FIFA faces quandary over US and Iran involvement at 2026 World Cup
Following the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities last week, questions have been asked about next year’s tournament, which will feature Iran and will be co-hosted by the US. Read…
Europe leads global vaccine effort as US pulls back
While the EU and several European countries made significant contributions to GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, the United States was notably absent from the donor list. Read More
Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 edition of the annual meeting
Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bank’s efforts to position…
Aye Caramba! Did The Simpsons really kill off Marge in the season 36 finale?
The long-running animated series made a bold move in the season 36 finale. But what actually happened? And is animated death really the end? Read More
Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply
The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year. Read More
New index reveals countries in the ‘red zone’ of climate vulnerability – including two in Europe
It provides a more realistic picture of risk, and could help direct support to countries “living one disaster away from crisis.”Read More
Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Sheryl Crow sign letter opposing Trump’s food and medical cuts
“This is unacceptable and wrong,” states the open letter, as the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is currently being proposed to senators. Read More
India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organisation statement over claims it favoured Pakistan
Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan. Read more at Read More
Unusual offer: Armenian PM offers to show penis to Orthodox Church head in ongoing squabble
Pashinyan responded to a challenge by the Orthodox Church leader’s spokesperson, saying he was ready to accept the challenge and prove he had been circumcised, a practice common among Christians…
Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride
“To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally,” Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message. Read More