Keywords: Society


Turkey intensifies security crackdown ahead of NATO Summit in Ankara

Turkish authorities have stepped up security operations and detained additional journalists and activists ahead of this week's NATO Summit in Ankara, prompting renewed concerns over civil liberties as world leaders prepare to gather in the capital. The latest arrests come amid an extensive security......

Thousands rally in Erfurt as Germany’s AfD opens annual conference

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the German city of Erfurt on Saturday to protest against the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as it launched its annual two-day conference amid growing political momentum ahead of crucial regional elections. The demonstrations brought together......

Vatican declares breakaway Catholic Group in Schism, announces excommunications

The Vatican has formally declared that members of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) are in schism with the Catholic Church, announcing the excommunication of priests and lay members involved in the group's unauthorized ordination of bishops. The decision marks a significant escalation in the Holy......

Myanmar moves to revive $3.6 billion China-backed Myitsone Dam project

Myanmar's government is preparing to revive the long-delayed Myitsone hydropower project, a $3.6 billion dam backed by China that has remained one of the country's most controversial infrastructure developments for more than a decade. According to sources familiar with government discussions,......

Morocco to Return to Legal GMT Time at Summer's End, Announces Aziz Akhannouch

The Moroccan government has decided to revert to legal time (GMT) at the end of the summer season, thus ending the system of permanent GMT+1 that has been in place for several years. The announcement was made by the head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, following the government council meeting.This decision......

Paris electronic Festival Peacock Society ends after 15 years, citing financial and cultural pressures

The Paris-based electronic music festival Peacock Society has announced that it will come to an end after 15 years, marking the conclusion of one of the city’s well-known events in the techno and electronic music scene. Organizers confirmed that the final edition of the festival will take place......

Pope Leo attracts huge crowds during landmark visit to Spain

Thousands of faithful and visitors filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV participated in one of the largest public events of his visit to Spain. The gathering demonstrated the continuing influence of the Catholic Church and the strong public interest surrounding the pontiff’s first official......

King Charles III, accompanied by stars, launches the Chelsea Flower Show

King Charles III of the United Kingdom officially opened the Chelsea Flower Show in London, marking the start of one of the world’s most prestigious gardening events. The event, organized by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), brings together landscape designers, horticulturists, and artists......

Tunisia faces growing criticism over restrictions on civil society and media

Tunisia is facing renewed international criticism over increasing pressure on civil society organizations, journalists, and political activists. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called on Tunisian authorities to end what he described as a continuing crackdown on......