[2026-01-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Video of AFP chief warning about a new US weapon is a deepfake

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/afp-chief-romeo-brawner-warning-us-weapon-deepfake/

[2026-01-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why North Korea’s Kim is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message

Snippet: Kim praised North Korean troops fighting in the Ukraine war for their unwavering bravery for the sake of ‘the brotherly Russian people’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338407/why-kim-jong-un-lauding-north-koreas-invincible-alliance-russia-new-year-message

[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?

Snippet: Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338399/just-how-close-did-pla-drone-come-heart-taipei-during-drill

[2026-01-02 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan

Snippet: New Year’s Day message from the US State Department follows drill around island that saw over 30 warships deployed, according to Taipei

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3338442/us-urges-beijing-end-military-pressure-against-taiwan-engage-meaningful-dialogue

[2026-01-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels - DailyNews

Snippet: The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a U.S. military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/world/926073/us-coast-guard-searches-for-survivors-after-strike-on-suspected-drug-vessels/

[2026-01-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Constable run over in Ambalantota killed, another injured - DailyNews

Snippet: A Police officer on patrol duty in Ambalanthota has died after a car struck him and a Civil Defence Force officer before fleeing the scene.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926153/constable-run-over-in-ambalantota-killed-another-injured/

[2026-01-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 2026: geopolitical multipolarity in a transnational cyber-civilisation - DailyNews

Snippet: For the peoples of Palestine, Yemen, both Sudans, Somalia, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Ukraine and, in parts of Myanmar and Democratic Congo, it is yet another day of intense war, even genocide and humanitarian crisis. The rest of humanity, who are not immediately fleeing shelling or genocidal or rapist soldiers, has the time (at least; if not conditions of comfort) to appreciate the dawning of a new calendar year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/lakshman-gunasekara/925904/2026-geopolitical-multipolarity-in-a-transnational-cyber-civilisation/

[2026-01-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, during the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. The IFR 2025 was held off the Galle Face seas, marking the milestone 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926144/foreign-warships-commended-for-their-assistance-during-weather-disaster-in-sri-lanka-2/

[2026-01-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tri-Forces donate one day’s salary, contributing Rs. 372.7 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day’s basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/926319/tri-forces-donate-one-days-salary-contributing-rs-372-7-million-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-01-02 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death

Snippet: The surge comes amid Riyadh’s ongoing ‘war on drugs’ and marked the first time more foreigners were executed than Saudis in a calendar year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338440/saudi-arabia-sets-executions-record-2025-putting-356-people-death

[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Ukraine war role, EU vs Shein and Temu: 7 global relations reads

Snippet: From a ‘blindsided’ Dutch minister to Brussels’ China de-risking, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338217/chinas-ukraine-war-role-eu-vs-shein-and-temu-trump-modi-call-7-global-relations-reads

[2026-01-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-vows-defend-sovereignty-after-china-military-drill/

[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BTS are back! A new album and tour are coming after their military service

Snippet: South Korea’s top act has been on hiatus since 2022 for military service. Their new album is the first since 2022’s record-breaking ‘Proof’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3338420/k-pop-stars-bts-reunite-march-album-and-world-tour-after-military-service

[2026-01-01 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sudan defying war to bring joy at AFCON 2025

Snippet: Waves of jubilation crashed over the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, as Sudan's male footballers celebrated their first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations for 13 years with their fans.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-defying-war-to-bring-joy-at-afcon-2025/a-75341174

[2026-01-01 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fact check: The disinformation we debunked in 2025

Snippet: The year 2025 marked a turning point in the evolution of disinformation campaigns. AI-generated content, in particular short, viral AI videos, was going viral and was viewed and shared millions of times. Some fakes were just entertaining, others were created to manipulate our opinions, for example on Russia's war in Ukraine or on politicians like French President Emmanuel Macron.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-the-disinformation-we-debunked-in-2025/a-75283770

[2026-01-01 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’

Snippet: William Lai vows to boost Taiwan’s defences in televised address days after PLA holds live-fire military drills around the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3338396/beijing-slams-taiwanese-leader-lais-new-years-speech-lies-and-malice

[2026-01-01 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the crucial support provided by foreign warships that arrived for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, which coincided with the Navy’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The visiting vessels also contributed to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during a recent severe weather event in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925767/foreign-warships-commended-for-their-assistance-during-weather-disaster-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-01-01 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan president vows to defend country after China drills

Snippet: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to defend the island's sovereignty and strengthen its defenses in a New Year's address, just a day after the conclusion of China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-president-vows-to-defend-sovereignty-after-china-drills/a-75355978

[2026-01-01 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky says deal to end war ‘10%’ away as Putin pushes for victory

Snippet: Ukraine’s leader says the final stretch of negotiations will determine the ‘fate of Europe’ as Moscow toughens its stance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338377/zelensky-says-deal-end-ukraine-war-10-cent-away-putin-pushes-victory

[2026-01-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China’s truck-mounted catapult system enabling merchant aircraft carriers?

Snippet: Scalable truck-based launch track pictured on modified cargo ship raises questions about drone war potential

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338331/chinas-truck-mounted-catapult-system-enabling-merchant-aircraft-carriers

[2026-01-01 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low - DailyNews

Snippet: Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/world/925392/protests-spread-across-iran-for-third-day-after-currency-hits-record-low-2/

[2026-01-01 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Uncertainty in Nigeria after US strikes on IS militants

Snippet: People have started to ask questions about the true impact of the United States' recent strikes against "Islamic State" militants in northwest Nigeria.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/uncertainty-in-nigeria-after-us-strikes-on-is-militants/a-75333828

[2026-01-01 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Operational Plan for Germany

Snippet: The German military has characterized hybrid measures such as cyberattacks and so-called disinformation campaigns as preparatory stages leading up to a military conflict, Politico has claimed, citing a classified document.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/630285-politico-germany-military-hybrid-attacks-war-preparations/

[2026-01-01 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Was haben PSY, Donna Summer und Henri Matisse gemeinsam?

Snippet: Der britische Schauspieler erblickte am Silvestertag des Jahres 1943 das Licht der Welt. Zunächst hieß er Krishna Pandit Bhanji, änderte in den 1960er-Jahren aber um der Karriere Willen seinen Namen zu Ben Kingsley. Seine berühmteste Rolle war die des Mahatma Gandhi (1982). Sie brachte Kingsley einen Oscar ein. Für die Rolle begann er sogar mit Yoga und ernährte sich vegetarisch.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/was-haben-psy-donna-summer-und-henri-matisse-gemeinsam/g-67858837

[2026-01-01 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Trump Signs Defense Bill Prohibiting China-Based Engineers in Pentagon IT Work

Snippet: President Donald Trump signed into law this month a measure that prohibits anyone based in China and other adversarial countries from accessing the Pentagon’s cloud computing systems.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-law-microsoft-digital-escort-ban-china

[2026-01-01 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Finnland setzt Schiff nach Schaden an Unterseekabel fest

Snippet: Nach der Beschädigung eines Unterseekabels in der Ostsee hat die finnische Küstenwache ein verdächtiges Schiff festgesetzt. Um was für ein Schiff es sich genau handelt, war zunächst unklar.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/finnland-estland-schiff-nach-schaden-an-unterseekabel-in-der-ostsee-festgesetzt-russland/a-75349636

[2026-01-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Was PLA’s Taiwan drill testing ‘inexpensive’ ways to wear down air defences?

Snippet: The drills were on a larger scale than previous ones and featured the use of rocket systems that could give mainland Chinese forces an edge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338335/was-plas-taiwan-drill-testing-inexpensive-ways-wear-down-islands-air-defence-system

[2025-12-31 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth, vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

Snippet: President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338333/new-years-speech-xi-urges-growth-and-vows-unstoppable-taiwan-reunification

[2025-12-31 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bemerkenswerte Briefkästen aus aller Welt

Snippet: Um 1890 tauschten zwei Liebende im Astloch dieses Baumes heimlich Briefe aus, denn der Vater war mit dem Verehrer seiner Tochter nicht einverstanden. Seitdem dient die 500 Jahre alte Eiche in Schleswig-Holstein als Kontaktbörse für einsame Herzen aus aller Welt. Jeder kann die Briefe lesen - in der Hoffnung, die große Liebe zu finden.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/bemerkenswerte-briefk%C3%A4sten-aus-aller-welt/g-68350679

[2025-12-31 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan remains on alert as China ends military drills

Snippet: China said it had "successfully completed" its military exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-remains-on-alert-as-china-ends-military-drills/a-75347891

[2025-12-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Guinea junta leader declared winner of presidential election

Snippet: Guinea's military leader Mamadi Doumbouya was declared winner of the presidential election held over the weekend, provisional results showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/guineas-junta-leader-declared-winner-of-presidential-election/a-75346950

[2025-12-31 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of drills around Taiwan

Snippet: Japan, Australia, Britain and the EU express concern about live-fire and blockade exercises around island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338265/tokyo-expresses-concern-beijing-over-military-drills-around-taiwan-report

[2025-12-31 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low - DailyNews

Snippet: Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/breaking-news/924981/protests-spread-across-iran-for-third-day-after-currency-hits-record-low/

[2025-12-31 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China encircles Taiwan in massive military display

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-live-firing-drills-taiwan-blockade-simulation-december-2025/

[2025-12-31 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As I see it | Why China is Myanmar’s only real hope

Snippet: A general election won’t end the country’s brutal civil war, but regional coordination by key neighbouring countries without Western interference might

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3338022/why-china-myanmars-only-real-hope

[2025-12-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi renews call to boost grain output after trade war sharpens food security push

Snippet: Beijing renews push to fortify domestic crop supplies and modernise agriculture amid a tense geopolitical climate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3338186/xi-renews-call-boost-grain-output-after-trade-war-sharpens-chinas-food-security-push

[2025-12-31 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China drills feed info war targeting faith in Taiwan’s defenses - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/china-drills-feed-info-war-targeting-faith-in-taiwans-defenses/

[2025-12-31 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese PLA Eastern Theatre Command ‘live fire training’ achieves desired effects - DailyNews

Snippet: The ground forces of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command organised live fire training, while conducting long-range joint strike with units of the Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force in the waters to the south of Taiwan Island at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, said a military spokesperson.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/world/924725/chinese-pla-eastern-theatre-command-live-fire-training-achieves-desired-effects/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police–Navy League Rugby clash rescheduled for January 4 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Maliban SLR Interclub A Division League Rugby Tournament match between Police Sports Club and Navy Sports Club has been rescheduled and will now be played on January 4 (Sunday) at the Police Park, Sri Lanka Rugby confirmed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/sports/924626/police-navy-league-rugby-clash-rescheduled-for-january-4/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US carries out drone strikes on Venezuelan port - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has indicated that the US has ‘hit’ a dock facility along a shore as he continues to increase pressure on Venezuela, over what he claims are ongoing drug smuggling activities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/world/924710/us-carries-out-drone-strikes-on-venezuelan-port/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shipping insurance rates climb after Ukrainian tanker attacks - DailyNews

Snippet: The cost of shipping goods through the Black Sea rose on Monday after Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers en route to a Russian port last week, with fears of further attacks driving up war risk insurance costs, industry sources said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/world/924713/shipping-insurance-rates-climb-after-ukrainian-tanker-attacks/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bomb threats at Kandy DS offices traced to single email address - DailyNews

Snippet: Investigations have revealed that a single email address was used to send bomb threats to the Kandy District Secretariat, the Poojapitiya Divisional Secretariat and the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/924906/bomb-threats-at-kandy-ds-offices-traced-to-single-email-address/

[2025-12-31 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard

Snippet: President Donald Trump and officials in his administration say National Guard troops are needed in “War ravaged” Portland, Oregon, to protect a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement office that he described as being under siege.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/portland-protests-national-guard-trump

[2025-12-31 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Images of war: Photographer Anja Niedringhaus

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/images-of-war-the-life-and-death-of-photographer-anja-niedringhaus/video-75252053

[2025-12-31 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen after Saudi strike and ultimatum

Snippet: Decision to withdraw follows a Saudi strike on a UAE-linked weapons shipment for Yemen separatists

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338206/uae-withdraw-forces-yemen-after-saudi-ultimatum-over-mukalla-air-strike

[2025-12-31 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Corona-Aufarbeitung: Wie lernfähig ist die Politik?

Snippet: Jens Spahn war zwar als Sachverständiger geladen, dürfte sich bei seiner Befragung in der seit September tagenden Corona-Enquête-Kommission des Bundestags aber wie ein Angeklagter gefühlt haben. In der öffentlichen Sitzung des Gremiums gut eine Woche vor Weihnachten ging es nämlich um seine Rolle zu Beginn der Pandemie im Jahr 2020.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/corona-aufarbeitung-wie-lernf%C3%A4hig-ist-die-politik/a-75238952

[2025-12-31 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: The Christmas truce of 1914: When the guns fell silent

Snippet: December 1914. World War I had been raging for five months. Between minefields and barbed-wire fences, millions of soldiers faced each other in trenches along the Western Front, sometimes only some 30 meters apart. The combat zone stretched from the English Channel through Belgium and France to the Swiss border.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/the-christmas-truce-of-1914-when-the-guns-fell-silent/a-75219518

[2025-12-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tech giants offer lavish year-end bonuses amid AI talent war

Snippet: ByteDance is expanding its bonus pool by 35 per cent from a year earlier, as well as increasing the budget for pay rises by 150 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3338168/chinas-tech-giants-offer-lavish-year-end-bonuses-amid-ai-talent-war

[2025-12-30 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sudan-Trainer Kwesi Appiah: "Kämpft für eure Heimat"

Snippet: Der Jubel war riesig im Stadion "Mohammed V" in Casablanca. Die Fußballer des Sudan feierten ausgelassen gemeinsam mit ihren Fans den ersten Sieg beim Afrika-Cup in Marokko. Gegen Äquatorialguinea gelang dem afrikanischen Land ein knapper 1:0-Sieg, dank eines Eigentores von Saul Coco.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/sudan-trainer-kwesi-appiah-k%C3%A4mpft-f%C3%BCr-eure-heimat/a-75333120

[2025-12-30 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cyprus back at the helm of EU Council presidency

Snippet: When the Republic of Cyprus first took over the Council presidency in 2012, the European Union was struggling to contain the fallout of a financial crisis that was approaching its peak. The eurozone and its cohesion were under constant pressure, while countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland were in financial assistance programs.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/back-at-the-helm-of-eu-council-cyprus-focus-is-russias-war-in-ukraine-and-middle-east/a-75328041