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Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th with Campaign Style Rally as Iran War and Low Approval Cast Shadow

President Donald Trump opened a 16 day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on the National Mall, seeking to pivot from a divisive four month war in

June 25, 2026

Whats New

Iranian President Says Missiles Are Not Negotiable After U.S. Attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would have faced the same fate as Gaza if it did not possess missiles for its defense, making clear that Tehran’s ballistic missile program will not

June 24, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Montenegro to Host U18 Balkan Volleyball Championship in Podgorica

Montenegro is set for another major volleyball weekend as the U18 Balkan Championship begins in Podgorica. The tournament will be held from June 25 to 29 at the Verde Sports Center, bringing

June 24, 2026

Montenegro

France Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to Current Congo Outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case connected to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after a doctor who recently returned from a humanitarian mission tested positive for

June 24, 2026

Whats New

Macedonia Launches “Vezilka” National AI Factory to Develop Macedonian-Language Digital Tools

National AI Centre Presented in Skopje Macedonia has officially presented “Vezilka”, a national centre and factory for artificial intelligence, described as a strategic project intended to connect the country with the European

June 24, 2026

Macedonia

Scientists Warn Europe’s Current Heatwave May Be the Coolest Summer of Our Lives as Temperatures Rise Across the Continent

Europe Faces Intensifying Heatwaves Large parts of Europe are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and authorities issuing warnings about the growing health, environmental and economic consequences

June 24, 2026

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Bill Gates Says He May Have Been in the Presence of Epstein Victims During Congressional Testimony

Bill Gates acknowledged in testimony before a U.S. congressional committee that he may have been in the presence of some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, while insisting that he never witnessed or participated

June 24, 2026

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U.S. Senate Votes to Block Continued Military Operations Against Iran as Trump Condemns the Decision

Senate Approves Resolution Against Further War With Iran The United States Senate voted in favor of a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to stop U.S. military operations against Iran and seek congressional

June 24, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Montenegro Needs $1.8 Billion for Green Energy Transition by 2030

Montenegro will need around 1.7 billion euros, or roughly $1.8 billion, in investments by 2030 to carry out its green energy transition, officials and experts said at a conference in Podgorica. The

June 24, 2026

Montenegro

Croatia’s Highest-Earning Songwriters Revealed: Tonči Huljić, Gibonni and Other Hitmakers Lead the List

Croatia’s top music creators are proving that hit songs continue to generate serious income, both through traditional royalties and modern streaming platforms. The Croatian Composers’ Society and its ZAMP service have released

June 24, 2026

Croatia

Bosnia Ready to Attack Qatar as Barbarez Sends Clear Message Ahead of Decisive World Cup Match

Bosnia and Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez made it clear that his team has no intention of sitting back when it faces Qatar in a crucial World Cup group-stage match in Seattle.

June 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

West Nile Virus Under Surveillance in Serbia as Cases Emerge Nearby

Serbia has not recorded any human cases of West Nile fever as of June 22, 2026, but health authorities are closely monitoring the situation after infections were reported in Italy and Macedonia.

June 24, 2026

Serbia