By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Pope Leo XIV Returns to Rome on Spanish King's Falcon After Engine Failure
Pope Leo XIV's flight from Tenerife was delayed by an engine startup failure. King Felipe VI offered his Falcon jet, marking the first papal
Iran Claims US Deal Near as Trump Accuses Tehran of Bad Faith
Iran's foreign minister insists a deal with the US is imminent, but Trump calls leaked terms 'lies.' Pakistan confirms a final text has been
Poland's First F-35 'Husarz' Jets Enter Service with Nationwide Flypast
Poland officially welcomed its first three F-35 'Husarz' fighters with a flypast over Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź. The fifth-generation
Japan Transfers Disaster Resilience Expertise to Vietnam Through Infrastructure and Education
Vietnam inaugurated its first Sabo dam in Son La province, a Japanese innovation that traps debris during heavy rain. Japan's three-pillar s
US Pulls Long-Range Strike Assets from NATO, Deepening Rift with Europe
The US is cutting access to long-range bombers, naval strike groups, and fighter jets available to NATO allies. The move comes as President
US Plans to Reduce Fighter Jets and Warships for NATO in Europe, Report Says
The US reportedly plans to cut fighter jets and warships for NATO in Europe. European nations are racing to bolster defenses as Russia may t
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reciprocal Integration in Migration Crisis on Tenerife Visit
Pope Leo XIV concluded his Spain tour in Tenerife, calling for reciprocal integration between migrants and host societies. He urged migrants
Ukraine's Drone Campaign Strangles Russian Supply Lines to Crimea
Ukraine is systematically targeting Russian ground lines of communication to Crimea, destroying bridges and fuel convoys. The campaign has t
Brussels to Ban Shared E-Scooters by 2027 Amid Safety and Crime Concerns
Brussels will remove shared e-scooters from its streets by January 2027, joining a wave of European cities tightening regulations. The decis
What a US Seizure of Iran's Kharg Island Would Mean for Global Oil and Europe
Kharg Island processes about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, making it a critical economic asset. A US seizure would disrupt global oil mar
Mexico's Missing Persons Crisis Overshadows World Cup Opener
On the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, over 1,000 relatives of missing persons marched in protest. The demonstration
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect as Pope Criticises Hardening Rhetoric
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum enters into force today, aiming to fast-track procedures and shift burden from frontline states. Pope