Politics
Israel signs record gas deal with Egypt worth $34.7bn
The largest energy contract in Israel's history provides for gas exports to Egypt and billions in budget revenues
Russian border guards violate the control line on the border with Estonia
Crossing of the Estonian-Russian control line by the Russian Federation was recorded near Vasknarva on the Narva River
China takes Venezuela's side after Trump's announcement of oil tanker blockade
Beijing condemned the US actions and expressed support for Caracas amid the threat of blocking Venezuelan oil exports
US agrees record $11.1bn arms deal for Taiwan
Washington initiates largest-ever arms package for Taipei amid rising tensions with China
Moldova adds Lukoil to sanctions list due to threats to national security
Chisinau joins US sanctions against Russian oil companies, which, according to the authorities, finance Russia's aggressive potential
Venezuela engages fleet to escort tankers amid US blockade threats
Caracas orders navy to protect oil ships after Donald Trump's statements about blockade of Venezuelan oil
Germany provides Ukraine with another €70 million in winter energy support
The additional funding will help to provide heat, light and water to about 2.6 million Ukrainians during the worst winter of the war
European Council starts with Ukraine: leaders seek €90bn funding solution
The EU Summit in Brussels should determine the mechanism of support for Ukraine for 2026-2027 and the fate of Russia's frozen assets
US Senate approves $901bn defence budget, including $800m in aid to Ukraine
U.S. lawmakers support record defence budget that provides stable funding for Ukraine's security in 2026-2027
Zelenskyy calls on the US and EU to strengthen security guarantees and use frozen Russian assets
The President of Ukraine emphasised that legally binding guarantees from the United States and the EU's decision on Russian assets are critical for Ukraine's security
Maduro says Trump's words on oil and land reveal true US intentions
Venezuelan President accuses Donald Trump of seeking to change power and control the country's resources
US House of Representatives fails to support restrictions on military action against Venezuela
Congressmen reject two Democratic resolutions to withdraw US troops from the Caribbean
