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Former Russian transport minister found dead after abrupt dismissal

Roman Starovoït, Russia’s former transport minister, was found dead in what authorities suspect to be a suicide, hours after President Vladimir Poutine dismissed him from his position. Russian investigators have confirmed that the initial evidence points to self-inflicted harm, though a full......

Israel strikes Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen amid escalating tensions

Israel announced early Monday that it had conducted a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting key ports and infrastructure. The strikes, which hit the port city of Hodeida along with Ras Isa and Salif, were described as a response to ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks......

Trump and Netanyahu meet as Gaza ceasefire talks intensify

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday, amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Trump has expressed optimism, suggesting a potential breakthrough this week that could lead to the release of hostages held in Gaza. Indirect......

Spain’s Socialist Party bans members from hiring sex workers amid corruption scandal

Spain’s ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has banned its members from soliciting or paying for sex in response to a corruption scandal that has rocked the party. The decision was announced on Saturday as part of a leadership overhaul aimed at restoring public trust. Scandal......

Netanyahu discusses Gaza war and regional ties ahead of Washington visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Isaac Herzog on Sunday to prepare for his upcoming visit to Washington. Talks centered on the ongoing war in Gaza and efforts to expand Israel’s diplomatic relations with Arab nations, according to a statement from the president's......

Hezbollah vows defiance amid Israeli disarmament demands

Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, declared on Sunday that the group will not surrender or disarm despite mounting pressure from Israel and international demands. Speaking to a crowd of thousands during the Shia Muslim Ashura commemoration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold,......

Eastern Europe's youth confront populism: the battle for Europe’s future

Poland, Romania, and Hungary are at the heart of a growing political divide in Europe, where populist movements challenge liberal values, EU integration, and social progress. Recent elections and youth perspectives reveal a region grappling with its identity and future in the face of rising nationalism. Romania:......

Israel and Hamas edge closer to Gaza truce amid intense negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to send a delegation to Qatar for truce and hostage-release discussions regarding Gaza, as Hamas declared its readiness to begin negotiations "immediately." However, tensions remain high as disagreements over proposed terms persist. Renewed......

Hamas signals readiness for immediate Gaza ceasefire talks amid escalating violence

Hamas has announced its willingness to engage in immediate ceasefire negotiations with Israel following a new proposal from international mediators. The group stated on Friday that it had completed internal consultations with other Palestinian factions regarding the framework for a potential truce. In......

Morocco secures second term on UN food agency council

Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

UK restores diplomatic relations with Syria during Lammy's Damascus visit

The United Kingdom has officially restored diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant shift in its foreign policy towards the war-torn nation. The announcement came on Saturday during British Foreign Minister David Lammy's visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the first high-level engagement......

Hamas signals readiness for immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza toll rises

Hamas announced on Friday its willingness to engage in ceasefire talks “immediately” amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has claimed over 50 lives in a single day, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The conflict, now in its 21st month, has left the region......

Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......