March.
Iran, EEU free trade deal to take effect in mid-May
A comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will come into force on May 15, paving the way for stronger economic ties and potentially doubling trade volumes.