The number of UN peacekeepers worldwide has fallen to its lowest level since 2000
Due to geopolitical tensions and chronic funding problems, the number of personnel in UN peacekeeping missions has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, according to a new press release from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). According to the institute, fewer military, police, and civilian personnel are…
The husband of the former Scottish Prime Minister admitted to grand theft
Former Scottish National Party (SNP) Chief of Staff Peter Murrell has formally pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the party. Murrell, who is the husband of former Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, was remanded in custody following a court hearing. According to investigators, thefts occurred between 2019 and 2023. According…
Europol launches new campaign to find Europe’s most wanted
Europol has announced the launch of a large-scale international campaign to find the continent’s most dangerous criminals. The updated EU Most Wanted list includes dozens of suspects in serious crimes. The list includes individuals wanted for murder, drug trafficking, major fraud, and involvement in organized crime. Among them are two…
Putin signed a controversial law paving the way for new military adventures abroad
Vladimir Putin signed a highly controversial federal law that effectively gives him carte blanche to deploy the Russian army abroad under the pretext of “protecting Russian citizens.” The new document allows the president to unilaterally authorize military operations against any country allegedly “persecuting” Russian citizens under foreign or international court…
European countries reacted sharply to the Kremlin’s threats to launch new strikes on Kyiv
European capitals condemned the Kremlin’s latest threats to launch massive strikes on Kyiv, calling them a “dangerous escalation” and “an attempt to intimidate not only Ukraine but the entire continent.” The reaction was prompted by recent public rhetoric from high-ranking Russian officials, who openly declared their readiness to “strike Kyiv”…