Intense Emirati lobbying allegedly pushed the European Parliament to drop references to the UAE’s reported support for Sudan’s RSF militia, sparking controversy over foreign influence and accountability.

Syria officially joined the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on November 13, 2025, becoming its 90th member state in a network spanning countries across the world.

Security concerns in Europe have escalated following Russia’s war in Ukraine and the worsening global geopolitical instability, prompting many EU countries to reassess their defense policies.

Billionaire businessman Andrej Babis has won parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, although his populist ANO party fell short of an overall majority.

On September 21, 2025, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal officially recognized the State of Palestine, joining over 140 UN member countries that had previously taken the same step.