Holiday magic: Craiova Christmas Market draws 100,000 visitors

Romania's first major Christmas Markets have officially opened their doors in Craiova and Sibiu, drawing large crowds and sparking significant interest across the country.

Overnight Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed nine civilians and injured at least 53 people in the last 24 hours, regional authorities reported on November 15, citing The Kyiv Independent.

Sanctions delay: US gives Lukoil three more weeks to sell foreign holdings

The United States (US) Treasury has granted a three-week extension for the Lukoil assets sale before the US sanctions announced by President Donald Trump take effect. The operation was initially set to expire on November 21.

Ezeiza chemical plant fire affects five Spegazzini factories

At least 22 people were injured and hospitalized following a massive Buenos Aires industrial explosion in an industrial park.

Russian state employees face mandatory 'voluntary' salary deductions

Employees of the Krasnoyarsk police have voiced complaints about forced donations in Russia for the needs of troops participating in the Ukraine invasion funding.

Germany announces €150 million Ukraine aid after Group of Five meeting

Germany condemns Russia's attacks on Kyiv and announces a €150 million package for Ukraine under its "Ukraine Priority List" initiative.

Moscow reiterates call for peace talks; says 'ball is in Ukraine's court'

Russia has reaffirmed its readiness to proceed with Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. This intention, initially stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, was reiterated on Wednesday, November 12, by Alexei Polishchuk, head of the Second CIS Countries Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

$217 million Danish support package for Ukraine approved

A new Denmark military aid Ukraine package, with a total value of approximately $217 million (1.4 billion Danish kroner), has been approved by the Danish Government and Parliament to boost Danish support for Ukraine.

40-day shutdown concludes, but Democrats decry “betrayal”

Despite the Republican majority, Senate rules required several Democratic votes for the budget resolution to pass.

C-130 Hercules crash: 20 Turkish soldiers killed near Azerbaijan border

A serious Turkish military plane crash occurred in eastern Georgia, where a Turkish military C-130 aircraft crashed on Tuesday, suffering the loss of all 20 soldiers aboard.

Massive military modernization: Germany to boost defense spending to 2.8% of GDP

Germany is set to commit nearly 19 billion euros to outfitting its Bundeswehr troops with new uniforms and personal equipment over the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion euros for new wheeled armored vehicles.

NATO member Romania confirms Russian UAV fragments found in Tulcea County

A Russian drone crash occurred on Romanian territory, near the village of Grindu, Tulcea County, approximately five kilometers from the border with Ukraine.