A turning point for European media: 2025 marked by systemic repression and lethal violence

Media freedom across Europe faced an unprecedented crisis in 2025, driven by physical violence, legislative overreach, and transnational repression. The Council of Europe’s (CoE) latest annual report, "2025: A Turning Point for Media Freedom," reveals a landscape of escalating hostility toward the press.

Tehran blocks world's premier oil transit point in retaliatory escalation

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that any vessel attempting to transit the waterway would be targeted.

US issues global caution as Middle East transit hubs collapse following strikes on Iran

The US State Department issued an urgent mandate on Monday, instructing all American citizens in the Middle East to depart the region immediately. Officials urged the use of any available transportation as the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran escalates.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commends US-Israel strikes on Iran, rules out Alliance involvement

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended the recent joint military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran on Monday. He stated that these operations effectively degrade Tehran’s ability to acquire nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi urge hotels to extend stays: Who pays the costs?

Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have requested that hotels extend the stays of guests who are unable to leave due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This coordinated effort aims to protect international visitors who are affected by travel disruptions, according to Gulf News.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan: "A priority is the safety of Romanians in conflict zones"

Romanian President Nicușor Dan says Romania is “fully safe and not under any direct threat.” He appeals to Romanians stranded in Middle Eastern countries to remain calm and listen to instructions received from both local and Romanian authorities.

One dead as modern tram plows into Milan storefront; authorities launch investigation

One person has died and 40 others were injured after a modern tram derailed and struck a building in central Milan on Friday.

Macron calls for emergency UN Security Council session as EU begins regional evacuations

World capitals reacted with immediate alarm on Saturday following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran. While European governments largely called for de-escalation, Moscow issued a harsh condemnation of the intervention.

Exiled crown prince urges Iranian military to defect as "decisive moments" approach

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last Shah, has issued a strategic appeal to the Iranian people and armed forces, declaring that the Islamic Republic is nearing a state of total collapse.

Moldova issues urgent travel warning as Israel shuts airspace and enforces military-grade restrictions

Israel enters a nationwide state of emergency effective Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 08:00 AM, following the escalation of military operations against Iran. The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ambassador Alex Roitman have confirmed the total suspension of non-essential activities across the country.

Beyond the shadows: Why Iran’s nuclear threshold and ballistic reach redefine Middle Eastern security

The long-standing tensions in the Middle East are not mere recent flare-ups but the culmination of a half-century confrontation. In a strategic assessment for Radio Moldova, military expert Cătălin Gomboș explained that the current escalation is deeply rooted in the ideological shift following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Nuclear standoff shattered: Israel targets Iranian capital in major military escalation

The Israeli military launched a "pre-emptive strike" against Iran on the morning of Saturday, February 28. Iranian media reported at least three explosions in the center of Tehran.