Finnish President Alexander Stubb says Europe now ranks third in U.S. foreign policy priorities, revealing how Washington’s national security strategy is divided into five key regions amid rising tensions with Russia.


Finnish President says Europe is third in US policy priority 


Global dairy prices are losing steam, with butter, whole milk powder and cheese all turning sharply lower. The drop comes as milk output surges across New Zealand, Europe, the US and South America, pushing supply beyond demand. Let’s take a closer look at what’s driving the slide.


Global Dairy Prices Weaken 

Israel is leveraging battlefield footage from its war in Gaza and from recent operations in Lebanon and against Iran to promote its latest military technology to Western buyers. Delegations from Germany, Norway, the U.K., India, and other nations attended a defence conference in Tel Aviv showcasing “battle-tested” drones and weapons systems. The event drew a larger crowd than last year, even as Israel faces international criticism and ICC arrest warrants for its top leaders. With Europe fearing a potential Russian offensive and ramping up defence spending, Israeli military hardware is in high demand.

Europe Turns to Israeli Arms After Gaza War as Fears of a Russian Offensive Grow

A U.S. bill proposing withdrawal from NATO has triggered alarm across Europe, raising fears that Washington may step back from its oldest military alliance. As Trump doubles down on his America First message, European allies are bracing for the possibility of a future where the U.S. no longer anchors NATO. What happens if Article 5 loses America? Watch the full report on a decision that could reshape global security.


U.S. Lawmaker Calls NATO 'Not a Trusted Organisation' 

Europe has launched its largest-ever planetary defence exercise after the 3I/Atlas asteroid alert triggered emergency preparedness drills across multiple nations. This video explains what 3I/Atlas is, why authorities responded so urgently, and how Europe is testing its capacity to detect and respond to potential asteroid threats. We break down the science, risks, and global coordination behind the drill.


Europe Activates Largest Planetary Defence Drill Ever

Ukraine is preparing to send an updated peace proposal to the United States as part of its ongoing diplomatic strategy amid the Russia conflict. Meanwhile, Pope Francis has criticised Donald Trump’s recent comments on Europe, calling for responsible leadership and unity. 

Ukraine To Send Updated Peace Deal To USA | Pope Criticises Trump's Comments On Europe 

US President Donald Trump, while talking to Politico, bragged that NATO calls him “daddy”. He praised Viktor Orbán for his immigration policy and claimed that Orbán sought a US-backed financial shield that is worth up to $20 billion. He claimed that European civilisation is in decay, specifically due to a major influx of migration and support for Ukraine. He called &nbsp;Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman, “PT Barnum,” who “crooked” Biden out of $350 billion.<h2>Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline&nbsp;</h2>Trump claims that Europe has lost its global influence over the years, and some leaders are good, but some are “stupid”. He specifically pointed out their immigration policies. Trump argued that soon, some countries will not be viable.“You get some real stupid ones, too. But, uh, they’re not doing a good job. Europe is not doing a good job in many ways. They’re not doing a good job,” said Trump.He said that NATO calls him “daddy”, he raised their contribution from 2 per cent of GDP to 5 per cent of GDP, “the 2 per cent they weren’t paying and the 5 per cent they are paying.”. He said they every time the US sends weapons to Europe, they give it to Ukraine. Even after 4 years of war, they are not involved in production.&nbsp;When asked about the Trump administration's new foreign policy, which intends to reshape Europe's politics, “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations,” he responded that Europe is trying to be politically correct, which is going to be terrible for them.He hinted that the US is deeply involved with European politics now. &nbsp;“Well, I’d endorse ... I’ve endorsed people, but I’ve endorsed people that a lot of Europeans don’t like. I’ve endorsed Viktor Orbán… he allows nobody in his country. And Poland has done a very good job in that respect, too. But most European, uh, nations, uh, they’re ... they’re decaying. They’re decaying."&nbsp;Trump went on to attack London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, calling him a terrible person. “He’s got a totally different ideology of what he’s supposed to have. And he gets elected because so many people have come in. They vote for him now because you know, it’s like ... it’s uh, one of those things. But I hate what’s happened to London, and I hate what’s happened to Paris. I hate when I see it.”<h2>Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman</h2>Donald Trump drew a comparison of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the “America's Greatest Showman,” PT Barnum. Trump alleges that Zelenskyy tricked former US President Joe Biden into giving him $350 billion. He said that even before Putin, “it was an understanding that Ukraine would not be going into NATO.” He said that Zelenskyy went in and asked for Crimea back from Putin and wanted to join NATO, which of course triggered Putin, then "crooked Joe Biden to give him $350 billion. And look what it got ... got him. About 25 per cent of his country is missing."Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a peace plan that involves the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory. Trump claimed that peace is difficult because both Putin and Zelenskyy hate each other. He also suggested that Zelenskyy, in the guise of war, has taken away the democratic rights of the Ukrainian people, many of whom are not happy with Zelenskyy.&nbsp;

Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline due to immigration, praises Viktor Orbán, attacks Sadiq Khan, and says Zelenskyy “tricked Biden” into giving $350B.

