In Moldova, court issues in absentia arrest warrant for fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor
On April 24, a Chișinău court issued a 30-day pre-trial detention warrant for fugitive businessman and politician Ilan Shor. The warrant was issued as part of a criminal case into the illegal financing of political parties, which is being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. According to case materials, Shor…
Trump’s approval rating plummets to 37 percent
According to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll conducted on the SurveyMonkey platform from March 30 to April 13, most Americans view the policies of incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump negatively. A total of 63% of respondents said they disapprove of Trump’s performance as head of state. Half of them…
The EPPO launches major corruption investigation into medical equipment procurement in Romania
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has opened an investigation into a major fraud and corruption case involving public procurement of medical equipment in Romania during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an official statement from the prosecutor’s office, the case concerns a contract valued at approximately €1.5 million. Representatives of…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin state visit to the United States
On 27 April 2026, King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit. The trip coincides with the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, to be celebrated on 4 July 2026. On the first day of their stay in…
European military spending grows at record pace
Europe’s sharp 14% increase in spending — to $864 billion — was the primary driver of global military expenditure growth in 2025, according to fresh data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Per the institute, 29 European NATO members collectively spent $559 billion on defence, with 22 of…