Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s…
At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia
The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia.…
Families of 34 children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice
A senior official in Peshawar told the AFP news agency that initial reports suggested the roof collapse was due to “weak infrastructure”. Read more at Read More
Irish minister says EU budget deal still possible ‘by Christmas’
Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, said EU countries had moved “closer together” in their efforts to reach an agreement on the bloc’s long-term budget.…
Italy data network glitch hits airports: Flights delayed and cancellations
A problem affecting Italy’s airport data network caused delays and flight cancellations on Friday morning. Enav says it was not a cyber attack or sabotage. Read More
Europe’s answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and what is Germany’s role
Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer. Read…
Russians can’t sip margaritas in the EU while Putin bombs Ukraine, says EPP MEP
EPP MEP Dirk Gotink believes the European Union should stop issuing the “full range of visas” to Russian citizens while Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine. Read More
Germany set to hike tobacco tax: Cigarette packs could reach close to €12 by 2030
With the planned tax increase, the German government is aiming to raise an additional €12 billion over four years. Read more at Read More
Syria arrests ‘Butcher of Baniyas’ accused of 2013 coastal massacres
Ali Kayali, 70, known as Mihrac Ural, commanded al-Assad-affiliated militia forces that carried out summary executions of more than 450 civilians in Bayda and Baniyas in May 2013. Read more…
Houthi missile attack targets Yemeni presidential palace in Aden
Five people have been killed and 16 injured in a Houthi missile attack targeting the presidential palace in Aden, a port city in southern Yemen and the seat of the…