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Alert in Vilnius: Lithuanian President and Prime Minister take shelter due to drone
On Tuesday, the Lithuanian capital was paralyzed due to a drone threat. The country's president and prime minister were forced to evacuate to a shelter immediately.
Austria starts gas production from the country's largest new field
The energy group OMV has started commercial production of natural gas from the Wittau field near Vienna, which is described as the most significant discovery in Austria in the last four decades and an important step toward greater energy independence for the country.
UK eases sanctions on Russian fuel: what has changed?
The UK government has eased sanctions on petroleum products from the Russian Federation that have been processed in third countries. We analyze how this will affect the market and prices.
Rebellion in the sky: Small airlines stand up against new EU compensation rules
Over 35 European airlines are calling for a revision of the EU261 reforms. High fuel prices and the geopolitical situation are threatening regional flights.
Chisinau summons Russian ambassador following Putin's decree on citizenship in Transnistria
Moldova has summoned the Russian ambassador following a series of actions by Moscow, including a decree by Vladimir Putin for simplified Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria and a flight of a Russian drone over Moldovan airspace.
Head of "Teleradio-Moldova" resigns following "Eurovision 2026" jury vote scandal
Director General of "Teleradio-Moldova" Vlad Turcanu has resigned due to the scandal involving the Moldovan jury's scores at "Eurovision 2026", which deprived Ukraine of points and gave only 3 to Romania despite high public votes.
30 days of new travel restrictions to the US due to Ebola outbreak
The CDC is introducing a 30-day ban on entry to the U.S. for travelers who have been to Ebola hotspots in Africa, following a confirmed case of an American infected in the DR Congo. The WHO has declared the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern.
Beijing: "Xi Jinping's words on Ukraine" are a fabrication
The Chinese Foreign Ministry denied a "Financial Times" report, according to which Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin "might regret" the war in Ukraine. Beijing speaks of a "pure fabrication" against the backdrop of Putin's upcoming visit and the preparation of a voluminous declaration and dozens of bilateral agreements.
"Ryanair" braces for "worst-case scenario": high fuel costs, war, and risk of bankruptcies in aviation
"Ryanair" has an action plan for a severe escalation in the aviation fuel crisis and tensions in the Middle East. The company has hedged 80% of its fuel, expects bankruptcies among weaker carriers, and is betting on strong profits and flexible pricing instead of a separate fuel surcharge.
US and China establish new trade and investment boards
The US and China are establishing a "Trade Board" and an "Investment Board" for better economic cooperation, including rare earth elements, Boeing aircraft, and American agricultural products.
Maritime giants switch to trucks: rates through Hormuz exceed pandemic peaks
MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd are shifting some of their cargo to road and rail transport due to the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and record-high maritime rates and war risk surcharges.
Drone hits Barakah NPP in Abu Dhabi, fire erupts, no casualties reported
A drone has struck the area of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, causing a fire in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter. There are no injuries and no increase in radiation levels has been reported.
Dubai, Heathrow, and LAX – the world’s most polluting airports by carbon footprint
A new global analysis shows that flights connected to airports in Dubai, London, and Los Angeles emit three times more CO2 than the entire city of Paris, and just 100 airports generate two-thirds of passenger aviation emissions.
Asia between the heat of a "super El Niño" and the Middle East energy shock
Asian economies are entering a dangerous combination of a "super El Niño", fuel shortages, and rising energy prices, which threatens food and social stability.
Hantavirus on a cruise ship: Is there a real danger of a global epidemic?
Professor Andrey Chorbanov comments on the risk of hantavirus. Learn how the virus is transmitted, why its incubation period is dangerous, and what the chances are for a mass outbreak.