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Israel denounces exclusion from London defense fair as "discrimination"

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has condemned as “discrimination” the decision of the United Kingdom to exclude its government representatives from the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair in London. In a statement released Friday, Israeli officials described......

Controversy in the US after immigration police arrest two firefighters

A political storm erupted in the United States after two firefighters were arrested by immigration authorities while helping battle a massive wildfire in Washington State. The arrests, confirmed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), took place on Wednesday during an identity check of 44 firefighters......

Russian drone strikes kill two in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region

Russian drone attacks killed two civilians and left one injured in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, according to local authorities. “Unfortunately, two people — a man and a woman — lost their lives,” said Sergiy Lysak, head of the regional military administration, adding......

Western nations face 30 days for diplomatic solution, says Kaja Kallas

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned on Friday that Western nations now have 30 days to reach a diplomatic solution regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers in Copenhagen, Kallas underlined the urgency of the situation:......

Brazil targets massive fuel-related money laundering network

Brazilian authorities launched a large-scale operation on Thursday against an extensive money laundering network linked to the fuel sector, involving more than 1,400 agents across several states. The operation uncovered billions of reais allegedly laundered through gas stations and later placed in financial......

Fed governor and possible Powell successor calls for rate cut

Christopher Waller, one of the governors of the US Federal Reserve, urged the central bank on Thursday to lower its benchmark interest rate at the next monetary policy meeting scheduled for September 16–17. Speaking in Miami, Waller expressed regret that no rate cut was made in July but stressed......

French politics 2025: Institutional fragility and the road to 2027

The 2025 French political season unfolds amid unprecedented institutional fragility since the establishment of the Fifth Republic. Recurrent tensions over budget votes, frequent motions of no confidence, and the inability of the Bayrou government to secure a stable parliamentary majority underscore a......

Qatar and Egypt condemn “Irresponsible Israeli actions” in Lebanon and Syria

On August 28, 2025, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti condemned what they described as “irresponsible Israeli actions in Lebanon and Syria that threaten regional security.” Their statements came during......

Paraglider injured in fall at Jbeil following recent safety ban

On August 28, 2025, a paraglider sustained injuries after a mid-air fall in Jbeil, Lebanon, according to sources in the field who requested anonymity. Social media videos show Red Cross rescuers attending to the injured individual on rocky terrain near El-Bahsa public beach. One clip captures what appears......

European Union reaffirms stance against Polisario recognition

On June 28, 2025, the European Union (EU) spokesperson for Foreign Affairs reiterated that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).” This statement came amid over-communication from certain separatist channels regarding the EU-AU......

Victoria police manhunt enters day four

The manhunt for Dezi Freeman, the suspect accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, has entered its fourth day as authorities continue to search the rugged alpine region. Tributes have poured in at Wangaratta police station for detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson,......

Spanish authorities dismantle €1-million human smuggling network

Spanish police have arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a sophisticated human smuggling network that transported migrants from Algeria to Spain using high-powered boats. The criminal organization, dismantled during "Operation Nautilita," charged migrants up to €7,000 for perilous Mediterranean......

Niger grants diplomatic passport and advisory role to activist Nathalie Yamb

The Swiss-Cameroonian activist Nathalie Yamb, known for her outspoken pan-Africanist positions and her criticism of France’s influence in Africa, announced that she has been appointed special adviser to the President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani. Along with her new role, she also received......