Record Number of Families Cross Southern Border Illegally in August
The roughly 91,000 migrants who were arrested after crossing together as families exceeded a record set in May 20
September 2023
U.S. Knew About Migrant Killings by Saudi Forces Earlier Than Previously Disclosed
The State Department says diplomats in Riyadh learned of the atrocities from research groups last summer, contradicting an earlier statement that the United States was not aware until December. Share…
Proud Boy Who Smashed Window at Capitol Sentenced to 10 Years
Dominic Pezzola was the third member of the far-right group to be sentenced this week. Among the first of the rioters to enter the Capitol, he was convicted of six…
Dutch FM: Greece makes EU China policy ‘difficult’
Effective EU policy-making towards China is hampered by certain EU member states, like Greece, being too dependent on the East Asian country, Foreign Trade Minister Liesje Schreinemacher (VVD/Renew) stated in…
The Brief – Hoekstra’s first tests
Assuming he passes through what promises to be an awkward hearing with MEPs later this month, Wopke Hoekstra has big shoes to fill. Diplomatic experience was one of European Commission…
Czech banks hit by Russian cyber attacks
Several Czech banks and the Prague Stock Exchange were targeted by hackers on Wednesday and Thursday, with strikes aimed at banks’ websites or internet banking services, and the stock exchange’s…
Russian oil fuels new political crisis in Bulgaria
Bulgarian political stability is threatened by a fuel market crisis as the ruling coalition wants to cut dependence on Russian oil, which would mean clashing with Russian private company Lukoil,…
Greens eye French, Spanish model for German energy subsidies
Germany could subsidise electricity prices despite EU state aid rules, the Green Party, a junior partner in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government insisted, pointing to efforts by France and Spain…
French ambassador to Niger remains in place despite mounting pressure
France continues to refuse to recognise the authority of the putschists in Niger, who have now instructed police to expel the French ambassador to the country, a letter revealed on…
EU Commission questions Belgium for suspending reception of single male asylum-seekers
The European Commission will contact the Belgian authorities to inquire about the announcement by Secretary of State Nicole de Moor that Belgium’s Asylum Seeker Reception Agency (Fedasil) will no longer…