EU and India seek closer relations in shadow of Russia
The European Commission has proposed a new EU-India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security with the world’s most populous democracy. However, India’s enduring alliance with Russia remains a source of…
Gaza-bound flotilla rejects Israeli claims of Hamas funding
The Israeli Foreign Ministry claimed that documents found in Gaza prove Hamas’ direct involvement in the humanitarian mission. Read More
A two-year-old girl is chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess
A two-year-old girl was carried through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday to be installed as Nepal’s new living goddess during the country’s largest annual festival. Read more at Read…
Trump and Hegseth declare end of ‘politically correct’ leadership in US military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new directives for soldiers that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness. Read more at Read More
Israelis voice hope as Trump unveils peace proposal at Nova memorial site
Israelis visiting the Nova music festival memorial site expressed cautious hope on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war and secure the…
European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report
Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study. Read More
Trump’s UN visit marked by malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter
President Donald Trump’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York began awkwardly on Tuesday when an escalator at the UN headquarters suddenly stopped as he stepped on…
Ukraine begins sharing drone expertise with Denmark deployment, Zelenskyy says
EU defence ministers agreed last week to build what they called a “drone wall” to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace. Read more at Read More
‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40: Celebrating Tom Waits’ greatest album – and his unparalleled discography
On 30 September 1985, Tom Waits released ‘Rain Dogs’. To celebrate his favourite album’s 40th anniversary, Waits obsessive David Mouriquand explains why it’s worth revisiting (or discovering). And because he…
South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel
Paris prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the death of 58-year-old Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa near the Hyatt Regency hotel. Read more at Read More