U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.
As civilian casualties in Gaza spiral, some nations are suspending sales amid accusations of abetting genocide and war crimes.
Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics, as the far right senses an opportunity.
Amid news reports that European politicians received payments to promote Russian interests, the Czech government froze the assets of the men and a website, Voice of Europe.
Supporting Israel is seen as a historic duty in Germany, but the worsening crisis has pushed German officials to ask whether that backing has gone too far.
Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.
The U.S. ambassador to Budapest raised the temperature in a long-running standoff, citing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pro-Russia, anti-U.S. stance and opposition to supporting Ukraine.
The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when the president and prime minister represent opposing political camps.
The early general election comes after a corruption scandal that plunged the Socialist government into chaos. The far right could play kingmaker.
Famine is stalking Gaza, but the American-led initiative faces daunting obstacles in logistics, security and cost.