Independent commission to investigate Hong Kong fire tragedy

The Hong Kong authorities will create an independent commission led by a judge to investigate the causes of the city's deadliest fatal blaze in decades, Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday.

Canada-EU defense cooperation: Ottawa is first non-EU country to access the SAFE fund

The European Union and Canada announced Monday, December 1, the official accession of the Ottawa government to the European defense program, Security Action for Europe (SAFE).

Ukraine security guarantees dominate Zelensky-Macron meeting in Paris

Ending the war in Ukraine and securing robust security guarantees were the core issues discussed on Monday, December 1, between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron, during a crucial Zelensky Macron meeting held at the Élysée Palace.

Kyiv reports "significant progress" in US-Ukraine talks

The US-Ukraine peace talks regarding the conditions for a peace deal concluded on Sunday evening, November 30, in Florida. The discussions were deemed "very productive," but the path to a comprehensive agreement remains steep, according to official statements.

Putin’s allies offer US companies access to Russian gas and rare metals

Russian oligarchs close to President Vladimir Putin — Yuri Kovalchuk, Gennady Timchenko, and the brothers Arkady and Boris Rotenberg — have initiated confidential discussions with the United States, positioning themselves for a post-sanctions era.

Ukrainian delegation on its way to the US for negotiations on Trump's peace initiative

A Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the United States to discuss President Donald Trump's proposed peace plan, according to the Astra publication, which cites Bloomberg and a source familiar with the situation.

$100M corruption probe: EU pressure on Zelensky's circle

The European Union’s Justice Commissioner has issued a stark warning that Kyiv must clean up its politics amid a reported $100 million corruption probe targeting the inner circle of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Politico.

Trump: Soldier Sarah Beckstrom dead in DC terror attack

US National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom, wounded in the shooting attack near the White House in Washington, has died at the hospital.

Russia's Tax Service slams businesses with record fines

The Russian Federal Tax Service (FTS) has calculated record tax liabilities and penalties for businesses and citizens since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.

24-hour strike Italy: Trains, ferries hit Nov 28

Italy faces major disruption on Friday, November 28, due to a planned 24-hour national general strike.

Chaos at Brussels Airport as national strike hits Belgium

A nationwide strike has plunged Belgian airports into chaos, paralyzing operations at Brussels Airport, where over half of the scheduled flights have been canceled.

US conditions Ukraine security guarantees on signed peace deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly informed European allies that Washington will only be willing to offer security guarantees to Ukraine after a peace agreement has been signed with Russia.