Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine’s military intelligence claims
Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia’s largest base in Armenia, near the…
Why you should visit Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo’s summer holiday escape in Italy
Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries. Read More
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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize as leaders celebrate recent joint Iran strikes
Netanyahu said, as he presented Trump with a nominating letter he said he sent the Nobel committee, “He’s forging peace as we speak, one country and one region after the…
Trump says US to send more weapons to Ukraine days after ordering pause in deliveries
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine has “to be able to defend” itself, as his comments contradict a last week’s decision to pause key weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Read More
US envoy satisfied with Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal
The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its…
‘Donor fatigue’ demands smarter global humanitarian aid spending, says Barroso
As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap. Read More
Switzerland indicts two men on charges of spreading so-called Islamic State ideology
The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen slams ‘Russian puppets’ as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency
“We can never let extremists rewrite history,” Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure. Read More
Air and rail traffic disrupted in Hungary as severe storms batter eastern Europe
Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana. Read More