UK refuses to be drawn into war with Iran despite Trump’s criticism
British Defence Secretary John Healey has stated that the United Kingdom will not participate in a large-scale war in the Middle East, despite a new wave of sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump. Responding to the American leader’s accusations that Britain is insufficiently involved in operations against Iran, Healey…
Poland plans to expand Its Army to 500,000 service members
Poland is continuing a large-scale build-up of its armed forces. Under the long-term Programme for the Development of the Polish Armed Forces 2025–2039, approved in late 2025, the total size of the army is to reach 500,000 personnel by 2039. Of these: 300,000 will be active-duty professional service members (including…
Switzerland once again at the center of international investigations
Switzerland is once again drawing intense global scrutiny due to a series of scandals involving its banking system. Regulators and law enforcement agencies from several countries, including the United States, are investigating cases in which Swiss banks were allegedly used to store and launder assets belonging to sanctioned individuals —…
UK-France deal on illegal Channel crossings on the brink of collapse
Negotiations between the UK and France over renewing a key agreement to tackle illegal migration across the English Channel have reached an impasse. The current deal expires tonight, and experts fear a sharp spike in crossing attempts in the coming days. Under the existing agreement, the UK funds a significant…
Sociologists assess Orbán’s chances ahead of Hungary’s elections
Less than two weeks before Hungary’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for April 12, opinion polls show that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party Fidesz is facing the most serious challenge in its entire time in power. The main opposition player, the centrist Tisza party led by Péter Magyar, holds a confident…