Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea to strengthen ties between the two nations, both aligned with Russia. During the visit, he and Kim Jong Un are expected to sign a “treaty of friendship” and multiple cooperation agreements. The move reflects growing collaboration amid North Korea’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and Belarus’s role in that conflict. Analysts say North Korea is receiving aid and technology from Russia in return, strengthening its position while … Continue reading Belarus’s Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Greenland’s pro-independence Naleraq party won its first seat in Denmark’s parliament, signaling growing dissatisfaction with ties to Copenhagen. The party gained 24.6% of the vote, doubling its support since 2022 amid increased global attention on Greenland. Naleraq’s representative pledged to push for stronger Greenlandic influence and a faster path to independence. The result highlights political divisions, as Greenland’s current government favors a gradual approach while maintaining cooperation with Denmark, Reuters … Continue reading Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment

The Department of Homeland Security faces a looming shutdown that could break the record for the longest-ever federal funding lapse if President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats fail to reach a deal before lawmakers’ two-week Easter and Passover recess. Trump complicated negotiations by demanding that any DHS funding agreement include the GOP’s partisan SAVE America elections bill. Talks have picked up amid growing disruptions, particularly … Continue reading Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April

Hungary’s election frontrunner Péter Magyar accused the government of Viktor Orbán of possible “treason” after reports that officials shared sensitive EU discussions with Russia. He specifically alleged that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó maintained backchannel communications with Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings. The claims, if true, suggest Moscow had insight into internal EU deliberations, raising serious concerns among European leaders. Orbán denied wrongdoing and instead called … Continue reading Orbán’s top opponent says Hungary’s alleged Russian backchannel ‘treason’ to be investigated

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer spoke as tensions escalated in the Middle East, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The waterway has been blocked by Iran following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, triggering a widening regional conflict. Both leaders agreed that reopening the strait is critical for global energy stability and pledged to stay in … Continue reading Trump, Starmer agree Strait of Hormuz must reopen as Middle East conflict escalates

Italy is holding a two-day referendum on judicial reform that has become a major political test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. What began as a technical proposal has turned into a broader judgment on her leadership, with a tight race between “Yes” and “No” camps and high voter turnout. A defeat could weaken Meloni politically and embolden the center-left opposition, while a win would strengthen … Continue reading Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for Meloni

Slovenia’s parliamentary election ended in an extremely tight race between Prime Minister Robert Golob’s liberal Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s opposition SDS, with Golob’s party narrowly leading by less than half a percentage point. Early exit polls suggested a wider margin, but the gap shrank as votes were counted, leaving no clear path to forming a government. Coalition negotiations are expected to be difficult, with … Continue reading Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition