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UK: Strait of Hormuz coalition

Brussels 02.04.2026 The United Kingdom has gathered foreign ministers from 40 countries to assess options to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been troubled by the United States and Israel’s unprovoked war against Iran. The UK is gathering foreign ministers from 40 countries to discuss options to reopen the Strait […]

AfD calls NATO to withdraw

Brussels 30.03.2026 The co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party has called for the complete withdrawal of US troops from the country, saying Berlin must pursue a more independent foreign policy by 2029. The U.S. may stop promising to defend its NATO allies should they come under attack, President Trump said as his frustration grows that […]

NATO: Rutte expects unity

Brussels 23.03.2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte offered a full endorsement of President Donald Trump’s military efforts against Iran and also said he expects the nations of the Alliance to unite to support Trump. NATO Secretary Mark Rutte won't even condemn Trump calling his organization "cowards" pic.twitter.com/HONS7KJvpj — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2026 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “What […]

Klarafestival with majestic Yuja Wang

Brussels 20.03.2026 This year Klarafestival opens with a flamboyant Yuja Wang performing Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major (1929–1930). The masterpiece brilliantly interpreted by Yuja Wang, creating a breath-taking experience for Brussels audience in a historic Henry Le Boeuf Hall in Bozar Art Deco building designed by Victor Horta between […]

Europe and Japan statement on Hormuz Strait

Brussels 19.03.2026 Today leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement, saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and would take steps to stabilise energy markets. Joint statement from the leaders of 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇯🇵 on Strait of Hormuz— “We express […]

Ормуз: заявление Европы и Японии

Брюссель, 19.03.2026. Сегодня ведущие европейские страны и Япония выступили с совместным заявлением, в котором выразили готовность объединить усилия для обеспечения безопасного прохода через Ормузский пролив и предпринять шаги по стабилизации энергетических рынков. Полный текст заявления Великобритании, Франции, Германии, Италии, Нидерландов и Японии выглядит следующим образом: BREAKING: UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan issue […]

США-Иран: крах эры санкций

Брюссель 18.03.2026 “Фактическое закрытие Ираном Ормузского пролива вызвало потрясение в мировой экономике. Иранская угроза судоходству в Персидском заливе широко рассматривается как асимметричная ответная мера против США и Израиля. Но Иран фактически повторил тактику, которую Америка давно использует в своих санкциях: он превратил ключевой узкий проход в мировой экономике в оружие, чтобы заставить своего противника деэскалировать […]

Индия: отказ от нефти из РФ

14.02.2026 Индия пообещала Белому дому не поставлять “дополнительную” российскую нефть, заявил госсекретарь США Марко Рубио, выступая на Мюнхенской конференции по безопасности. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: The US has made much bigger sacrifices than the Europeans have. We have put 25% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Guess what happened last week? The Europeans […]

РФ-НАТО-УА: когнитивная война

Брюссель 09.02.2026 Российские войска продолжают свою кампанию когнитивной войны, используя мелкомасштабные трансграничные атаки в ранее бездействующих прифронтовых районах на севере Украины, чтобы убедить Запад в том, что линия фронта на Украине рушится. Rubio Lists All anti-Moscow Measures US Still Taking on Ukraine – Reiterates Trump’s Claim ‘India Has Committed to Stop Buying Russian Oil’ 'I […]

РФ-Иран: войны нового поколения

Брюссель 26.01.2026 По сообщениям СМИ во время протестов из России и Беларуси в Иран прибыли несколько военно-транспортных самолетов Ил-76, а также ударные вертолеты Ми-28. Еще в декабре прошлогогода появились фотографии десятков российских бронемашин «Спартак», импортированных в Иран. Очевидно, что Вертолеты Ми-28 и бронемашины «Спартак» не были завезены в расчёте на противодействие израильским или американским авиаударам. […]

Africa Fashion in Paris

Paris 31.03.2026 After conquering New York, Chicago, Melbourne and Montreal, the Africa Fashion exhibition, developed by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, arrives in Paris. Here, it proposes a dialogue between contemporary African fashion and the rich historical collections of the musée du quai Branly — Jacques Chirac. The exhibition takes the visitor on an enthralling […]

UN: Slavery as “historical wrongs”

Strasbourg 26.03.2026 The UN resolution urges reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’ spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour. Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained. The UN General Assembly has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity,” passing despite opposition […]

Kenya: Foreign Minister arrested

Brussels 23.03.2026 Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju has been arrested a day after he was reported to have disappeared, leading to fears he may have been abducted.(Image: illustration) Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin said in a press conference that Tuju was inside his residence the whole time, describing it as a “carefully staged […]

AU-UK: claims for slavery reparations

Brussels 11.03.2026 Members of the African Union (AU) intend to file claims in international courts against former colonial powers for centuries of slavery and imperial policies. They claim that the transatlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity, The Telegraph reports. EXCL: Africa could exploit international law to secure slavery reparations from Britain African Union […]

SA: Ramaphosa targets organized crime

Brussels 16.02.2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will deploy the army to assist the police fight criminal gangs and illegal mining in South Africa. (Image above: illustration) Gang violence is a major problem in South Africa, which has one of the world’s highest murder rates. A deeper look at the latest statistics shows that the […]

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