Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the ‘new normal’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO…
Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
The transfer was carried out partially by buying and selling and partly by physically transferring gold, the Dutch national bank said. Read More
From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.…
Spain calls for probe into reports government agency blamed Morocco for Ceuta migrant influx
Although the vast majority of the around 70,000 migrants returned to Morocco within hours, thousands remain in Ceuta with many living rough on the streets. Read More
‘An issue that concerns the entire EU’: Italy’s FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general election
Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians’ top concerns when they head to the polls. Read More
Strictly successful: Greece’s Naima Gerassopoulou claims world tango champion title
Top Tango triumph was shared by Greece’s Naima Gerassopoulou and her Argentine dance partner Lucas Gauto who burst into tears on claiming the prestigious world title in his homeland. Read…
Europe vows to stay united as hybrid war activity surges
Europe and Canada have said they won’t succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally…
EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation
The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their…
World Nomad Games bring ancient traditions to life in Kyrgyzstan
The World Nomad Games have brought together athletes from more than 90 countries to compete in traditional sports rooted in nomadic cultures. Read More
Astrotourism: Two resorts in Saudi Arabia are the first to receive DarkSky certification
Looking for a stargazing escape? Desert Rock Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia have earned DarkSky’s Approved Lodgings & Resorts certification. Read More