Albania on alert after US warning as Bulgaria confirms Iran diplomatic note
Albania is on alert after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned of possible threats linked to the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Bulgaria confirmed it received a warning from Iran over…
Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran
Massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose in Isfahan after a powerful wave of strikes hit central Iran on Wednesday. The attacks follow earlier US strikes in the same…
Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off
Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. Read More
Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says
The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has…
Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, new air force data show
Ukraine has sought to scale up its air defences in response, deploying cheap interceptor drones to destroy their Russian counterparts. Read more at Read More
Sweden announces €800 million investment in air and drone defence systems
The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms. Read more at Read More
Save Our Sites: UNESCO warns ‘priceless’ Iranian heritage is being destroyed by war
As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help…
Armenia’s unique salt mine asthma clinic faces closure as funds dry up
Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting…
Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest
For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing…
Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts
Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies. Read More