Zelensky seeks $40bn a year for ‘resilience’
The Ukrainian leader has appealed for continued aid after Trump refused to meet with him at a G7 event Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has called on Western donors to commit $40…
Two civilians dead in Ukrainian strikes on Russian border region
Aleksandr Khinshtein has condemned the attackers as “cruel and merciless” Two elderly people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the village of Zvannoe in Kursk Region, western Russia, Governor…
EU member calls for review of ban on Russian gas
Austria has reportedly backed a proposal previously put forward by Hungary and Slovakia The EU should keep the option of resuming Russian gas imports on the table once a peace…
African country suspends two French news agencies
Togo’s media regulator has accused France 24 and RFI of undermining national stability through inaccurate coverage Togo has suspended French state-funded broadcasters France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI) for…
Midair emergencies force four Boeing Dreamliners to divert India flights
Air India, Lufthansa and British Airways have cited technical issues for the diversions Four Boeing 787 Dreamliners on international flights to India have been forced to turn back due to…
More African countries face US visa ban
The State Department has reportedly cited weak identity document systems, government fraud, and overstays as reasons for their inclusion The United States plans to expand its controversial travel restrictions to…
Deterrence or death: Israel is making the case for a nuclear-armed Iran
Tehran will continue to be sanctioned, pummeled, and subjected to targeted assassinations until strategic deterrence is attained Just hours after Israel launched its strikes on Iran in the early hours…
Islam growing three times as fast as Christianity
The global Muslim population grew by nearly 21% in the 2010s, Pew Research Center data suggests Islam grew approximately three times as fast as Christianity between 2010 and 2020, spurred…
South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran
The offensive raises serious concerns under international law, including violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity, Pretoria has said Government has expressed “profound” concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on…
Russian diplomats facing ‘nerve-wracking’ situation in Israel
Shockwaves from nearby explosions shattered windows in several embassy residences, according to Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov. Russian nationals in Israel, including diplomatic staff, are facing significant danger due to the country’s…
Sarkozy stripped of France’s highest state award
The former president has lost his Legion of Honor due to a corruption conviction Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been excluded from the prestigious National Order of the Legion…
Trump ‘open’ to Putin as Iran-Israel mediator
The US and Russian presidents previously discussed Middle East tensions in an hour-long phone conversation US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is open to Russian President Vladimir Putin…