Link to article: https://www.dw.com/en/czech-republic-government-attacks-public-television-and-radio/a-76009348 The new right wing populist prime minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babis, wants to take control of the Czech Republic’s largest broadcaster. Once elected Babis formed his coalition government of other far right allies. This move made it easier for him to attack the financial independence of the public broadcaster, mimicking a similar change and… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.rt.com/news/632733-slovakia-oil-emergency-druzhba-disruption/ Slovakia is currently rushing to find a new temporary oil source as Ukraine closes off the Russian oil line. Slovakia’s worry comes as Ukraine refuses to allow the transport of critical Russian fuel, Slovakia’s primary source of fuel. Slovakia will be using strategic oil reserves, in Bratislava, in the meantime. Slovakia is looking, in turn, at… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-urges-partners-allies-increase-critical-minerals-supply-chain-resiliency-2026-01-12 The article outlines the G7 meeting headed by the US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent. This meeting was to discuss ways of reducing dependence on Chinese critical minerals. These rare, critical minerals which have both military and industrial applications are one of China’s largest exports and are relied upon by many European countries. G7 is an economic forum consisting of… Read more »
link to article- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0ydjvxpejo A small European Nato military contingent has arrived in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, as part of Danish-led exercises known as Operation Arctic Endurance. The initial deployment includes 15 French soldiers, alongside personnel from Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK. Though limited in size, the mission is highly symbolic and intended to reinforce Nato’s presence in… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-iran-protests-germany-berlin-khamenei-pahlavi-b05b07fcb962548325a390a6d1bd7e29 Thousands of exiled Iranians across Europe have taken to the streets to protest their home government’s violent crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, according to a recent AP News article. In cities such as Berlin and London, demonstrators voiced anger at the Islamic Republic of Iran for harshly suppressing protests happening inside Iran, which have reportedly resulted in… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-uk-british-diplomat-expelled-c159eab79c031b941ea2081e026ab143 On January 15, Russia ordered a British diplomat to leave the country, accusing them of spying, according to the Associated Press. The Russian Foreign Ministry, citing its Federal Security Service (FSB), revoked the diplomat’s accreditation and gave them two weeks to depart Russia. Moscow claimed the diplomat was working for British intelligence, although no evidence was… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/greece-plans-extension-territorial-waters-despite-turkish-warning-2026-01-16/ Greece has announced plans to extend its territorial waters, potentially including parts of the Aegean Sea, despite a long-standing warning from neighbouring Turkey that such a move could trigger military conflict. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said Greece anticipates expanding its maritime boundaries, following previous agreements with Italy and Egypt that extended its waters in… Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk8jv4r8nmo More than one million people in south-eastern Ukraine were left without heat and water for hours following intensified Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks hit the Dnipropetrovsk region and neighbouring Zaporizhzhia, damaging critical facilities during winter conditions marked by snow and frost. Hospitals, water facilities and other essential services were forced to rely on… Read more »
link to article- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78vj5n7jg3o President Donald Trump has said the United States needs to “own” Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence there, arguing that ownership is necessary for effective defence. He stated that the US could secure Greenland “the easy way or the hard way,” and dismissed lease agreements as insufficient. While the White House has confirmed… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-it-awaits-us-response-important-issue-expiring-nuclear-treaty-2026-01-15/ Russia is currently waiting for a response from the United States regarding President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to informally extend the provisions of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), which is set to expire in less than three weeks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow has not yet received a formal reply… Read more »
