European Union tightens sanctions on authoritarian regimes
The EU Council voted to expand targeted sanctions against officials in several countries accused of human rights violations, freezing assets and banning travel for over 200 individuals.
World powers agree on new nuclear non-proliferation treaty
In a historic breakthrough, five major nuclear-armed nations signed a renewed commitment to the nuclear non-proliferation framework at a summit in Geneva. Diplomats called it a step toward global disarmament, with verification mechanisms to be overseen by an independent international body. Read more →
