Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Vienna, Gholamreza Derikvand, has left his post and is seeking asylum for himself and his family in Switzerland, Iran International reported on Tuesday afternoon, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not commented on Derikvand’s actions, according to the outlet, and has “avoided discussing the case or … Read more
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 counts centred on alleged abuse of women as his mother regrets Epstein links. Published On 3 Feb 20263 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The son of Norway’s crown princess has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape as … Read more
A Texas immigration detention center holding hundreds of children and families should be closed “immediately” as a measles outbreak takes hold, Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said. “Because of the close-quarter conditions at Dilley, lack of prompt medical response and capacity, and lack of expertise with diseases such as measles, Dilley is not equipped to combat … Read more
Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country. Spain’s government will grant legal status to undocumented migrants currently living in the country. The decree, passed after years of grassroots campaigning, will potentially impact about 500,000 migrants and comes in stark contrast to the anti-immigration sentiment in other EU … Read more
The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered ‘ceasefire’. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has finally reopened after months of closure as a result of Israel’s devastating war on the Gaza Strip. Hopes were running high that the freedom of movement would ease the dire humanitarian crisis … Read more
Flood-prone Ynysybwl homes to be bought and bulldozed by council BBC South Wales council to buy and demolish homes prone to flooding The Guardian Council approve plans to demolish flood-risk homes in Wales BBC Welsh council to demolish homes that cannot be saved from floods Channel 4 Council set to buy row of houses before demolishing them Wales Online Source … Read more
Here are Sunday’s latest updates on everything taking place in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the wider Middle East: ■ Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a discussion on tensions with Iran, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior defense officials. ■ U.S. President Trump said the Iranians are talking seriously to the U.S., … Read more
The most recent coordinated attacks by separatists in the southwestern province have killed dozens of people. It’s called Pakistan’s forgotten war. And it’s been running for decades in Balochistan, the country’s largest province by land area. More than 100 people have been killed in another wave of violence this week. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) … Read more
Email sent to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya. Published On 1 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A newly released document shows that an associate of late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein … Read more
Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’? United States plans for Gaza amount to a “theme park of dispossession” for Palestinians, argues Drop Site News Middle East Editor Sharif Abdel Kouddous. Abdel Kouddous tells host Steve Clemons the draconian measures planned for the two … Read more