US envoy meets Belarus’ leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka to push for political prisoner releases
There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests. Read More
MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal
EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist. Read More
Old and new: How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life
From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its ‘unmatched diversity’ beyond pyramids and beach resorts. Read More
Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc
A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services. Read more at Read More
Secret EU-US talks to ease LNG standards failed to meet transparency rules
The European Commission wants to revise its methane emissions standards after pressure from the US gas industry. At least two key 2025 talks were held privately and not officially registered,…
War in Iran: Where in Europe have petrol prices spiked?
Motorists across Europe are facing higher fuel prices as the war in Iran has rattled global energy markets, with governments looking at how best to react. Read More
Iran missile strike hits Tel Aviv area as deaths mount across region
Iranian missile fire damaged a Tel Aviv residential block and hit multiple sites nearby, as soaring violence across the region has killed over 2,000 people. Read more at Read More
A ‘people’s republic’ on NATO’s edge: The Narva narrative testing Europe’s defences
A pro-Russian online campaign is casting the Estonian city of Narva as a “people’s republic”, spreading propaganda and at times calling for violence and sabotage. Read more at Read More
Brent crude oil crosses $114 after Iran hit largest Qatari energy site
Brent crude oil traded above $114 a barrel after Iran struck Qatar’s largest energy site, the Ras Laffan gas field. The attack was in response to Israeli strikes against the…
Qatar expels officials from Iran’s embassy after attacks on Ras Laffan gas field
US President Donald Trump says Israel was solely responsible for Wednesday’s attacks on Iran and the world’s largest gas field, the South Pars, but has vowed to “entirely blow up”…