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€18.4 Billion and Counting: How Slovenia Plans to Pay for Its NATO Promises

The Slovenian government approved higher spending plans for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, raising the budget ceiling to €18.4 billion annually in a move aimed primarily at strengthening defense investment. The increase,

July 17, 2026

Slovenia

Međugorje’s New Miracle: A Grand Slam Champion’s Bid to Transform Bosnian Tennis

Croatia’s Davis Cup captain Ivan Dodig has opened a state of the art tennis complex in his hometown of Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a glittering exhibition match featuring Novak Djokovic, Marin

July 17, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia·Sport

Croatia’s Cooling Demand Soars Above EU Average as Air Conditioning Use Doubles

Croatia has emerged as one of the European Union’s most air conditioning dependent nations, with electricity consumption for cooling rising faster than the bloc’s average as scorching heatwaves become the new normal.

July 17, 2026

Croatia

Serbia and US Launch Strategic Dialogue as Kosovo Looks On

Serbia and the United States are inaugurating a Strategic Dialogue in Washington on Friday, a move both sides are framing as a historic milestone that elevates bilateral relations to a new level

July 17, 2026

Serbia

Kočani to Hold 47th “March of the Angels” as Families Continue Their Fight for Justice

Residents of Kočani will once again gather this Saturday for the 47th edition of the “March of the Angels,” a peaceful demonstration organized by the Association “16 March 2025.” The march will

July 17, 2026

Macedonia

Germany and Macedonia Deepen Military Ties with NATO Focus

The chief of Germany’s armed forces, General Carsten Breuer, visited Skopje this week to advance a strategic partnership that is pushing military cooperation between Berlin and Macedonia into a new phase. During

July 17, 2026

Macedonia

Xi Jinping Positions China as Leader of a New Global AI Order Rivaling The US

Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined an ambitious vision for China’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, presenting Beijing as a champion of open source AI, international cooperation, and global

July 17, 2026

Whats New

Netflix Shares Plunge as Revenue Forecast Misses and Viewing Data Gets Scarcer

Netflix sent Wall Street reeling on Thursday after forecasting third quarter revenue and earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, while announcing it would slash the frequency of its viewing hours reports

July 17, 2026

Business

6.4 Million Fans, 20 Billion Views, and Now a President: The World Cup Final Gets the Full Show

President Donald Trump will travel to New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday to watch Argentina face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, capping what the White House has hailed

July 17, 2026

Sport·Whats New

The $100,000 Mistake: What Happens When You Fly a Drone Near a World Cup Match

Federal agencies have confiscated more than 700 drones from operators violating restricted airspace around FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums and fan zones since the tournament began on June 11, the FBI reported

July 17, 2026

Whats New

AI Data Center Boom Ignites Backlash Across Rural America

A $16 billion data center project in Saline Township, Michigan, has become the latest flashpoint in a growing national rebellion against the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, uniting voters across party lines

July 17, 2026

Whats New

Trump Administration Revives ‘Public Charge’ Rule to Deny Green Cards Over Benefit Use

The Trump administration is bringing back a controversial policy that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits including food stamps, Medicaid, and housing vouchers, with the rule set to

July 17, 2026

Politics·Whats New