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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers. Attacks, attempted attacks and harassment activity including drone overflights, surveillance and hailing using VHF radio by Iran's…

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EU hopefuls fear new safeguard plans could create second-class members

EU candidate countries fear safeguards designed to prevent democratic backsliding, like a planned 15-year probation period, could create second-class membership and be used to exert political…

  • EU hopeful nations fear new safeguards could create second-class membership.
  • 15-year probationary period could lead to loss of voting rights for serious breaches.
  • Concerns about potential political leverage and misuse of safeguard clause.

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