Samarkand hosts UNESCO General Conference

Samarkand 28.10.2025 The Opening of the 43rd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO will take place on October 30. UNESCO will conduct its 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025 — the first time in 40 years the gathering is held outside Paris. The move, adopted unanimously by all 194 member states at…

EU: Russian assets deadlock

Brussels 23.10.2025 “The unwavering support to Ukraine is not negotiable. What happens in Ukraine has direct impact on the whole European continent. Russia’s war of aggression continues to destabilise our societies – not only through its military actions but also through its shadow fleet and calculated multi-domain hybrid operations on land, at sea, in the…

Dublin: TV correspondents attacked by police

Brussels 22.10.2025 The GB TV correspondent in Dublin reported the police attack on him, and his crew, while he was attepting to fulfill his professional mission. The incident took place amid the civil unrest in the Irish capital. The GB News Northern Ireland Correspondent Dougie Beattie reports that their media crew has been ‘pepper-sprayed, smashed…

Upcoming: Trump-Putin Summit in Hungary

17.10.2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on October 16. Trump stated that the two leaders had a “very productive” call and that the two largely discussed potential bilateral economic prospects to pursue after a resolution to the war in Ukraine. I have just concluded my telephone conversation…

NATO keeps defence posture

Brussels 15.10.2025 Following recent airspace violations by drones and jets, the ministers discussed enhancing NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, including through Eastern Sentry NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised the Alliance’s readiness, stating, “NATO is a defensive Alliance. We will remain a defensive Alliance. But make no mistake – this defensive Alliance is ready and…

NATO Defence Ministers Unwavering Support to Ukraine

Brussels 15.10.2025 Today NATO defence ministers convene in Brussels to confront growing concerns that Russia is testing the alliance’s resolve with escalating airspace violations and drone incursions. Ministers will also seek to support Ukraine’s efforts to counter Russian attacks as Washington reflects upon the supply of longer-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. 🔴Live: Watch @SecGenNATO Mark…

NATO monitors Russian ‘limping’ submarine

Brussels 14.10.2025 A Russian submarine Novorossiysk B-261 that recently surfaced off the coast of France with mechanical issues is “limping home,” according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The mocking remarks about the alliance’s nemesis preceded high-level talks this week. The Russian large submarine of project 06363 B-261 “Novorossiysk”, about which NATO allegedly slandered regarding…

NATO Defense ministers convene in Brussels

Brussels 13.10.2025 This week NATO Defence ministers, and the U.S. Secretary of War meet in Brussels. On October 15, Wed., they will discuss the spending targets, various aspects of aid for Ukraine, and air defense. This will be the first official meeting since the military alliance’s June Summit in The Hague. There the alliance committed…

Activists vandalize painting again

Brussels 13.10.2025 Two “bio” activists sprayed red paint on a painting of Christopher Columbus at the Naval Museum in Madrid, Spain. José Garnelo’s painting, “First to Christopher Columbus,” is severely damaged on its left half. The anniversary of the discovery of America was marked, at the Naval Museum in Madrid by two activists, members of…

EU-DSA: Petition against censorship

Date: 9 October 2025 Urgent Call for a Robust and Transparent Review of the Digital Services Act (DSA), Including Reviewing Protections for Free Expression. “We write amid global instability—marked by conflict, inequality, and accelerating digitalisation. Particularly in such times, the ability of citizens to freely express their views, question prevailing narratives, and engage in open…