US President Donald Trump has proposed $1.01 trillion for defense for FY 2026, as per a budget request unveiled by the White House. ‘Regarding defense expenditure, the President suggests a 13% rise to $1.01 trillion for FY 2026,’ the report reads. The statement indicates that the rise in the defense budget will enable, among other objectives, the 'prevention of Chinese aggression' in the...

The U.S. State Department has placed sanctions on multiple organizations participating in the trade of oil and petrochemical goods from Iran. Sanctions have been placed on seven companies engaged in the trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical goods, along with two vessels. “The President of the United States, in line with a maximum pressure strategy, is dedicated to eliminating Iran's...

According to analysts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), public debt across the globe will rise to nearly 100% of global GDP by 2030, attributed to U.S. tariffs and a deceleration in economic growth. Their projections indicate that global government debt will hit 95.1% of GDP by 2025 and 99.6% by 2030. In 2020, during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the percentage was 98.9%. "The...

The European Commission views Ukraine's readiness for EU accession discussions favorably, but this necessitates the approval of all EU member nations, said EC spokesman Guillaume Mercier during a briefing. “Expansion continues to be a top priority for this commission. Negotiations with Ukraine began in June 2024. Ukraine is consistently advancing on its journey towards Europe… Certainly, we are...

Italian media reported that Pope Francis's funeral is expected to take place on 26 April. As per existing regulations, the funeral should take place from the fourth to the sixth day following the Pope's passing, indicating it may occur between 25 and 27 April. The ANSA news agency reports that the funeral will probably take place on 26 April. Nonetheless, it observes that the Vatican has not...

On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Hezbollah member Hussein Ali Nasser in Lebanon, who served as the deputy commander of "Unit 4400," responsible for supplying weapons to the group. "Earlier on Sunday, based on intelligence, the IAF targeted terrorist Hussein Ali Nasr, the deputy commander of Unit 4400," stated the IDF. As per the Israeli perspective, he attempted to illicitly...

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stated that negotiations between Iran and the United States concerning the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic have reached a crucial phase. He remarked that Washington has limited time before Iran might develop a nuclear arsenal. "We recognize that we are at a critical, I would say pivotal, phase of these vital...

The EU emphasized that its priorities in Gaza include the reestablishment of the ceasefire, the liberation of all hostages, and the continuation of extensive humanitarian assistance, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The EU is very worried about reports regarding the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, which suggest that the food supplies brought in during the ceasefire are...

In Germany, 35% of citizens think that the country's economic conditions will get better with the new government, based on the ZDF TV channel's opinion poll "Political barometer." The survey was carried out from April 8 to 10 with 2455 participants. An additional 19% of those surveyed anticipate a decline in the economy, whereas 44% think that the economic landscape will alter minimally with the...