Lithuania accuses Russia of arson attempts targeting military aid to Ukraine
17 January 2026 11:38 Lithuanian authorities have accused Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of attempting to set fire to…
Azerbaijan, Belarus strengthen law enforcement ties
16 January 2026 20:29 Azerbaijan’s Interior Minister, Colonel General Vilayat Eyvazov, met with Belarusian Interior Minister, Police Lieutenant…
Russia says Moldova targeting its citizens, issues travel advisory
16 January 2026 18:17 Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong advisory urging Russian citizens to avoid travelling…
Sweden invests millions into mobile aerial defences to step up city protection
Sweden has pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to bolster its drone forces and expand its space capabilities—two…
Why gold prices hold firm as geopolitics and data risk collide?
Spot gold remains resilient in the upper $4,580–$4,620 range per ounce as of January 15, 2026, consolidating near…
Croatia’s president attacks France over fighter jet sales to Serbia
Croatian President Zoran Milanović has sharply criticised France for selling Croatia used Rafale fighter jets while providing Serbia…
Moldova offers support to Transnistria, linking aid to reintegration talks
14 January 2026 17:00 Chisinau has signaled that it could provide assistance to Transnistria, a breakaway state of…
Gold price surge boosts Swiss National Bank’s profit
ZURICH, Jan 9 (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank made a profit of around 26 billion Swiss francs…
European defence stocks hit record high, dollar gains amid geopolitical events
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – European defence stocks jumped to a record high and oil prices and the…
Foreign entities should have no rights on Italy’s gold reserves, Meloni’s party says
ROME, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Foreign shareholders of Italy’s central bank should not be able to claim rights…
Precious metals continue to run on geopolitical and economic uncertainty
(Kitco Commentary) – Gold and silver posted substantial weekly gains, marking the fifth positive week out of the…
Fed’s Bostic says high inflation still central bank’s main challenge -radio interview
Jan 9 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said on Friday in a radio…