Slovakia's Fico: EU's Last Disruptor

After Orbán's defeat in Hungary, Slovakia's PM Robert Fico remains the EU's last Russia-friendly, Ukraine-critical leader, systematically consolidating power while resisting Brussels and maintaining Russian energy ties.

Mali Faces Coordinated Jihadist Attacks

Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks on military sites in Mali's capital Bamako and other regions, marking the largest assault in years against the military junta.

Ukraine Attacks Burn Putin's Oil Billions

Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and terminals are destroying Putin's increased oil revenues, offsetting gains from higher oil prices during Iran-US conflict.