Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched an ambitious security agenda, promising to confront armed groups and drug trafficking with tougher military action. In his first address after taking office, he ruled out further peace talks, outlined closer cooperation with the United States and introduced plans that signal a major change in Colombia's national security strategy.

Spain’s temporary checks on arrivals from Italy have intensified the Spain Italy border row triggered by the Ceuta migration crisis. The dispute now touches Schengen rules, EU migration policy and relations between Madrid and Rome as both governments defend their border measures. Ceuta The confrontation began after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African

Russia has merged several irregular combat units into a new Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The move has renewed concerns over the alleged use of Ukrainian prisoners of war in frontline combat, raising questions about compliance with international humanitarian law. Russia Forms Brigade Using Ukraini