Disputes in the EU intensify over sharp rise in Schengen visas for Russians
Debates over visa policy toward Russian citizens have flared up again across European Union member states. In 2025, Russians received more than 620,000 Schengen visas — the highest figure since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the Euractiv portal, the number of visas issued to Russians…
Trump declares drug cartels terrorist organization #1
President Donald Trump has signed a directive approving an updated National Counterterrorism Strategy. The complete elimination of transnational drug cartels has now been declared the administration’s top priority, with the White House viewing them as one of the greatest threats to U.S. national security. “Drug cartels are not simply criminal…
Major UK regional elections underway
Today, Thursday 7 May, millions of British citizens are casting their votes in some of the most significant regional elections in recent years. Local elections are taking place across England, while voters in Scotland and Wales are choosing new representatives for their national parliaments. According to the Electoral Commission, more…
Global oil reserves plunge by record 200 million barrels in April
Global commercial crude oil inventories fell by a record 200 million barrels in April amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. This poses serious risks of a sharp rise in fuel prices ahead of the summer travel season, according to S&P Global Energy. According to S&P Global Energy estimates, oil…
Norway resumes gas production at three closed fields
The Norwegian government has decided to resume operations at three previously closed gas fields. The measure is aimed at increasing energy supplies to Europe amid the continent’s ongoing energy security challenges. According to Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, restarting the fields will allow for a rapid increase in natural…