Russia Halts Nord Stream Gas Deliveries To Germany, Western Europe
Russia on Friday halted all natural gas deliveries through its massive Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany and Western Europe, citing equipment issues.
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Hungary Signs Russian Gas Deal Despite EU Objections
In defiance of European Union policies, Hungary signed a deal with Russia to increase natural gas deliveries.
Van Drives Into Brussels Terrace, Several Injured
A van rammed into terraces in the center of Belgium’s capital Brussels, leaving at least six injured and in shock, authorities said.
Against the odds, Biden inches closer to nuclear deal with Iran
The Biden administration on Wednesday inched closer to restarting a controversial nuclear deal with Iran, brushing aside stark warnings from key American ally Israel and sidestepping mounting evidence that Tehran and its proxies have not moderated their behavior on other fronts and remain intent on targeting U.S. troops, officials, allies and interests.
Nuclear deal moves closer as US says Iran has ‘finally crossed the Rubicon’
Iran has dropped some of its main demands on resurrecting a deal to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program, including its insistence that international inspectors close some probes of its atomic program, bringing the possibility of an agreement closer, a senior US official told Reuters on Monday.
Serbia Threatens To Enter Kosovo Amid Balkans War Fears
Europe faced a potential new war in the Balkans as Serbia’s president threatened to move into neighboring Kosovo if the NATO military alliance failed to “do their job.”
Montenegro Mourns 11 Killed In Shooting
Montenegro’s prime minister has declared a mourning period after at least 11 people were killed in a shooting that shocked the tiny Balkan nation. Friday’s bloodshed came while Montenegro sought membership in the European Union.
Europe’s drought on course to be worst for 500 years, European Commission researcher warns
The drought scorching much of the European Union is set to be the worst endured since the sixteenth century, a senior scientist at the European Commission’s (EC) drought service has warned.
EU puts forth ‘final’ text to resurrect Iran nuclear deal
The European Union on Monday put forth a “final” text to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as four days of indirect negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials wrapped up in Vienna, a senior EU official said.
Hungary’s Orban Warns Of LGBT, Migration Takeover and Condemns EU’s War Strategy
Unfazed by protests, Hungary’s rightwing prime minister has defended his government’s stance on LGBT rights and migration while warning that Europe cannot solve the war in Ukraine.
EU Agrees To Reduce Gas Consumption Despite Hungary’s Objections
The European Union announced a deal Tuesday to curb its natural gas consumption between now and spring despite objections of EU member state Hungary.
EU Sanctions Syrians Recruiting Mercenaries In Ukraine
The European Union has imposed asset freezes and visa bans on influential Syrians for allegedly recruiting mercenaries to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
Russian Missiles Hit Port Threatening “Beacon Of Hope” Food Deal
Explosions rocked a critical Ukrainian port city Saturday, threatening a landmark food that the United Nations chief described as a “Beacon of Hope” for a hungry world.
Italian Premier Draghi resigns amid political turmoil, collapsed government
Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after key coalition allies boycotted a confidence vote, signaling the likelihood of an early election and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe at a critical time.
EU Warns Of Gas Shortages As Russia Expands Attacks In Ukraine
The European Union’s executive European Commission has urged countries across the bloc to cut their natural gas use as fighting raged in Ukraine, where Russia planned to capture more territory.
Hungary Hit By Worst Social Unrest Since Elections (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tense protests continued in Hungary’s capital till the early hours of Thursday after the government announced “an energy emergency” and effectively raised taxes for hundreds of thousands of small entrepreneurs as the nation’s currency plunged to record lows while inflation reached the highest levels in decades.
Israeli PM Lapid interested in two-state solution talks with PA
Israel’s new caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid is reportedly willing to resume talks with the Palestinian Authority on creating a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel365 News reports
Thousands Riot In North Macedonia Over EU Membership
A tense calm has returned to North Macedonia, where thousands protested against the “forced Bulgarization” of their Balkan nation as a condition for joining the European Union.
Dutch Police Struggle With Farmers After Shooting
Dutch police released a teenager amid a public outcry after officers shot his tractor in the worst standoff with farmers in years, officials said Thursday.
Inflation hits record 8.6% for 19 countries using the euro
Inflation in countries using the euro set another eye-watering record, pushed higher by a huge increase in energy costs fueled partly by Russia’s war in Ukraine.