Romania says an unmanned aircraft entered its territory during Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine, an incident that led to NATO jets being deployed. At the same time, Poland activated emergency measures over possible drone threats close to its border. Romanian Airspace Breach The Defence Ministry in Bucharest announced that a drone crossed roughly 10 kilometers into Romanian airspace before disappearing from radar near the Danube Delta settlement of Chilia Veche. Officials highlighted that the craft flew at low height and did not endanger towns or villages. To counter the intrusion, two Romanian F-16s took off, joined by Eurofighters stationed in…
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Warsaw, September 13, 2025 — Poland has reinforced its eastern frontier with roughly 40,000 troops as large-scale Russian and Belarusian exercises get underway. The Zapad-2025 maneuvers, taking place close to NATO borders, have prompted Warsaw to boost defenses and issue fresh security measures. Borders Sealed During Exercises Authorities confirmed that road and rail crossings with Belarus will be shut from midnight. Leaders in Warsaw argue the step is essential for national safety while the neighboring drills proceed. They described the exercises as aggressive in tone and potentially destabilizing for the region. Purpose of Zapad-2025 Officials in Minsk and Moscow maintain…
WARSAW, Poland — Polish authorities confirmed Wednesday that military jets destroyed several Russian drones after they crossed into national airspace during nighttime strikes on Ukraine. The defense ministry reported that 19 drones entered Poland between late Tuesday and dawn. At least eight were intercepted and neutralized by F-16 fighters operating with NATO support. Fragments landed in multiple regions, including Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone hit a residence. No injuries were recorded. Prime Minister Donald Tusk labeled the incursion a deliberate provocation and requested immediate consultations with NATO partners under Article 4. Air travel at key hubs, including Warsaw Chopin and Rzeszów-Jasionka…
Leaders coordinate efforts to curb Moscow’s financial and energy resources WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — U.S. and European officials gathered in Washington this week to discuss a new round of sanctions targeting Russia, following an unprecedented escalation of Russian attacks on Ukraine. The talks focused on tightening economic pressure to limit Moscow’s ability to sustain its military operations. The meeting, held at the U.S. Treasury Department, included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan. Discussions centered on measures affecting Russian oil exports and refining operations, a key source of revenue for the Kremlin. Both sides emphasized the importance…
Injunction lifted by justicesThe Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, authorizing immigration agents to continue raids in Southern California that critics say hinge on racial and linguistic profiling. The order halts a July 11 directive from U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who had barred the practice after concluding it likely violated the Fourth Amendment’s ban on unreasonable searches and seizures. Lawsuit details racial bias concernsThe case centers on allegations that federal officers carried out aggressive patrols, targeting people with darker skin tones or Spanish accents. Plaintiffs described scenes resembling forced abductions, with masked and armed agents…
Prime minister presents new relief measures Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has revealed a €1.6 billion package aimed at slowing Greece’s population decline. Announcing the plan during his address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he said the initiative is intended to ease the cost of raising families and give young people more reasons to stay in the country. The measures, which are set to come into force in 2026, combine broad income tax reductions with targeted benefits for large households, younger workers, and residents in rural or island communities. Extra financial support will also be directed toward pensioners and households most…
Regulators Accuse Company of Distorting Competition The European Commission has ordered Google to pay €2.95 billion after finding the company misused its dominant role in online advertising. According to officials, Google tipped the balance in favour of its own ad exchange and publishing platform, curbing fair rivalry and narrowing the choices available to advertisers and media outlets. Brussels Demands Swift Action Authorities have given the company two months to outline changes that will end the contested practices. Regulators warned they are prepared to escalate with stronger steps, including the potential separation of parts of Google’s advertising arm, if the response…
Warning Delivered at Economic Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Friday that troops from Western countries sent into Ukraine while the conflict is still raging would be treated as targets by Russia’s armed forces.He made the declaration during a session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, stressing that Moscow would not tolerate foreign forces on Ukrainian territory during ongoing battles. Linked to European Security Promises The warning came days after a Paris conference where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 allied states had promised Ukraine long-term defense assurances.These commitments involve financial support, training initiatives, and the prospect…
Trump calls operation a warning to drug traffickers President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that US forces had conducted a strike against a vessel allegedly linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, resulting in 11 fatalities. The operation took place in international waters in the southern Caribbean, according to officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ship had departed from Venezuela and described the strike as part of an effort to disrupt the cartel’s operations in the region. Trump defends the action On Truth Social, Trump wrote: “At my direction, US forces executed a kinetic strike on confirmed Tren de…
Rescue operations slowed by landslides and shattered infrastructure A strong magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing upwards of 800 people and wounding roughly 2,500, according to Taliban authorities. Efforts to reach isolated mountain settlements have been hindered by collapsed roads and unstable terrain. The tremor, which hit near the Pakistan frontier, caused the worst devastation in Kunar province. Shallow quakes are typically more destructive, and this one was no exception, with shocks felt as far away as Kabul, over 100 miles distant. Aftershocks shook the region through Monday morning. Hospitals overwhelmed as casualties mount Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid…