Turkey detains actress and seven others in major illicit drug operation
Istanbul prosecutors detained eight more people on Friday in an ongoing drug investigation targeting media figures, while releasing four high-profile suspects. Read more at Read More
Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties
Uzbekistan and Japan discussed investment, trade and long-term cooperation during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Tokyo. The agenda ranged from parliamentary dialogue to large-scale joint projects in energy, industry…
Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements
Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan. Read more at Read More
Which EU countries have the highest education dropout rates and why?
Course difficulty and unmet expectations are often key factors, but mental health issues may also account for a significant share. Read More
How the EU’s reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour
On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.…
EU Entry/Exit System: First phase of rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports
A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES. Read More
Farmers protest at Macron’s second home over EU trade deal
France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed. Read more at Read More
Doha Forum 2025: Global Leaders Push Dialogue Toward Real Progress
The 2025 Doha Forum gathered global leaders to confront the world’s toughest challenges, highlight Qatar’s growing mediation role, and unveil major development pledges. Under the theme “Justice in Action,” the…
Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit
Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers. Read more at Read More
Donald Trump’s new Patriot Games compared to ‘The Hunger Games’ online
Social media users and Democrats all responded the same way to Donald Trump’s freshly announced competition for next year’s 250th anniversary of the US: it all feels very “May the…