Germany and Russia hold rare talks on Ukraine, Black Sea grain exports, ceasefire efforts, energy security and rising European tensions. German and Russian Foreign Ministers Hold Rare Talks Amid Rising Tensions Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held rare diplomatic talks in New York as tensions between Germany, Russia and…
Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after talks between the interim government and opposition, as pressure grows for wider releases. Venezuela Frees 39 Political Prisoners After Post-Maduro Talks Venezuela has released 39 people classified as political prisoners following a second round of negotiations between the country’s interim government and opposition leaders, in talks supported by the…
A military plane crash in DR Congo has killed 14 people, including senior officials, after a technical fault forced an emergency landing attempt. DR Congo Plane Crash Kills 14, Including Military Officials A military plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed at least 14 people, including senior military officials and…
Yemen leader Rashad al-Alimi urges public mobilisation against Houthi forces and offers amnesty to fighters who defect to government forces. Yemen Leader Urges Public Mobilisation Against Houthi Forces Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi has called on the country’s population to mobilise and support government forces as fighting with the Houthis intensifies near the…
Mike Huckabee blames biblical illiteracy for declining US support for Israel as polls show rising criticism of Israel and Netanyahu among Americans. Huckabee Blames Biblical Illiteracy for Declining Israel Support in US US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has blamed what he describes as a lack of “biblical literacy” for the growing criticism of Israel…
Pakistan warns Houthi attacks on Mecca or Medina would cross a red line as regional tensions rise and defence ties deepen. Pakistan Warns Houthi Attack on Mecca or Medina Would Cross Red Line Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning that any threat to the sanctity of…
Morocco’s PAM wins 97 parliamentary seats but falls short of a majority, setting the stage for coalition talks and a new government. PAM Wins Morocco Parliamentary Election but Falls Short of Majority Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has emerged as the largest party in the country’s 2026 parliamentary election, winning 97 of the 395…
The White House bars a major TV network from Air Force One as a legal battle over press access and presidential media coverage continues. White House Bars Major TV Network From Air Force One The White House has barred a major television network from traveling aboard Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump during…
Sri Lanka Easter bombings verdict convicts 15 men, but victims seek answers over alleged masterminds and intelligence failures. Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Verdict Brings Partial Justice Colombo, Sri Lanka — More than seven years after the devastating Easter Sunday bombings of 2019, a court verdict has brought a measure of relief to victims’ families, although…
Iran threatens regional airports over US sanctions on its airlines. Explore the risks to air travel, tourism and the Middle East economy. Why Is Iran Threatening Regional Airports, and What Could Be the Impact? Iran has threatened neighbouring countries with retaliation if they enforce new US sanctions on Iranian airlines, raising concerns about further disruption…