Ludovic Orban

Romania’s Orban resigns, says hopes Liberals can put forward next PM

BUCHAREST, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Romania's incumbent centrist Prime Minister Ludovic Orban resigned on Monday, signalling that he has given up his bid to become the next premier after Sunday's…

Ludovic Orban becomes Romania’s PM

Romania got a centre-right government on Monday, paving the way for the country to choose a new nominee for the next European Commission. Politico reports that Ludovic Orban, the leader of…

Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row

United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, s...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 16 April 2026

Updated 1200 Watchdog Urges Government to Curb Non-Productive Spending: The Malta Fiscal Advisory...

Deadly Russian strikes across Ukraine mark worst escalation of the year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and ‌other citi...

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to step up drone supplies to Ukra...

Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, flies to Cameroon on Africa tour

Pope Leo set off for Cameroon on Wednesday, ‌where he is expected to appeal for peace in the simmeri...

Portugal rejects separate European army

Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and mod...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 15 April 2026

Updated 1150am Malta’s Imports from China Hit Record High as Trade Ties Deepen: Malta has signifi...

In a first, Libya’s rival forces take part in joint US-led military exercises

Forces from Libya's east- and west-based administrations participated in U.S. special forces exercis...

UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity

North Korea has made "very serious" advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the...

Canada’s Carney secures stronger mandate for pushing back against Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strengthened his grip on power, securing a stronger mandate ...