Swiss Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset has said ministers will discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs at a Moldova meeting on Friday. He has said a political declaration will stress countries’ right to control borders. The declaration will be non-binding and may seek limits on use of the European Convention on […] […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is not the next COVID, confirming five cases and three deaths while warning more infections could emerge given a six-week incubation period. WHO experts explained transmission differs from coronaviruses and human-to-human spread remains extremely rare. Dutch authorities reported passengers disembarked […] […]
The U.S. has launched “Project Freedom” to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas transport, following Iranian efforts to block access. Two American-flagged vessels successfully navigated the strait after the initiative’s launch, which aims to alleviate economic concerns exacerbated by the strait’s closure. US President Donald […] […]
US to cut troops in Germany further, raising NATO concerns. Russian strikes kill civilians in Ukraine. France plans tougher action on illegal raves. […]
Iran and the U.S. have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had warned of devastating attacks if Tehran did not comply. […]
Iran has vowed to execute “crushing” and “more destructive” attacks against the U.S. and Israel following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to bomb the country “back to the Stone Ages.” This escalation of rhetoric comes amidst ongoing conflict in the region, with Iranian military officials stating their intent to intensify military operations. In his recent […] […]
Deadly migrant shipwrecks, mass protests in the West Bank, and sweeping layoffs at Oracle underscore rising global tensions across humanitarian, political, and economic fronts. […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, ruling 8-1 in favor of therapist Kaley Chiles, who argued that the law infringed upon her First Amendment rights to free speech. The court stated that the ban, which aimed to prevent licensed professionals from engaging in talk therapy aimed at changing sexual […] […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if a peace deal is not reached soon, emphasizing the strategic importance of the island, which accounts for approximately 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that talks with a “more reasonable regime” in Tehran […] […]
Mass demonstrations target President Donald Trump’s policies, a study highlights higher poverty in the United States than in Europe, and regional tensions rise after journalists are killed in Lebanon. […]
An Iranian missile strike on Tel Aviv has further escalated tensions in the Middle East, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn that “there’s more to come” as Israel continues its military campaign against Iran and in Lebanon. The strike caused significant damage in central areas of the city and left several people lightly […] […]
US President Donald Trump has extended by five days his deadline for Iran to allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, during which he claimed the U.S. and Iran have held “very good and productive conversations.” This extension seems to have averted immediate escalation following threats from Iran to target U.S. energy infrastructure if the […] […]
Iran threatened strikes on energy and water systems in Gulf countries if the United States attacks Iranian power plants. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s electricity infrastructure unless Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Iranian officials said such an attack would trigger retaliation across regional energy and desalination facilities. The […] […]
Iran has threatened to strike energy infrastructure across the Gulf after its massive South Pars gas field—shared with Qatar—was hit in an apparent escalation involving Israel. Tehran warned that major oil and gas sites in countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could become “legitimate targets,” raising fears of wider regional conflict. The […] […]
Israel says it has killed senior Iranian official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in air strikes near Tehran. Larijani, a key ally of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, had become one of the most powerful figures in the country following his death. More than 100 people have been killed after Pakistan carried […] […]
Israel has initiated “limited and targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon amidst escalating tensions related to ongoing conflicts. The Israeli military confirmed these operations, targeting “key Hezbollah strongholds” as a response to recent attacks from the group. This escalation coincides with a significant increase in military presence in the region and involves ongoing […] […]
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the country will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning the world to prepare for oil prices to reach $200 a barrel amid ongoing conflicts with the U.S. and Israel. Following attacks on merchant ships, Khamenei emphasized Iran’s commitment to retaliate and close U.S. military bases […] […]
Iran has warned the global community to prepare for oil prices to potentially reach $200 a barrel following recent military actions, including attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf. This escalation comes amidst a considerable buildup of U.S. military forces in the region and intensified U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which have reportedly increased tensions significantly. […] […]
The carmaker plans thousands of layoffs as profits fall. Fighting between the United States and Iran escalates while Spain moves to pardon victims of Franco-era repression. […]
Oil prices surged by 10%, reaching their highest levels since 2022, as tensions escalated between the U.S., Israel, and Iran following military actions in the region. This spike was influenced by Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut production amid disruptions caused by the conflict, particularly affecting the vital Strait of Hormuz through which a significant portion […] […]
Iran has indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei could succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the longtime leader was killed during the ongoing war with Israel. A senior cleric said the leadership council had already voted, with an official announcement expected soon. The development came as Israeli strikes hit major fuel depots in Tehran, sending thick smoke […] […]
Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel as the war between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv entered its sixth day, sending millions of Israelis into bomb shelters. The attack came hours after the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution that would have forced President Donald Trump to halt the American air campaign against […] […]
The US-Israeli air campaign against Iran has widened, with Israel striking Lebanon after Hezbollah launched missiles and drones in support of Tehran. President Donald Trump warned a “big wave” of further attacks was imminent, as fighting disrupted Gulf shipping and air travel. In a major escalation, Kuwait mistakenly shot down three US F-15E jets during […] […]
US and Iranian officials convened for indirect talks in Geneva, aimed at preventing conflict amid escalating tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The discussions, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, follow President Trump’s threats of military action if a nuclear deal is not reached. The talks have revealed some openness to compromise, yet significant disagreements […] […]
Progress on the Gaza peace plan has stalled over disputes regarding the disarmament of Hamas, with Israel threatening to resume military action if the group does not comply quickly. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which began in January, was intended to facilitate Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and a Palestinian interim administration. However, Israeli officials are insisting on […] […]
Police in the United Kingdom detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged misconduct, while Germany’s Alternative for Germany leads new polls. Talks on Gaza and an amnesty in Venezuela mark further international developments. […]
Israel advances settlement policy, France opens investigation on Epstein files, Germany reports more right-wing violence, and the European Union calls for stronger defence. […]
