18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions

Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctionsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United States was planning to inflict more economi…

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe

Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law new legislation that targets Russians living abroad who oppose his regime. The law restricts the provision of c…

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Europe Confronts Escalating Wildfire Crisis

Europe is grappling with an escalating wildfire crisis, resulting in forced evacuations and considerable destruction across several nations. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany,…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Léon Marchand Secures 400m Freestyle Gold at European Championships

In a commanding performance at the European Swimming Championships in Saint-Denis, French swimmer Léon Marchand clinched the gold medal in the 400m freestyle. This victory marks hi…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Unprecedented Belgium Wildfire Approaches German Border

Belgium is currently contending with its most extensive wildfire on record as it advances through the High Fens nature reserve, situated near the German border. The blaze, originat…

10 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Europe Prepares for Intensified Heatwave Challenges

Europe is confronting the prospect of yet another intense heatwave following record-breaking temperatures in previous months. This concerning weather pattern has already led to ext…

10 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon Expands Legal Pursuit Against Former Central Bank Governor

The Lebanese judiciary has filed new charges against former Banque du Liban Governor Riad Salameh and Samir Hanna, the ex-chairman of Bank Audi, over allegations of significant fin…

05 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Explosive Drone Incident Probed at Leipzig Airport

German authorities are conducting a thorough investigation following the discovery of a drone equipped with an explosive device at Leipzig/Halle airport. The incident prompted imme…

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

We demand accountability for the Beirut blast

On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 in the evening, we lost the people we loved the most. Children and parents, husbands and wives, firefighters who ran towards the port while everyone else…

26 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Neutralized by Police

A crucial escalation unfolded in Berlin as police neutralized Abdul Ballout, the principal suspect in the attack during the city's Pride celebration. The incident had earlier left …

22 Jul 2026 · Americas

US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report

The report, issued on Tuesday by HIV charity amfAR, found that the cuts in funding by the administration of US President Donald Trump for PEPFAR (The US President’s Emergency Plan …

14 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

German Court Convicts Iraqis of Yazidi Enslavement and Genocide

A German court has handed down a life sentence to an Iraqi man, Twana H.S., for his involvement in the enslavement and abuse of two Yazidi girls, as well as his participation in ac…

14 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

EU Sanctions Russian Cyber-Spy Network

The European Union has issued sanctions targeting Russian military officers, hackers, and private firms in response to an extensive cyber-espionage campaign. This initiative marks …

14 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?

Legislation to establish the new agency passed the upper house of Japan’s National Diet in May, a month after it cleared the lower house. After decades of relying on US intelligenc…

14 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

EU Discusses Potential Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Trade

The European Union's foreign ministers convened in Brussels to deliberate potential sanctions targeting Israeli settlements within the occupied West Bank. This gathering reflects i…

14 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Europe's Integrated Missile Defence Initiative Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

The emergence of a new Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition marks a significant shift for European defense strategies, catalyzed by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lead…

12 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

CIA and MI6 Launch Joint Operation to Counter Chinese Infiltration of European Tech Firms

Intelligence agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom have launched an unprecedented joint operation targeting Chinese state-sponsored efforts to infiltrate European …

12 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

CIA Warns of Rising Chinese Influence in European Tech Sector

Leaked confidential documents reveal that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has issued an internal warning to its European allies about a significant increase in Chinese espiona…

12 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

French Intelligence Dismantles Iranian Spy Network in Paris

French counterintelligence officers have arrested five suspects believed to be part of an Iranian intelligence network operating in Paris. The suspects, who posed as businessmen an…

09 Jul 2026 · Americas

Cuba Seeks Global Backing Against Intensified US Blockade

In a forceful address to the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba has intensified its call for international support against what it described as the “ruthless” US embargo. Cuban …