EU Sanctions Russia: 21st Package Hits Financial Sector
The European Union has published the list of individuals and entities targeted under its 21st package of EU Sanctions Russia,…
Lithuania Denies Secret CIA Prison Lithuania Scandal
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda categorically denies that the secret CIA prison Lithuania facility operated in the country, even as Lithuania…
EU Unsold Clothing Ban: New Rules for Retailers Begin
The EU unsold clothing ban on destroying new footwear and garments took effect for large companies on July 19, 2026.…
Trump Media Unveils New Truth Social Paid Access Plan
US President Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, plans to launch Truth Social paid access via a…
Russian Stock Market Plunges to Four-Year Low
The Russian stock market suffered its sharpest drop in four and a half years during trading on July 17. Including…
Google Play Removes VK Apps Amid EU Sanctions
Google Play has removed the Russian messenger app Max and 17 services owned by the VK tech company from its…
Ukraine Defense Ministry Crisis: Fedorov Ousted
Ukraine's former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who led the Ukraine Defense Ministry since January, has declared serious management issues within…
US Imposes New Strait of Hormuz Tolls and Blockade
US President Donald Trump has declared the United States the "Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz" and announced a 20%…
Estonia Chancellor Slams Illegal Data Collection
Estonian Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has condemned illegal data collection by the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) involving…