France’s president to welcome Lebanon’s PM amid fragile ceasefire and tensions with Israel
The visit highlights France’s efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens. Read More
Russia and North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening, Moscow says
Ties between both countries have surged amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepening economic, political, cultural and military links. Read more at Read More
One of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges just opened in Helsinki
Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta. Read More
Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11 million projects
The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto. Read More
Russia faked economic data to appear more resilient to its war and sanctions, intel report says
Swedish intelligence said Russia has been covering up a weak, debt-driven economy hit by war costs and sanctions, warning of rising inflation and banking risks. Read more at Read More
Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel
Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest…
BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk faces arrest over alleged fraud scheme
South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as…
EU optimistic about ending Hungary’s veto on €90 billion loan for Ukraine
Brussels is ready to move on with the €90 billion loan for Ukraine as soon as Hungary removes its controversial veto. The resolution could also pave the way for the…
Dozens of Turkish coal miners detained after march for unpaid wages
Some 110 Doruk Madencilik workers who had been marching to Ankara to demand unpaid wages and compensation were detained as demands for rights and safety grow louder. Read more at…
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