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Putin congratulates Georgians, leaders of occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia on Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany to the leaders of CIS countries (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan...
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, stepping onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, the new spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. At 69,...
De facto leaders of occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia arrive in Moscow for Victory Day
The de facto presidents of Russia-occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Badra Gunba and Alan Gagloev, arrived in Moscow on May 8 to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Gunba is accompanied by his ...
New pope elected on second day of Conclave
A new pope has been elected, as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on the second day of the papal conclave, sending waves of excitement and celebration through St. Peter’s Square. The momentous signal confirmed that the College of Card...
Trump officially declares May 8 as Victory in World War II Day
US President Donald Trump has officially declared May 8th as Victory in World War II Day, replacing the previously recognized Victory in Europe Day. The White House released a signed presidential proclamation on Wednesday to mark the change. “On thi...
Baltic States to close airspace to leaders traveling to Russia for May 9 parade
On May 9, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will close their airspace to foreign leaders heading to Moscow to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade, citing opposition to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that “...
Merz and Macron pledge stronger EU defense and united support for Ukraine
Germany’s newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official foreign visit to France on Wednesday, where he and French President Emmanuel Macron underscored their commitment to revitalizing the Franco-German alliance and strengthening th...
EU Commission proposes 17th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters
The European Commission has proposed its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, aiming to add over 100 vessels tied to Moscow’s shadow fleet and more than 50 individuals and entities, including five in China, according to Reuters [https://www.reut...
Friedrich Merz elected Germany’s new Federal Chancellor
The German Bundestag has elected Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU/CSU bloc, as the new Federal Chancellor, replacing Social Democrat Olaf Scholz. Merz secured 325 votes in favor, with 289 against and one abstention. Merz was elected on the seco...
Romanian Prime Minister resigns following presidential election results
Romania’s Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party, Marcel Ciolacu, has announced his resignation after the results of the first round of the country’s presidential elections were released. "In December, the ruling coalition was form...
