How does Europe’s defence spending shape up as Trump pressures allies?
Europe’s military capabilities remain heavily reliant on the US, while both Russia and China have substantially advanced their production capacities and technological capabilities. Read More
International Space Station welcomes first astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India
NASA plans to abandon the International Space Station in 2030 after more than three decades of operation and is encouraging private ventures to replace it. Read More
Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure
A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn’t been found yet. Read more at…
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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