UK Presses Russia on War Crimes at Warsaw Forum
Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the OSCE called out Russia's violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine, citing torture, enforced disappearances and the unlawful transfer of children. The UK reaffirmed its su…

Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence
EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.
Russia’s new jet-powered drones mark latest evolution in air war above Ukraine
Ukraine is struggling to defend its cities against aerial attack as Russia introduces a new, long-range drone to the war.
Bulgaria Bridges State and Civil Society on Corruption
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has met with the leadership of Transparency International Bulgaria to discuss anti-corruption efforts, good governance, and closer cooperation between state institutions and the non-governmental sector. The talks also touched on Bulgaria's bid to join the OECD as a key foreign policy priority.
What might Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ look like, and is it even a possibility?
Making Canada the EU’s first ‘associate member’ may be a solution in search of a problem. In a speech to the European Parliament, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney declared that “Europe and Canada are stronger together”. He also backed an offer made by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, one day earlier for Canada to become the first “associate member” of the bloc.
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UK Presses Russia on War Crimes at Warsaw Forum
Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the OSCE called out Russia's violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine, citing torture, enforced disappea…
UK and Ukraine Sign AI Partnership Declaration to Build Next-Generation Defence Capabilities
The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent establishing a bilateral artificial intelligence partnership aimed at develop…
Russia’s new jet-powered drones mark latest evolution in air war above Ukraine
Ukraine is struggling to defend its cities against aerial attack as Russia introduces a new, long-range drone to the war.…
Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?
Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasit…
How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan
Producers as far afield as Central Asia have been affected by Ukraine’s drones attacks on the e-commerce giant.…
Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security
Ukraine has proposed a deal to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea – an effort to allow grain shipments to resume from both countries.…
What might Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ look like, and is it even a possibility?
Making Canada the EU’s first ‘associate member’ may be a solution in search of a problem. In a speech to the European Parliament, Canadian prime minis…
Ceuta crisis: anti-migrant ‘invasion’ rhetoric threatens Europe’s food supply and economy
Migrant workers are vital to Spain’s vast agriculture sector, but they are often hidden from view.…
Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation
Each year, about 10–12% of global shipping trade passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait – whose name means ‘Gate of Tears’.…

Bulgaria Bridges State and Civil Society on Corruption
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has met with the leadership of Transparency International Bulgaria to discuss anti-corruption efforts, go…
Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence
EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.…
