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Bulgarian voters, worn down by corruption, back new coalition

14:39 20.04.2026

Bulgarian voters, worn down by corruption, back new coalition

Bulgarians voted decisively on Sunday for politicians promising change and a crackdown on corruption, delivering a blow to the center-right party that had dominated for the last decade, ‘The New York Times’ reports. Former President Rumen Radev, leader of a new coalition, Progressive Bulgaria, claimed an “uncontested victory” in comments …

Power of Confession

9:51 20.04.2026

Power of Confession

The Lord asked the apostles who they thought He was, and St. Peter answered for everybody: “Thou art the Christ" [Mk. 8:29]. It took time for this confession of faith to mature; but when it did, it rooted deeply in the heart, becoming its basic navigation instrument. Marred, though not …

Enough is enough! Pentagon says Ukraine support can’t rely on American contributions

9:50 20.04.2026

Enough is enough! Pentagon says Ukraine support can’t rely on American contributions

The Pentagon’s top policy official is warning that future military support for Ukraine cannot depend on the United States, sharpening pressure on European allies to take the lead. At Ukraine’s latest support meeting, Elbridge Colby pushed Europe to shoulder more of Ukraine aid as allies unveiled new pledges, POLITICO reports. …

A voice crying in Europe – Salvini: “Stop green deal and stability pact, back to buying gas and oil from Russia!”

9:49 20.04.2026

A voice crying in Europe – Salvini: “Stop green deal and stability pact, back to buying gas and oil from Russia!”

Suspend the rules of the Stability Pact that 'are blocking our economy' and that 'ideological monster called the Green Deal'. Do like the US "which suspended sanctions on Russian oil". Return 'to nuclear power'. Giving 'priority to immigration from neighbouring countries in terms of culture and values' for 'true integration'. …

American military will pursue vessels around the world that are helping Iran, as it steps up ‘Economic Fury’

9:48 20.04.2026

American military will pursue vessels around the world that are helping Iran, as it steps up ‘Economic Fury’

The U.S. military is preparing in coming days to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters, according to U.S. officials, expanding its naval crackdown beyond the Middle East, ‘The Wall Street Journal’ writes. The planning comes as the Iranian military continues to tighten its grip on …

Britain has no money for defence – Chancellor Reeves in talks over ‘war bonds’ to fund defence spending

9:46 20.04.2026

Britain has no money for defence – Chancellor Reeves in talks over ‘war bonds’ to fund defence spending

Rachel Reeves is considering issuing war bonds to fund increased defence spending, ‘The Telegraph’ has learnt. Members of the public and financial institutions would be able to buy bonds to raise money that would be ring-fenced for national security. The Chancellor is reviewing whether this could solve the impasse over …

Sergey Lavrov: “Diplomats and politicians must base their actions not on expectations, but on the realities that exist at any given historical moment”

0:37 20.04.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “Diplomats and politicians must base their actions not on expectations, but on the realities that exist at any given historical moment”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Antalya, April 18, 2026 Question: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s great to be here again at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. As of April 2026, the world is closely watching three wars: Ukraine, Iranб and the quiet war …

Sergey Lavrov: “Preserving the memory of millions of victims of the genocide of the Soviet people is our sacred duty. We will not allow these atrocities to be consigned to oblivion!”

15:01 19.04.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “Preserving the memory of millions of victims of the genocide of the Soviet people is our sacred duty. We will not allow these atrocities to be consigned to oblivion!”

Video address by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the occasion of Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People committed by Nazis and their accomplices during 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War Moscow, April 19, 2026 Friends, This year will be the first time we mark a …

Mental Dizziness

11:33 19.04.2026

Mental Dizziness

‘“The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" [Wisdom 3:1]. And in whose hand are the souls of the sinners? The Lord told the apostles that “Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat" [Lk. 22:31], that is, knock them down from …

EU to test NATO-style defense guarantees to operate without U.S.

11:31 19.04.2026

EU to test NATO-style defense guarantees to operate without U.S.

The European Union will run simulations of its mutual-assistance mechanism in case of attack, a clause in the bloc’s governing treaty that has become more relevant amid strains in NATO, Bloomberg reports. These exercises would mimic the decision-making process if a member state called on the rest of the EU …

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