US-Iran tensions: Experts warn of unprecedented human cost and IRGC coup risk

A military conflict between the United States and Iran would yield consequences far more devastating than recent wars in the Middle East, warned international relations expert Ioana Constantin-Bercean. Speaking on Moldova 1’s "ÎN CONTEXT" on January 29, she emphasized Iran’s pivotal role in the global hierarchy, noting that any escalation would likely draw direct support from China and Russia.

President Trump reports significant progress in Abu Dhabi peace negotiations

President Donald Trump announced significant progress in negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, disclosing a temporary "energy ceasefire" following a personal appeal to Vladimir Putin.

"Zero oil, zero money": US activates emergency powers against Cuba and its trade partners

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Thursday, January 29, citing "threats to national security and foreign policy" posed by the Cuban government.

US private equity giant Carlyle agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets amid sanctions

Russian oil major Lukoil, currently under US sanctions, has agreed to divest its vast international portfolio to the American private equity firm Carlyle Group.

Geopolitics vs. logistics: the strategic battle for the EUCA seat

The European Parliament officially launched the selection process for the future headquarters of the EU Customs Authority (EUCA) on Wednesday, January 28. Nine candidate cities are currently vying for the position: Bucharest, The Hague, Liège, Lille, Málaga, Porto, Rome, Warsaw, and Zagreb.

Berlin signals gradual path for Ukraine as Chancellor Merz tempers expectations for rapid EU entry

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union remains unattainable in the immediate term. He specifically ruled out the possibility of integration by January 1, 2027.

Washington signals potential strikes as carrier group reaches Persian Gulf

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to authorize military strikes against Iran if Tehran refuses to negotiate a new nuclear stabilization agreement. The warning follows a significant buildup of American naval forces in the Persian Gulf and renewed political pressure on the Iranian administration.

Bundestag Speaker warns migration is vital for German economic resilience

Bärbel Bas, Speaker of the Bundestag, issued a stark warning at a labor migration conference, stating that Europe's powerhouse cannot sustain its economy without a significant influx of foreign talent.

Zelensky signals readiness for personal meeting with Putin to resolve nuclear and territorial gridlock

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to meet personally with Vladimir Putin to discuss two critical pillars of the ongoing peace negotiations: the status of occupied territories and the future control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

CSIS report: Russian military losses in Ukraine surpass all post-WWII conflicts

By the end of the fourth year of the war in Ukraine, Russian military casualties had reached a staggering 1.198 million personnel. According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), 2025 alone saw 425,000 Russian troops killed or wounded.

Strategic Shift: EU-India landmark deal ends two decades of negotiations

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalized a historic trade and security agreement with India in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. This landmark deal, which spent two decades in negotiation, aims to provide a blueprint for stability in an increasingly fractured global order. The agreement marks a decisive pivot for the European Union as it seeks to diversify its strategic partnerships and reduce economic dependencies.

Massive drone wave strikes industrial sites in Slavyansk-na-Kubani

Debris from intercepted Ukrainian drones struck two industrial facilities in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia’s Krasnodar region, sparking fires and injuring one person early Monday morning.