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Trump Proposes Record Military Budget While Cutting Non-Defense Spending

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a significant increase in the military budget for fiscal year 2027, while calling for a 10% reduction in non-defense spending, Reuters reports. The plan comes as

April 6, 2026

Whats New

Former CIA Analyst Warns of Politicization of U.S. Military

Former Central Intelligence Agency analyst Larry Johnson has claimed that the United States military is becoming increasingly politicized, warning that it risks shifting away from its primary role of defending the country

April 6, 2026

Politics

Slovenia’s Trade Balance Turns Negative as Exports Drop

Slovenia recorded a significant shift in its external trade performance at the start of the year, moving from a surplus into a deficit amid a steep decline in exports. According to official

April 6, 2026

Slovenia

Slovenia Prepares for Steady Tourism Season with Focus on Quality and Sustainability

Slovenia’s leading tourist destinations are entering the new season with cautious optimism, as industry stakeholders expect solid visitor numbers while increasingly prioritizing sustainability and quality over mass growth. After a record-breaking 2025,

April 6, 2026

Slovenia

Sarajevo Marks City Day with Commemorations and Cultural Events

The city of Sarajevo is marking its City Day today with a series of commemorative, ceremonial, and cultural activities, honoring one of the most significant dates in its history. April 6 holds

April 6, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

New Tensions Emerge Between Bosnia and Croatia Over Planned Migrant Center at Željava

Relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia are facing renewed strain following plans to establish a migrant reception center at the former Željava military airbase, located near the border between the two

April 6, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Skopje–Sofia Tensions Deepen, Stalling North Macedonia’s EU Path

Tensions between Skopje and Sofia have intensified once again, as disagreements over constitutional amendments continue to stall Macedonia’s path toward European Union membership. The dispute reflects deeper divisions over the implementation of

April 6, 2026

Macedonia

Student Protest in Skopje Over Language Rights in Judicial Exam

Students took to the streets in Skopje today, voicing their dissatisfaction with current regulations that prevent them from taking the judicial exam in the Albanian language. The protest, organized by law students,

April 6, 2026

Macedonia

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, ending a 14-month tenure in the position marked by controversy over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files investigation. The

April 3, 2026

Whats New

The Trillion-Dollar Launch: SpaceX IPO Poised to Shatter All Records

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, reportedly targeting a valuation exceeding $2 trillion, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter The

April 3, 2026

Business

Pentagon Orders Sudden Retirement of US Army Chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, in a surprise move that signals a major leadership shake-up at the top of

April 3, 2026

Whats New

Markets Rattled as Iran Tensions Send Oil Above $110

Oil prices jumped significantly, and global stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump warned of more severe attacks against Iran, raising fears of long-term damage to global energy supplies. The renewed

April 3, 2026

Politics