Belarusian dissident Kolesnikova receives German Charlemagne Prize
Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova, whose leading role in the country’s mass anti-government protests in 2020 saw her jailed for five years,
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Israel strikes Iran space research site as Katz says campaign entering ‘decisive stretch’
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday morning that Israel was “entering the decisive stretch” in its campaign in Iran. The IDF destroyed
Germany barely meets climate targets in 2025, cuts emissions by 0.1%
Germany only narrowly achieved its climate targets last year as the decline in climate-damaging emissions slowed down, according to official figures released
Stagflation risks lurked before the Iran war began
A fresh round of economic data this week landed with a thud. Not because it was especially bad, although some of it
IDF issues evacuation order for industrial area in Tabriz, Iran, amid upcoming strikes
“Dear citizens, for the sake of your safety and well-being, we kindly request that you immediately evacuate the designated area indicated on
Israel is preparing for largest-scale ground offensive in Lebanon since 2006 war
According to the report, Israel plans to seize the entire area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, in
As The Iran War Intensifies, Threats To Oil, Water And Infrastructure Multiply
The scale and ferocity of the US and Israeli bombing campaign has continued unabated for two weeks, destroying large parts of Iran’s
Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
After the acquisition this week of East Africa’s biggest media outfit by a politically well connected billionaire businessman, questions are being asked
For former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot, last year’s Iran war looks much different than this one
Being at home with family when Operation Rising Lion began felt like a privilege in comparison to the tunnels of Gaza, former
Tourism was booming in Cyprus, then a drone hit
“They keep giving me free beer” John Jones from Queensferry in North Wales is having the time of his life, sipping foamy
UN seeks $308 million for Lebanon as war displaces 800,000 people
“Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said as he announced the campaign from Beirut.
More airlines increase airfares as Iran war drives jet fuel price spikes
Travellers are facing rising airfare costs and reductions in flight schedules as the conflict in the Middle East causes oil prices to
Portugal’s food basket cost at all-time high but not due to Iran war
The food basket tracked by the Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection (DECO) reached €254.12, an all-time high. According to the institution, the
Germany and Norway to boost cooperation on European space efforts
Germany and Norway are planning to intensify cooperation to help make European space travel more independent, the two countries’ leaders affirmed during
Minister in Belgium after migrant boat launches
A UK government minister has held talks in Belgium on tackling people smuggling following recent attempts to launch small boats from Belgian
Economist warns Iran war could push German inflation to 6%
Torsten Schmidt, Head of the “Growth, Economy, Public Finance” Competence Center at the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (RWI), takes part in
Gay Muslim influencer hosts inclusive Ramadan meal and calls for acceptance across faiths
BERLIN (AP) — Ali Darwich, a gay Muslim influencer in Berlin, picks up a date from his plate, takes a sip of
Nearly 60 wounded in northern Israel after Iranian missile barrage
MDA said that it has evacuated one person moderately wounded from shrapnel and 57 others mildly wounded by glass shards to nearby
One French soldiers was killed, six were wounded in drone strike on base in Iraq’s Makhmour
The French military and the Erbil governor confirmed that the soldiers were wounded after a drone attack against the base. One French
I skipped Tokyo’s cherry blossom crowds—and accidentally found a far better sakura experience in a nearby city
Every spring, travelers from around the world flock to Japan hoping to catch the country’s famous cherry blossoms in full bloom. And
Germany’s Merz in Norway for talks on defence, space and energy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his visit to Norway on Thursday evening by stressing the importance of the strategic partnership with the
Argentinian FA head appears in court over tax case
Argentina’s football chief Claudio Tapia appeared before a court in Buenos Aires in a tax case against his association (AFA) on Thursday.
What Are You Paying For Gas These Days?
The war in Iran is likely to cause oil prices to rise, even as governments make attempts to increase supply. It might
Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Over 2,000 Queen Ants in Tissue Paper Rolls and Test Tubes at Airport
NEED TO KNOW A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle over 2000 queen ants from Kenya On Tuesday, March
Pope appoints trusted fellow Augustinian to run Vatican’s charity office
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday entrusted the Vatican’s charity works to a fellow Augustinian, signaling a line of continuity
Iran regime maintains control on ground, cannot be toppled by airstrikes, INSS expert says
“Ultimately, it is not really possible to topple the regime through airstrikes,” said Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran and the
Israeli Navy adds over 1,000 forces to Mediterranean, Red Sea in Operation Roaring Lion
Beyond preparations for threats that may emerge from the coastline, the navy is taking an active and significant role in targeted thwarting
Germany proposes expanded digital investigative powers for police
Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and Federal Police are to gain expanded digital investigative powers under three draft bills agreed by
Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea
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Israeli drone strikes kill security personnel, Basij militia members, says Iranian state media
At least ten people were killed in the strikes, according to IRGC-linked Fars News. Several Iranian regime security personnel and Basij militia
St George Mining inks rare earths processing alliance for Araxá project in Brazil
St George Mining inks rare earths processing alliance for Araxá project in Brazil Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock St George Mining
China’s National People’s Congress ends with vote on five-year plan
China’s National People’s Congress ends its annual session on Thursday. The parliament, which is not freely elected under the ruling Communist Party,
Hezbollah launches over 100 rockets at Israel’s North in joint attack with Iran, five injured
The aftermath of a direct Hezbollah rocket hit on a residence in Upper Galilee, March 11, 2026. (photo credit: UNITED HATZALAH) In
Dubai’s luxury hotels are slashing prices and pushing staycations as Middle East travel chaos dents tourism
Dubai hotels are advertising staycations and offering discounts as the Iran war impacts tourism. Some hotel nightly prices are estimated to have
Strike targets Iran’s Bank Sepah data center in Tehran, disrupts military, IRGC salary payments
Bank Sepah is a state-run institution, largely responsible for paying the salaries of Iran’s military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The
Poland’s right-wing president rejects EU armaments programme
Poland’s right-wing conservative President Karol Nawrocki is blocking the country’s participation in the EU’s multibillion-euro Security Action for Europe (SAFE) armaments programme,
Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia
Officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions [South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President] At least 30 people
Arrests, accusations and arguments – the Mugabe family after losing power
The arrest in South Africa of the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has brought renewed attention to the former
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc spoke to the BBC [BBC] Increased transport costs driven by the conflict in Iran will be passed
China and North Korea to resume direct Beijing-Pyongyang rail link
China and North Korea are restoring a direct rail link between their capitals after a six-year pause, a move that reflects warming