India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping

Turkey: Government raids, takes over top news channel

Turkish authorities have raided the Istanbul offices of Halk TV, halting broadcasts, appointing a trustee and opening an…

Germany's far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance with the BSW

In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD and BSW are joining forces to push for negotiations with Moscow. What is driving this rapproch…

Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protest

Riot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at…