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Lithuania Becomes First NATO Ally to Commit to Trump’s 5 Percent Defense Spending Goal
Lithuania has pledged 5–6 percent of GDP for defense, answering President-elect Donald Trump’s call for higher NATO spending.
EU Steps Up Probe of Whether X Breached Content Moderation Rules
The European Commission has ordered the platform owned by Elon Musk to turn over documents on its recommendation algorithm.
Starmer to Hold Talks on New Security Treaty During Visit to Poland
The prime minister has said that it is ‘time to take our partnership to the next level’ with Poland.
Former General Campbell Appointed European Ambassador
Australia also named new representatives for Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, as well as Papua New Guinea.
Germany Approves Plans Allowing Military to Shoot Down Illegal Drones
There has been a spate of unmanned aerial vehicle sightings near military bases across the country.
Sweden Proposes Removing Citizenship From People Seen as Threat to State
Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer says Sweden faces violent extremism, organized crime, and hostile actions from state actors threatening the nation’s security.
Starmer: UK Will ‘Never Let Up’ on Support for Ukraine
The prime minister’s visit to Ukraine comes ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration and a potential push for a peace deal to end the war with Russia.
Spain Plans 100 Percent Tax on Non-EU Residents Buying Homes
The country’s prime minister announced the move in a bid to deal with the affordable housing crisis that has gripped the nation.
EU Reassesses Big Tech Cases, Says Trump Administration Won’t Influence Decisions
The European Union is also considering expanding its investigation into whether social media platform X breached its content moderation rulebook.
Russia Responds to Missile Attack With Aerial Blitz on Ukrainian Energy Sites
On Jan. 13, a dozen Western-supplied missiles were launched into Russia from Ukrainian territory, drawing threats of retaliation from Moscow.
Chinese Regime Discriminates Against European Medical Device Suppliers in Procurement, EU Says
The EU stands ready to take ‘decisive action to defend the level playing field’ and ’support fair competition,' trade chief of the 27-nation bloc says.
Expulsion of Russian Ambassador ‘On the Table’: Wong on Possible Execution of Aussie Citizen
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government need to confirm the status of the Oscar Jenkins before taking action against Russia.
CCP’s Coercion Against Shen Yun Is Back in Spotlight as Show Performs in Former Soviet-Occupied Country
Latvia is the latest country to face the CCP’s diplomatic pressure as it hosts the New York-based classical Chinese dance company in January.
Number of Illegal Immigrants Entering EU Drops 38 Percent in 2024: Frontex
The European Union’s border agency said the reduction meant the amount of illicit entrants was at its lowest since 2021.
NATO Launches Mission to Protect Undersea Cables in Baltic Sea
The alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, made the announcement in Helsinki following a spate of incidents that saw cables damaged in the region.
Ukraine Fired 12 US and UK Missiles at Russia’s Bryansk Region, Moscow Says
Ukrainian drones also targeted Russia’s Saratov region, damaging two industrial sites, Russian officials said.
Australia Confirming Possible Execution of Citizen by Russian Forces
A video on Russian Telegram accounts purportedly shows Oscar Jenkins, and Australian captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine.
Ukraine Offers 150 Firefighters to Help Battle California Wildfires
If deployed, Ukraine would join Canada and Mexico firefighters in battling the blazes in the Golden States.
Romanians Protest Cancellation of Presidential Poll Led by Independent Candidate
First-round election results were annulled last month after a critic of Western support for Ukraine unexpectedly emerged as the front-runner.
