As Trump rebuffs India, the European Union nudges closer
The EU’s concerted push to strengthen ties with India coincides with a collapse of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington. Read More
Far-right Alternative for Germany candidates’ deaths spark conspiracies
Police have ruled out any foul play in relation to the recent deaths of seven AfD candidates, but prominent public figures are sowing unfounded theories online. Read More
Worst drought in decades threatens Syria’s fragile recovery from years of civil war
Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.Read More
Foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets for destruction,’ Putin says
The Russian president said on Friday it is “practically impossible” to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in…
Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal
A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week. Read more…
Israelis across the country to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas’ 7 October attacks
Families of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to expand Israel’s offensive and bring captives home. Read more at…
A City within a city: Inside Uzbekistan’s largest tourism project
Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events. Read More
Russian spy drones over Germany: Why Bundeswehr can not shoot them down
Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities. Read more at Read More
Guillermo del Toro to auction horror treasures after triumph at Venice Film Festival
Among the highlights in the auction are Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein drawings, concept art from Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy’s shotgun “Big Baby.” Read More
Switzerland’s interactive foliage map reveals where to see the country’s peak autumn colours
For a different view, the European Space Agency has images of autumn’s mosaic from space. Read More