Russia Planned a Second September 11, Scale of Disruption Said to Be Massive
Russian authorities allegedly plotted a second September 11 by staging explosive tests across Europe, officials say, prompting arrests in…
Maria Corina Machado Won’t Attend Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will be represented by her daughter at the Oslo Nobel ceremony after a year of hiding, while…
Should Poland Tighten Ties with the US? Gazeta.pl Poll Surprises
On December 9, a Gazeta.pl survey of 5,117 readers found that only 16.85% favor closer ties with the United States, while 72.46% oppose and…
Kremlin Endorses Trump’s Call for Ukraine Elections, Echoing Long‑Held Moscow View
Kremlin officials praised Donald Trump’s remarks urging Ukraine to hold presidential elections, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denounced…
The world watches Oslo: “Guests’ origins remain unclear”
Since the 1990s Oslo’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony has been held in City Hall, yet the list of invitees remains shrouded in mystery, leaving…
Oslo’s Nobel Peace Prize: From Royal Palaces to City Hall Tradition
Norway’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, now in Oslo’s city hall, maintains royal splendor, selective guest lists and measured speeches, while the…
Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado, No Recipient in Oslo
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not attend the Oslo ceremony; her daughter will accept the award and speak in…
US Mulls Leaving NATO; Polish Defence Minister Says Troops Will Stay
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie introduced a bill on December 9 to formally withdraw the United States from NATO, while Polish Defence…
Finns’ President Criticises NATO Expansion as “Last‑Minute” Decision
Finnish President Alexander Stubb denounced Finland’s late NATO membership, calling staying outside an “strategic mistake,” in a speech in…
Hungarian Foreign Minister After Moscow Visit: “We Want to Secure the Best Position”
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó visited Moscow on 9 Dec 2023 with a 34‑member business delegation, declaring Hungary aims to secure…