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Croatian MEP Urges EU to Take Firmer Line on Serbia and Review Funding

Croatian Member of the European Parliament Tomislav Sokol has called for a tougher European Union approach toward Serbia, arguing that Brussels should reassess its financial support to Belgrade unless there are deeper

April 28, 2026

Politics

Trump Holds Emergency Security Meeting as Washington Restates Two Red Lines for Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council to discuss a new Iranian proposal that could be linked to efforts to reduce military tensions in the Middle

April 28, 2026

Politics

U.S. Forces Intercept Oil Tanker Reportedly Bound for Iranian Port

U.S. military forces have stopped a crude oil tanker that was reportedly heading toward an Iranian port, in the latest maritime incident linked to heightened security measures around Iran’s shipping routes. According

April 28, 2026

Whats New

Wall Street Hits New Records as Tech Stocks and AI Drive Investor Optimism

Stocks in New York climbed to new record levels as investors continued to place strong confidence in the technology sector, with artificial intelligence once again emerging as one of the main drivers

April 28, 2026

Whats New

Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, but Demands End to U.S. Blockade and War

Iran has sent a new proposal to Washington aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as pressure grows on global energy markets and fears deepen over the economic consequences of the blocked

April 28, 2026

Politics

Oil Prices Climb as Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge

Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as investors watched developments in the Middle East, where uncertainty over the conflict and the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continues to

April 28, 2026

Business

Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal as White House Repeats Key Conditions for Ending the Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has held talks with his senior security advisers over a new Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, according to reports cited by The

April 28, 2026

Politics

Merz Says U.S. Has Been “Humiliated” by Iran as Conflict Drags On

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticized Washington’s handling of the conflict with Iran, saying the United States has been “humiliated” by Tehran and warning that the crisis is unlikely to be

April 27, 2026

Politics

Scientists Consider Giant Bering Strait Dam to Slow Collapse of Key Atlantic Ocean Current

Scientists are examining one of the most ambitious climate engineering ideas ever proposed: building a massive barrier across the Bering Strait, the narrow passage between Russia and Alaska. The goal would be

April 27, 2026

Whats New

EU Funds for Serbia Under Pressure as MEP Warns Vučić Over Media Freedom Concerns

Serbia could face serious consequences regarding European Union funding if concerns over democratic standards, media freedom and pressure on journalists continue, according to Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten from the Socialists and Democrats

April 27, 2026

Serbia

Montenegro Enters Tourist Season with Cautious Optimism Amid External Uncertainty

Montenegro is approaching the upcoming summer tourist season with what industry experts describe as “moderate optimism,” driven partly by shifting global travel patterns but constrained by persistent domestic challenges. The ongoing crisis

April 27, 2026

Montenegro

Bosnia and Herzegovina Named Europe’s Most Popular Tourist Destination as Social Media Interest Surges

Bosnia and Herzegovina has been named the most popular tourist destination in Europe, according to data from the travel platform Tripscout, based on activity and interest on social media. The reports state

April 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina