Israel forcibly takes over UN outpost
Israeli forces raided the headquarters of UNRWA in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday, seizing property and replacing the UN flag with that of Israel. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on X…
Potential political schism avoided by EU
EU member states agreed on a 2026 migration “Solidarity Pool” that includes just 21,000 asylum seeker relocations and €420 million in contributions. This cash amount is lower than the European…
PM Starmer looks on the bright side on Ukraine
After meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz in London on Monday, Keir Starmer called other European allies to brief them. The leaders agreed that Europe must continue to…
High-speed rail link for Saudi and Qatar
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a formal agreement to construct a high-speed rail connecting their capitals, marking the first project of its kind between the two Gulf states that…
Kremlin exploits EU-US split on Ukraine
The Kremlin praised Donald Trump for his latest national security strategy, calling it a positive shift that aligns with Russian views. A new White House document criticises the European Union…
Indians turn to railways as IndiGo crisis continues
Indian Railways has expanded its capacity by adding 116 coaches to 37 premium trains to meet rising passenger demand as Indians are forced to find alternative means of transport as…
Japan and Australia call for calm in confrontation with China
Japan and Australia called for calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets, following recent remarks by Japan’s leader on Taiwan that heightened tensions with…
Israel will abandon ‘excessive tolerance’ – Netanyahu
Israel’s Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel intends to retain the Syrian territories it currently occupies and will no longer tolerate threats from Iran’s regional axis. Speaking to Israeli ambassadors,…
Lufthansa Cargo bucks warming trend in German-Israel relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Israel on Saturday night for his first official visit, signalling a renewed warming in bilateral relations following the signing of the so-called ceasefire in…
IDF forces still killing for sport in Gaza
Israel’s army killed seven Palestinians in northern Gaza on Saturday, including a 70-year-old woman and her son who were pursued and attacked by a quadcopter drone hundreds of metres from…