US President Donald Trump, while talking to Politico, bragged that NATO calls him “daddy”. He praised Viktor Orbán for his immigration policy and claimed that Orbán sought a US-backed financial shield that is worth up to $20 billion. He claimed that European civilisation is in decay, specifically due to a major influx of migration and support for Ukraine. He called Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman, “PT Barnum,” who “crooked” Biden out of $350 billion. Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline Trump claims that Europe has lost its global influence over the years, and some leaders are good, but some are “stupid”. He specifically pointed out their immigration policies. Trump argued that soon, some countries will not be viable. “You get some real stupid ones, too. But, uh, they’re not doing a good job. Europe is not doing a good job in many ways. They’re not doing a good job,” said Trump. He said that NATO calls him “daddy”, he raised their contribution from 2 per cent of GDP to 5 per cent of GDP, “the 2 per cent they weren’t paying and the 5 per cent they are paying.”. He said they every time the US sends weapons to Europe, they give it to Ukraine. Even after 4 years of war, they are not involved in production. When asked about the Trump administration's new foreign policy, which intends to reshape Europe's politics, “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations,” he responded that Europe is trying to be politically correct, which is going to be terrible for them. He hinted that the US is deeply involved with European politics now. “Well, I’d endorse ... I’ve endorsed people, but I’ve endorsed people that a lot of Europeans don’t like. I’ve endorsed Viktor Orbán… he allows nobody in his country. And Poland has done a very good job in that respect, too. But most European, uh, nations, uh, they’re ... they’re decaying. They’re decaying." Trump went on to attack London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, calling him a terrible person. “He’s got a totally different ideology of what he’s supposed to have. And he gets elected because so many people have come in. They vote for him now because you know, it’s like ... it’s uh, one of those things. But I hate what’s happened to London, and I hate what’s happened to Paris. I hate when I see it.” Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman Donald Trump drew a comparison of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the “America's Greatest Showman,” PT Barnum. Trump alleges that Zelenskyy tricked former US President Joe Biden into giving him $350 billion. He said that even before Putin, “it was an understanding that Ukraine would not be going into NATO.” He said that Zelenskyy went in and asked for Crimea back from Putin and wanted to join NATO, which of course triggered Putin, then "crooked Joe Biden to give him $350 billion. And look what it got ... got him. About 25 per cent of his country is missing." Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a peace plan that involves the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory. Trump claimed that peace is difficult because both Putin and Zelenskyy hate each other. He also suggested that Zelenskyy, in the guise of war, has taken away the democratic rights of the Ukrainian people, many of whom are not happy with Zelenskyy.

Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline due to immigration, praises Viktor Orbán, attacks Sadiq Khan, and says Zelenskyy “tricked Biden” into giving $350B.

Donald Trump says NATO calls him 'daddy', calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'PT Barnum' who 'tricked Biden'

European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday night amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds of frozen Russian assets.


European countries back Zelensky amid US peace push

European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday night amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds of frozen Russian assets.

European Leaders Rally Behind Ukraine in Downing Street Talks

The U.S. has released a new National Security Strategy that urges Europe to take a leading role in NATO and assumes greater responsibility for its own defense, warning that current trends risk "civilizational erasure" on the continent. 


US vs Europe: Trump says Europe is taking advantage of American generosity

Experience Hot air balloon in Delhi, and we also tell you where you can go to experience Hot Air Balloons in India. And as the world prepares for Christmas, we take you to the beautiful Christmas markets across Europe, and some of the magnificent Christmas decorations around the world. We also bring to you the unique Gingerbread Art and Competition.


Hot air ballooning in Delhi | Christmas preparation across Europe | Gingerbread art and competition

US Releases Its National Security Strategy, Slams Europe 

The U.S. has released a new National Security Strategy that urges Europe to take a leading role in NATO and assumes greater responsibility for its own defense, warning that current trends risk "civilizational erasure" on the continent. 

New U.S. Strategy Document: Europe Must Lead NATO, Avoids Civilizational Erasure 

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (December 3, 2025) he believes Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end the Ukraine war despite inconclusive talks in Moscow, as U.S. officials prepared for a follow-up meeting with Kyiv’s top negotiator.

Trump Says Putin Wants To End Ukraine War 

The European Commission will move ahead with controversial plans to fund Ukraine with a loan based on Russia’s frozen assets, but in a concession to concerns raised by Belgium, which hosts most of the assets, the EU executive has also proposed another option: an EU loan based on common borrowing.

EU Moves To Seize $105 BN of Russian Assets To Fund Ukraine Reparations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued one of his sharpest warnings to Europe yet — cautioning that if the continent chooses the path of war with Moscow, Russia is fully prepared to respond. Putin went even further, stating that the situation could quickly reach a point where no one is left on the European side for Moscow to negotiate with. 

Putin Threatens Europe, 'No One Will Be Left to Negotiate With...' 

