Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers in exchange for around 200 Palestinian prisoners
The hostages, who are all female soldiers, were all captured during the 7 October attacks. Their release is part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
Trump's Day 1 sees declaration of border emergency, pardoned rioters and WHO exit
A few hours after taking office yet again, president Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at designating drug cartels as terrorist organisations, pulling the US out...
Malta golden passport billionaire Boris Mints says West must not fear Putin

Russian billionaire who acquired Maltese golden passport in 2018 and lives in Scots castle says Putin is repeating Hitler’s actions

Russian billionaire who acquired Maltese golden passport in...

Russia retaliates by closing its airspace to 36 countries

In retaliation to sanctions, Russia has closed its airspace to Canada, and much...

In retaliation to sanctions, Russia has closed its airspace...

As sanctions start biting, Medvedev says Russia should nationalise foreign assets

Former Russian president and deputy head of Russian security council says international sanctions should be responded to with forced nationalisation of Western...

Former Russian president and deputy head of Russian...

Ukraine appeals for 'immediate' EU membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to the European Union...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals...

Vladimir Putin puts Russian nuclear forces on special alert

Russian nuclear forces put in special state of alert, as Putin cites aggressive...

Russian nuclear forces put in special state of alert, as...

Russian troops enter Ukraine's second-largest city

Street fighting has been reported in Kharkiv as Ukrainian Armed Forces post...

Street fighting has been reported in Kharkiv as Ukrainian...

Zelensky insists Ukrainian forces still control Kyiv, refuses US offer to flee

Zelenskyy has refused an offer from the United States to flee Ukraine and appealed to compatriots abroad to join the fight

Zelenskyy has refused an offer from the United States to...

‘This might be the last time you speak to me’ - Ukraine president to EU Council

Robert Abela said a number local investors in Russia could be impacted by asset freezes, but Maltese government will be sure to protect them 

Robert Abela said a number local investors in Russia could...

Ukraine invasion: Council of Europe suspends Russia over attacks

Former Russian ambassador to Malta, now member of Putin’s Security...

Former Russian ambassador to Malta, now member of...

Military drones from Sicily flying recon missions over Ukraine, Black Sea

American military drones at Sigonella have been flying recon missions over Ukraine

American military drones at Sigonella have been flying...

Malta will give medical supplies to Ukraine as EU leaders agree on sanctions

Robert Abela said Malta will assist Europe and the Ukraine by providing medical supplies where needed

Robert Abela said Malta will assist Europe and the Ukraine...

Ukraine defence ministry asks civilians to use Molotov cocktails and join the army

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence issues a call for civilian recruits of all ages, including people over 60

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence issues a call for...

UEFA snubs Russia as Champions League final moves to Paris

In a statement UEFA said the decision was taken following the 'grave...

In a statement UEFA said the decision was taken following...

War in Ukraine pushes oil, gas prices up as Abela promises prices stability

Brent rises above $105, highest since 2014, stoking fears of supply disruption, stockpiling, and continued rise in prices

Brent rises above $105, highest since 2014, stoking fears...

Ukraine invasion: Russian troops move into Kyiv

Russian troops are moving into the northern districts of Kyiv on the second day...

Russian troops are moving into the northern districts of...

Russians take Chernobyl, as UK and USA announce major raft of sanctions

UK wants to end Russia’s use of the Swift international payment systems, freezing assets of all major Russian banks, limiting cash held by Russian...

UK wants to end Russia’s use of the Swift...

NATO condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, rules out direct intervention

NATO promises to do what is necessary to shield the alliance from aggression while ruling out direct military intervention for the time being

NATO promises to do what is necessary to shield the...

Abela condemns Russian aggression, Metsola: ‘We’ll hold Kremlin accountable’

Prime Minister Robert Abela condemns Russian aggression • European Parliament president Roberta Metsola says EU will hold Russia...

Prime Minister Robert Abela condemns Russian...