A roundup of recent international political developments, including jail sentences for a German kidnap plot, a shift in France and Germany's stance on Russian assets, a grim discovery in Ukraine, and upcoming US-Ukraine talks. Read more...

EU leaders agree to increase defense spending while the US State Department plans to close diplomatic missions and lay off employees, sparking national security concerns. Read more...

Ukraine faces challenges due to limited US intelligence support and internal EU disagreements on further aid, impacting its ability to strike targets and defend against aggression. Read more...

Recent developments in US-Ukraine diplomacy include a contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting, a US envoy visit to Saudi Arabia for talks with Ukrainian officials, and Zelensky's EU defense push. Read more...

European leaders discuss relations with the US, while local Czech officials grapple with damaged apartments and a stolen ceremonial hammer. Plus, a police operation reveals traffic violations. Read more...

Former Ukrainian PM Yatsenyuk slams US intel cuts. Meanwhile, an EU arms deal for Ukraine faces division as Hungary's veto reveals disunity within the bloc. Read more...

Trump allies are pushing a stopgap spending bill and calling for a Russia reset, while Trump's speech starts combatively. Read more...

From a Lithuanian MP falling for an Elon Musk impersonation scam to Trump's tariff pauses, the political landscape is ever-shifting. Plus, EU aid for Ukraine. Read more...

This week, Donald Trump's actions and statements have spanned international relations, trade, and domestic arts funding, sparking debate and legal challenges. Read more...

A teenager's hijacking attempt is thwarted, a migrant boat tragedy unfolds off Yemen, and the Maldives innovates with a floating city. Plus, Steve Bannon's harsh words for Zelensky. Read more...

Germany considers a major stimulus package and debates defense spending, facing political hurdles and international pressures. Trump and Biden's viewership numbers are also noted. Read more...

Zelensky expresses gratitude to Europe for its support, while the Czech Republic faces a fine for failing to implement the whistleblower directive. A controversial Vatican treaty is also ratified. Read more...

Ukraine ramps up drone warfare with cutting-edge tech, plans peace talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, and endures a missile strike in Zelensky's hometown. A British fighter is jailed. Read more...

Recent geopolitical developments include Russia's peculiar gifts to fallen soldiers' mothers, CIA layoffs, a pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and Europe's push for increased defense spending. Read more...

Recent actions by President Trump, including potential executive orders and nominations, have ignited political debate and controversy on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more...

This week's political news includes Tulsi Gabbard overseeing a surveillance program she opposed, Zelensky's stance on Ukraine's security, and states expanding school choice. Read more...

Keir Starmer grapples with domestic issues like axing takeaway pints and increasing defense spending, while also navigating international tensions involving Ukraine and Trump's actions. Read more...

The UK faces multiple challenges, including security concerns after an attack on India's Foreign Minister, supporting Ukraine with an international coalition, and navigating post-Brexit relations with the EU, aided by Ireland. Read more...

Young Brits call for safer social media. European leaders, including Zelensky, meet in the UK to discuss Ukraine, highlighting the need for US support. Trump questions NATO. Read more...

President Zelensky aims for swift peace talks in Saudi Arabia with US involvement, while the US Education Department faces potential changes and controversy over DEI initiatives and student loan programs. Read more...