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, have met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The meeting comes after Putin accused European leaders of trying to obstruct a US-backed peace proposal. With Washington, Moscow and Europe pulling in different directions, the high-level talks raise new questions about the future of the proposed peace deal and global diplomatic alignments.


Putin Meets Trump Envoys Kushner & Witkoff Amid Friction With Europe

France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next year, President Emmanuel Macron said, in the face of what it views as a growing threat posed by Russia. Now France is not alone,  Germany pledges 260,000-strong army. Poland and the Baltics ramp up defence. Europe’s biggest rearmament since 1945. 


France Unveils New Voluntary Military Program To Counter Global Threats 

Elon Musk’s X is in chaos after a new feature revealed where accounts are actually based—triggering accusations of global troll farms, fake MAGA influencers, and foreign influence operations. The tool, launched by X’s head of product Nikita Bier, exposed networks allegedly operating from Nigeria, Thailand, Bangladesh, Eastern Europe, and more. Investigators say the feature confirms long-suspected foreign-run political manipulation online. Here’s what the data reveals—and why it matters.


Elon Musk’s X Explodes Over New Location Feature: Troll Farms Exposed? 

The race for space dominance has shifted north, and the Arctic is now a critical hub for global satellite networks. From Deadhorse, Alaska, to Svalbard’s massive polar station, major powers are scrambling to build antenna farms that maintain nonstop contact with satellites circling above. These remote facilities are shaping global security, powering surveillance systems, enabling military coordination and climate monitoring—and climate change is raising the stakes even higher. This deep dive explains why ground antennas in the frozen north now matter as much as rockets in orbit.

The Arctic Space Race Heats Up: China, U.S., Europe Build Antenna Farms in the Far North

A rapid defence reset is underway in Europe as governments prepare for a potential war with Russia, without the U.S. Germany, Poland, France and the Baltic states are leading record increases in military spending, while arms factories move to 24/7 production and NATO pushes for a unified air and missile-defence shield. Why is Europe dramatically raising defence budgets? Why are countries reconsidering conscription? And why are NATO officials warning about 2030?

Europe Prepares for Next War With Russia With AI Sub-hunter, Doomsday Drones

Germany, Europe’s biggest economy and once the world’s benchmark for industrial strength, is now facing its toughest economic test in decades. Our next report breaks down what’s really behind Germany’s slowdown, how global shifts are reshaping its economy, and why the stakes extend far beyond its borders. Take a look…


The clock is ticking for Germany’s industrial revival 

An early winter blast has swept across Europe, prompting weather authorities to issue fresh snow and ice warnings. The UK Met Office has issued an amber snow warning for northern England, with yellow ice warnings covering large parts of Wales, northern and central England, and southern Scotland. 

Winter Hits Early Across Europe; Met Office Issues New Snow and Ice Warnings

Ukraine has signed a major defence pact with France to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets over the next decade, a deal Zelensky calls “historic.” But as the frontline collapses and Russia intensifies drone and missile attacks, a bigger question is how will Ukraine finance this multibillion-euro purchase? With Europe examining grants, loans, and the use of frozen Russian assets, and with European arms manufacturers poised for huge profits, we break down the battlefield, the financing, and the geopolitics behind Kyiv’s biggest aircraft deal yet.

Europe Arms Suppliers Rake Profits From Ukraine War | Ukraine Inks Major Rafale Jet Deal With France

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Europe is “on the brink of war,” comparing today’s tensions to historical precedents. Defending his stance on Ukraine aid, he said Hungary’s position is driven solely by national interest, not pressure from other EU members. 


Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warns of a looming war in Europe 

A new interactive map is helping researchers uncover thousands of long-lost Roman roads across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. This video breaks down how the discovery was made and how the tool lets anyone navigate Rome’s world, one road at a time.


100,000 km of hidden Roman roads discovered 

European nations are on high alert following a series of suspicious drone sightings across key regions. Authorities are investigating the potential security threat, while military and law enforcement agencies scramble to respond.

Europe Scrambles for Response Amid Suspicious Drone Sightings

A new arms race is taking shape in Europe as rising tensions between Russia and the United States trigger fresh missile deployments across the continent. NATO allies are on alert, Moscow is escalating rhetoric, and Europe finds itself caught in the middle of a dangerous standoff. Watch the full report on how this new Cold War dynamic is reshaping global security.

Europe Caught Between Russia & U.S. Amid Missile Deployments

Flights were suspended for almost two hours at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Friday after sightings of unidentified drones, the latest in a series of similar scares across Europe, an airport spokesman told AFP.

Unidentified Drone Sightings Raise Security Concerns in Europe

Russia’s nuclear weapons testing and Trump’s immediate resumption of US nuclear testing push Europe into a dangerous new era of rivalry. EU states build military corridors to defend the eastern flank amid mounting superpower tensions. Latest updates on this high-stakes nuclear standoff shaping Europe’s future.


Nuclear brinkmanship returns as east-west tensions explode 

Europe torn between Trump & Putin nuclear threats

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