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Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
Taiwan’s vice president makes a rare visit to Europe to attend a democracy conference in Italy, with the trip kept secret until her arrival to avoid potential backlash from Beijing.
Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank
In the West Bank, settlers are allegedly carrying out escalating attacks on Palestinian farmers, with some serving as military reservists and operating with apparent impunity from Israeli authorities.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
India hosts the BRICS summit this weekend as the bloc seeks consensus on the US-led war on Iran, which exposed divisions among member states including the United Arab Emirates.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The UN voted to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map, but India, Japan, and Ukraine raised concerns about how disputed territories are depicted.
Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
Six Nigerians allegedly involved in romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of $6 million are being extradited to the United States from South Africa.
Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Yemen’s Houthi forces have captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha from Saudi-backed government troops, positioning the Iran-backed group closer to a critical international shipping chokepoint.
‘Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism’: Protesters warn against Italian bill
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rome to oppose Italy’s proposed anti-Semitism bill, arguing it conflates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism and threatens freedom of expression.
Briton among 119 more people rescued in Nepal after flash floods
A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, nearly a week after devastating flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse killed over 1,000 people.
Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Israel’s defense and finance ministries are clashing over spiraling military spending as the country faces multiple ongoing conflicts across the region, with the military warning of budget shortfalls.
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks with 52.8% opposing membership, though the result differs significantly from Brexit-style EU rejection given the country’s existing deep integration with the bloc.
EU considers military mission to replace UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon
The EU is considering a military mission to advise and train Lebanese forces as the UN peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon expires at the end of 2026, though the success of such efforts remains uncertain amid ongoing Israeli operations.
Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods
Israeli forces demolished Palestinian homes in the West Bank as settlers attacked residents, prompting EU discussions on potential sanctions against settlement goods.
Relief as Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive
An Australian missing after major floods on the Nepal-Tibet border last week has been found alive, reducing the number of unaccounted Australians from 43 to 42.
How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring
Tunisia faces a severe cost-of-living crisis nearly 16 years after the Arab Spring uprising, with food prices rising dramatically as currency weakness and subsidy reductions strain households.
Duolingo D-Day: Iranians question latest US sanctions targeting education
The US has suspended education-related sanctions licenses and major testing organizations have halted services in Iran, blocking thousands of students from obtaining language certificates needed for international education.
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
Rival Libyan political factions signed a UN-mediated agreement aimed at holding unified elections within 24 months, though deep mistrust and armed divisions pose significant obstacles to implementation.
‘I’ll never be Swedish enough’: Far-right campaign upsets minority groups
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats party launched a controversial campaign at Stockholm Central Station weeks before the general election, triggering concerns among immigrant and minority communities.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children
Israeli military operations in Gaza resulted in at least four deaths, including two children, with separate attacks occurring in northern and central areas of the territory on Tuesday morning.
Airlink stunt: South African airline defends low-altitude flight over packed stadium
South African airline Airlink defended a low-altitude aerial display over a Cape Town stadium during a rugby match, saying it was carefully planned with aviation authority approval.
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