At a high-level panel on the Middle East’s future, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned that the Gaza conflict remains unresolved, while Egypt’s former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou highlighted a rapidly changing regional landscape

At the start of the summit, Modi emphasized that India maintains a clear position favoring diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.

Netflix has reached a $72 billion agreement to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and TV studios and streaming division, securing control of iconic franchises and setting the stage for one of the most consequential media shake-ups in decades

Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanied Emmanuel Macron on a visit to Sichuan province, a rare gesture signaling Beijing’s strategic focus on France amid delicate EU relations and ongoing tensions in global trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will seize all of Ukraine’s Donbas region by force if Ukrainian troops do not withdraw, reaffirming Russia’s demands in ongoing peace talks and amid continued battlefield stalemates

The former EU foreign policy chief steps down as director of the College of Europe after being formally charged in a probe into alleged favoritism in a European Commission contract for diplomat training, while cooperating fully with investigators

Greece formally passed the Olympic Flame to Italy in a ceremony at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, marking the end of the Greek leg of the torch relay before the Flame begins its two-month journey across Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting the withdrawal of the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia amid growing tensions, boycott threats and disagreements over the contest’s neutrality

The event is being organized and hosted by the Delphi Economic Forum, The Council – Greece in Global Affairs and the historic Athens weekly “To VIMA” (Το Βήμα), with this year’s theme entitled ‘The Eastern Mediterranean in Flux’

The $1.375 billion deal brings the iconic Italian labels under one roof, paving the way for a major relaunch of Versace led by Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli, with Donatella Versace publicly welcoming the new chapter

Athens Policy Dialogues event, entitled "The Eastern Mediterranean in Flux", features panel discussion on the situation in the Middle East after Gaza peace plan, and prospects for a new security framework

European citizens increasingly view Russia as the greatest threat, while simultaneously expressing deep skepticism toward U.S. policy

President Donald Trump said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be subject to military attack, prompting a sharp rebuke from Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising regional tensions

Over 200 international artists, actors, and athletes call for the release of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned in Israel since 2002, citing human rights concerns and likening him to Nelson Mandela.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an agreement with Syria could be achieved if Damascus establishes a demilitarized buffer zone from the capital to Mount Hermon, amid ongoing U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts and recent regional tensions

European broadcasters will meet Thursday to decide whether new rules are enough to keep the contest neutral, as several countries threaten to withdraw unless Israel is excluded over the Gaza war

Five-hour talks in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s envoys yield no compromise on Ukraine, raising European concerns over territorial concessions and U.S.-Russia economic ties, while plans emerge to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv

Federica Mogherini, ex-EU foreign policy chief, and two others face allegations of procurement fraud, corruption, and conflict of interest linked to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, Belgian prosecutors say

Kirill Dimitriev, Putin’s envoy, posted on X “productive,” next to a peace dove emoji on his account.

Putin went further, accusing European governments of being “supporters of war” and lacking any genuine peace agenda.