US Blocks UN Resolution Recognizing Palestinian State In a dramatic turn of events, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have officially acknowledged the existence of a Palestinian state. Despite twelve council members voting in favor and only two abstaining, the US decision ultimately prevented the resolution from passing. Reacting ...
Israel Strikes Inside Iran, Escalating Tensions in the Middle East TEL AVIV — In a bold and dangerous move, Israel has conducted a military strike inside Iran, as confirmed by a US official speaking to CNN on Friday. This latest development has raised concerns about a potential all-out war in the already volatile region. The ...
Vienna’s Espionage Scandal: Austria’s Biggest in Decades VIENNA — Austria is embroiled in what is being deemed as its most significant espionage scandal in decades, triggered by the arrest of a former domestic security official and a cascade of allegations and accusations. Egisto Ott, 61, was apprehended at the end of March under suspicion of ...
EU Leaders Under Pressure to Protect Ukraine from Russian Airstrikes BRUSSELS — The EU’s 27 leaders are facing increasing pressure to enhance efforts in safeguarding Ukraine’s skies from Russian airstrikes following President Zelensky’s criticism of Western allies’ “waning political will” over the past weekend. As leaders gathered in Brussels on Wednesday evening, German Chancellor Olaf ...
Croatian Democratic Union Emerges Victorious in Parliamentary Elections In a dramatic turn of events, the Croatian Democratic Union clinched victory in the parliamentary elections, but their hold on power hinges on securing support from the far right. The ruling conservative party in Croatia emerged as the winner in a hotly contested election, as per ...
German-Russian Men Arrested in Germany for Espionage BERLIN — In a dramatic turn of events, two German-Russian men have been apprehended in Germany on suspicion of espionage, prosecutors revealed on Thursday. The individuals, identified only as Dieter S. and Alexander J. in compliance with German privacy regulations, were taken into custody in the Bavarian city ...
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s Fall From Grace NEW DELHI — Once revered by millions, popular Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s reputation has been tarnished after India’s top court demanded he apologize for false claims that his company’s products can “cure” serious illnesses. So, how did it all unravel for the man and his empire? The ...
EU Foreign Policy Chief Warns of Imminent Regional War in the Middle East ROME — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has issued a stark warning, stating that the Middle East is teetering on the brink of a regional war. His remarks came during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers on the picturesque Italian island ...
World Press Photo of the Year Awarded to Mohammed Salem for Gaza Depiction AMSTERDAM — In a powerful and emotional moment captured by Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem, this year’s World Press Photo of the Year award was given for his depiction of loss in Gaza. The heart-wrenching photo shows a Palestinian woman, Inas Abu Maamar, ...
Far-Right AfD Official on Trial for Using Banned Nazi Slogan In a courtroom in Halle, central Germany, the trial of Alternative for Germany (AfD) regional branch manager Björn Höcke has begun for using a banned Nazi slogan. Höcke is accused of using the phrase “Alles für Deutschland” (Everything for Germany) in a speech, which is ...
Layla Al-Khalifa
