Iran, Zölle, Europa: Trumps Rede zur Lage der Nation

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Council of Europe move targets antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and wider religious intolerance
As hate incidents and polarisation increase across borders, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has linked the protection of religious minorities to the organisation’s core post-war promise of “never again” and its ongoing work on anti-discrimination and democratic resilience. The approa

During Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s visit to Trump last year, the U.S. leader expressed frustration over construction challenges at his Irish resort, wrongly blaming Brussels instead of Dublin.
Next month, Trump is expected to offer praise to Martin for the approval of the Irish ballroom.
Martin’s spokesperson welcomed the decision but emphasized it was a local issue for Clare co

The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) was issued on Monday by the Government, World Bank Group, European Commission, and United Nations.
As the Russian invasion enters its fifth year on February 24, direct damage has reached over $195 billion, up from $176 billion reported last February.
“This devastating war is a stain on our collective consciousness and remains a threat to

“The European Union will not allow Russia to force our courageous Ukrainian friends into submission through cold. Instead, we are increasing our support to ensure the lights stay on,” stated Jørgensen.
He mentioned that the €920 million would be allocated to “strengthen grids, restore damaged heat and power plants, improve physical protection, and enhance decentralized electricit

Global Human Rights Agenda Mapped at the 61st Regular Session
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is holding its sixty-first regular session in Geneva from 23 February to 31 March 2026. This session gathers ministers and senior officials during a high-level segment (23–25 February) and features weeks of country debates, expert dialogues, and mandate and resolution votes. Major discussi

The escalation of conflict is increasing risks for civilians and aid workers, with three humanitarian staff members killed between 7 and 16 February in Jonglei and Upper Nile states, as reported by the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Access to some severely affected areas remains limited despite renewed promises from authorities to facilitate relief efforts.
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov increased pressure by telling reporters on Tuesday that authorities noted “a large number of violations” and Telegram’s “unwillingness … to cooperate.”
The investigation represents the latest episode in Moscow’s long-standing conflict with Durov. In 2018, Russia attempted to block Telegram after the company refused to provide encryption keys—a ban that ulti

The meeting between Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, and Hazem Al-Sharaa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Economic Development of Syria, goes beyond typical diplomacy. Official statements indicate they reviewed UAE-Syria relations and discussed Syria’s economic changes amidst regional and global shifts.
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Britain is targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, which consists of oil tankers used to circumvent sanctions. These vessels have been tracked, intercepted, and boarded by the U.K. and its allies. The U.K. is imposing sanctions on 48 vessels and 175 companies within Russia’s “2Rivers” illicit oil network. The U.K. Foreign Office stated this action sends a clear message that Russian oil is not available o