The British government has declared its plan to acknowledge the State of Palestine in September if the Israeli authorities do not act to conclude the conflict and address the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, according to the British government website. The government declaration starts with expressing worry regarding the situation of the Israeli captives and the residents of Gaza. “We...

US President Donald Trump stated that the US is prepared to target Iran's nuclear sites once more if needed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated regarding the country's nuclear facilities: “The destruction is extensive; they have been ruined. Certainly it is, as I mentioned, and we will repeat it if needed,” Trump posted on The Truth social platform.  The US President stated that...

The European Commission (EC) suggested designating over €130 billion in the EU's long-term budget for 2028-2034 towards investments in defense and space industries. This is five times greater than the sum estimated in the existing budget. “We propose €131 billion for defense and space. This amounts to five times more than what is planned in the existing budget, as we recognize that security is a...

According to Shen Zhanli from the Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management, natural disasters in China resulted in economic losses of 54.11 billion yuan ($7.55 billion) in the first half of 2025, as reported by Reuters. The economic loss was 41.9% lower compared to the previous year (93.16 billion yuan). The primary harm (51 billion yuan, or 90% of total losses) to the Chinese economy resulted...

The European Commission (EC) greeted Ukraine's joining of the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), “the EU's primary tool for investing in people.” “This week has been significant for Ukraine's future, with social rights and education central to that future,” stated Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu.  “The EC announced in a press...

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France's defense spending will increase twofold by 2027 compared to the budget at the time he assumed office in 2017. “The budget will amount to €64 billion, thereby doubling from 2017, and by 2027, rather than by 2029 as initially scheduled,” Macron stated.  The French leader indicated that to reach the intended amount, it will be essential...

Bloomberg reported that starting in 2028, the European Union is contemplating establishing a dedicated €100 billion fund to assist Ukraine. The report stated that the European Union is contemplating the establishment of a €100 billion ($117 billion) fund to aid Ukraine as its conflict with Russia appears to be ongoing.  The agency, referencing sources, reports that the funds may be...

According to Bloomberg, the European Union is nearing the finalization of a trade deal with the US following a phone call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump. “We are nearly at the final phase, at least regarding a preliminary agreement,” EC spokesperson Olof Gill informed reporters in Brussels, emphasizing that this was because von der Leyen...

Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas, stated that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons and that its nuclear program does not demonstrate that it is intended for peaceful purposes. El Anouni stated during a briefing in Brussels when questioned if the EU's criticism of Iran implied that Tehran had a peaceful nuclear program as outlined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan...