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Bomb threats force evacuations at dozens of Warsaw schools

Bomb threats force evacuations at dozens of Warsaw schools

Police say no credible threat found as emergency services respond across Polish capital

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Spain, Ukraine sign series of bilateral documents during Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid
18.03.2026

Spain, Ukraine sign series of bilateral documents during Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid

Ukraine's president meets with Spanish premier, leadership of engineering and technology group Sener in Madrid

Germany, France warn against escalating Iran conflict
18.03.2026

Germany, France warn against escalating Iran conflict

This war has ‘real escalation potential, not only within the region but also the whole world,’ says German foreign minister

Oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel threshold could trigger $500B shock to global economy
18.03.2026

Oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel threshold could trigger $500B shock to global economy

Sustained high prices in oil for over a year expected to cut 0.5 percentage point in global economic growth for Q4, while oil prices could bounce back to normal if Strait of Hormuz reopened, says expert

Italy says Russia talks ‘pointless’ as Hormuz disruption drives oil prices
18.03.2026

Italy says Russia talks ‘pointless’ as Hormuz disruption drives oil prices

Issue facing Italy and Europe is not access to oil but its rising cost, says Defense Minister Guido Crosetto

EU states meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss rising Middle Eastern tensions, economic impact
18.03.2026

EU states meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss rising Middle Eastern tensions, economic impact

European Council President Antonio Costa to preside over leaders' summit on supporting Ukraine, easing tensions in Middle East, increasing eurozone's competitiveness, and more