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Brazil's President Lula and Putin hold talks on Ukraine war and BRICS
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine conflict, trade and bilateral relations in a telephone conversation on January 27.
Denmark approves preservation work at damaged Nord Stream 2 gas pipe
Denmark’s Energy Agency announced on January 28 that it had authorised Nord Stream 2 AG, a subsidiary of Russia’s Gazprom, to carry out preservation work on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea.
Mexico's $20bn refinery crisis threatens energy sovereignty
The ambitious Dos Bocas refinery project in Mexico, once hailed a symbol of energy independence under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), is now facing severe setbacks that threaten its future.
Trump calls on OPEC to ramp up oil supply
"Right now the price is high enough that that war will continue," Trump said at Davos.
EU ministers agree gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria
European Union foreign ministers endorsed a roadmap for the lifting of sanctions against Syria on 27 January during a meeting in Brussels.
European Council suspends visa-free regime for Georgian officials and diplomats
Suspension follows "violet repression" against peaceful protesters, politicians and independent media by the Georgian authorities.
Russian delegation visits Syria for first time since Assad’s fall
A high-level Russian delegation arrived in Damascus on January 28, marking the first visit since the ousting of Assad.
Russia to ban vapes
All parties in Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, are in support of a proposed bill that would implement a total ban on vaping devices and associated products.
Mexico and Central America face pressure over US deportation push
Donald Trump's administration has launched what it calls "the largest massive deportation operation in history", dismantling key migration programmes and triggering diplomatic tensions across Latin America.
Serbian Prime Minister Vucevic resigns after weeks of mass protests
President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling SNS are facing their biggest crisis since coming to power 13 years ago.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei labels US epitome of colonialism
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei delivered a sharp critique of the United States during a religious celebration on January 28.
Hungary not ready for single currency, Viktor Orban says
The euro, in its current form, benefits strong and competitive economies, but does not contribute to strengthening emerging economies, Hungary's prime minister said.
EU gives Moldova €30mn as short-term fix to energy crisis and promises longer-term plan
Targeted support to restore electricity and heat supply in the separatist Transnistria region.
Shopping boycotts spread across the Balkans
Top politicians join calls to boycott retailers on January 31 in protest against high prices.
India accelerates pivot to Western defence platforms, away from Russia
India, historically one of Russia’s largest military equipment buyers, is increasingly pivoting towards Western defence platforms. This shift comes amid supply chain delays from Russia and the impact of Western sanctions.
China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek – just don’t mention Taiwan, the Uyghurs or Tiananmen Square
Sorry, I’m not sure how to approach this type of question yet. Let’s chat about math, coding and logic problems instead!
Slovakia's political crisis deepens, PM Fico accuses Czech politicians and media of meddling with Slovak internal affairs
Fico claims “a coup” is taking place against his government involving the opposition, NGOs and “funding from abroad”.
Hungary lets EU extend Russia sanctions
The European Union foreign ministers have agreed to extend Russian sanctions for another six months, after Hungary lifted its opposition.
Britain’s Royal Navy mistakes whale fart for Russian drones
The Royal Navy made a whale of a blunder after sensors monitoring waters near north-west Scotland mistakenly identified whale sounds as suspected Russian drone activity.
Hungarian government unexpectedly brings pandemic defence back into public discourse
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, facing a string of crises, has unexpectedly revived the topic of the pandemic with the release of a YouTube video commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 outbreak.