Moldova’s EU dream hangs in balance as shock referendum result nears – POLITICO

Moldova’s EU dream hangs in balance as shock referendum result nears – POLITICO

More than 1.5 million people, or 51 percent of the electorate, cast ballots in the nationwide referendum — well above the one-third required to be considered valid. In a simultaneous presidential election, Sandu, who is seeking a second term in office, topped the list of candidates with `37 percent of the vote and 90 percent … Read more

Israel strikes Beirut, Gaza following drone attack on Netanyahu’s home – POLITICO

Israel strikes Beirut, Gaza following drone attack on Netanyahu’s home – POLITICO

This follows a drone attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israeli town of Caesare on Saturday. Gideon Sa’ar, a member of Netanyahu’s security cabinet, said he holds Lebanon responsible for this attack. “From the territory of a U.N. member state — Lebanon — an assassination attempt was made on the prime … Read more

North Korean troops in Ukraine war called ‘huge’ escalation risk – POLITICO

North Korean troops in Ukraine war called ‘huge’ escalation risk – POLITICO

Both the Kremlin and Pyongyang deny they have engaged in military transfers. And NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Friday that he could not “confirm reports that North Koreans are actively now as soldiers engaged in the war effort.” But Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last summer signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty that commits … Read more

Russia suspected of planting device on plane which caused UK warehouse fire – POLITICO

Russia suspected of planting device on plane which caused UK warehouse fire – POLITICO

A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism spokesperson said: “We can confirm that officers from counter-terrorism policing are investigating an incident at a commercial premises in Midpoint Way, Minworth. “The investigation remains ongoing and there have been no arrests in our investigation at this time. As part of our enquiries, officers are liaising with other European law enforcement … Read more

Hezbollah’s fatal miscalculations – POLITICO

Hezbollah’s fatal miscalculations – POLITICO

Astonishingly scything through arch-foe Hezbollah’s upper echelons, remorselessly picking off leaders and military commanders one after another, Israel’s becoming increasingly bullish, convinced the disaster of Oct. 7 is being paid back. Israel is being made safer, victory snatched from the jaws of defeat — or so its leaders argue. And soon, they believe, it will … Read more

Iran open to cease-fire efforts in Lebanon — if Israel stops bombing Gaza – POLITICO

Iran open to cease-fire efforts in Lebanon — if Israel stops bombing Gaza – POLITICO

As the Iranian minister met with Lebanese and Hezbollah officials in Beirut, Israel continued to pick off top Hezbollah commanders with airstrikes. Hashem Safieddine, seen as Nasrallah’s most likely successor, was possibly among the dead in a series punishing Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut this week. Israeli officials say they are still … Read more

California’s failed AI safety bill is a warning to Britain – POLITICO

California’s failed AI safety bill is a warning to Britain – POLITICO

Meta executive and former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently said Britain had “wasted a huge amount of time.” | Nhac Nguyen/AFP via Getty Images But California’s experience had other lessons for Britain, too. In vetoing the bill, Newsom took aim at its narrow focus on frontier systems, arguing that it ignored the context … Read more

Target Iran: Israel seizes its moment to reshape the Middle East

Target Iran: Israel seizes its moment to reshape the Middle East

TEL AVIV — Israel’s leaders believe they now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the Middle East, one that goes well beyond pulverizing Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear on Monday that his ultimate target in the regional power shift is to undermine the authority of Tehran’s clerical leadership, defanging the … Read more

Israel on ‘high alert’ for possible retaliation after killing of Hezbollah chief – POLITICO

Israel on ‘high alert’ for possible retaliation after killing of Hezbollah chief – POLITICO

Israel carried out the airstrike as Hezbollah’s leaders met at their headquarters in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh. The IDF said Ali Karaki, in charge of Hezbollah’s southern front, was also killed in the strike along with other senior commanders. The militant group, confirming Nasrallah’s death, vowed to “continue the holy war against the enemy and in … Read more

House won’t hold priority debate on MPs implicated in foreign interference report: Speaker

House won’t hold priority debate on MPs implicated in foreign interference report: Speaker

MPs will not hold a priority debate on how to release the names of politicians implicated in a foreign interference report released earlier this year. House Speaker Greg Fergus ruled Monday that the question of privilege raised by NDP MP Jenny Kwan in June didn’t rise to the level of a “prima facie” violation of MPs’ … Read more