Several European countries pause Syrian asylum requests days after the al-Assad dynasty collapsed. More than a million Syrians have sought asylum in Europe in the past 13 years. But the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad is raising questions about the future of about 100,000 refugees. At least eight nations have frozen Syrian asylum applications. What … Read more
President Vladimir Putin paves the way for broader use of atomic weapons. President Vladimir Putin has updated Russia’s nuclear doctrine. Now, if a non-nuclear state – with the aid of a nuclear power – threatens the country’s sovereignty, it will be considered a joint threat, and Russia can respond with atomic weapons. So what’s behind … Read more
Delegates gather in Azerbaijan for UN climate conference. Leaders from around the world are meeting to address the climate crisis. Azerbaijan is hosting this year’s United Nations COP29 conference with delegates tackling ways to curb global warming. Scientists warn progress is not on track and inaction could cause irreversible damage to our planet. Funding is also … Read more
Spain’s devastating floods have raised concerns about EU preparedness for climate change. It is Spain’s worst natural disaster in recent history and some scientists are linking it to global warming. Devastating floods across the eastern region of Valencia have destroyed roads, railways, other infrastructure and businesses. Recovery efforts are still under way, but the total … Read more
A Dutch advisory body says European countries should do more to prevent a larger conflict. European countries have been under pressure to get more involved in the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Almost all EU countries showed unequivocal support for Israel following the Hamas-led attack on October 7. But as its relentless pounding of … Read more
Demands come as Israel launches air attacks and ground offensive against its neighbour. Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against the country’s dominant political and military force – Hezbollah. Although its primary target is the armed group, Israel’s attacks have been indiscriminate, killing civilians and medical workers just as it has done … Read more
Tens of thousands of protesters call for end to what they say is corruption and mismanagement. Kenya is on the edge again. Protests against a finance bill have become a nationwide movement, challenging the foundations of President William Ruto’s government. Young people are leading the charge – demanding lower taxes, an end to corruption and … Read more
Donald Trump has proposed that the next US presidential debate take place on Fox News on September 4. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has proposed to debate Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News on September 4, and the Harris campaign responded saying Trump is trying to back out of a debate that … Read more
Tbilisi, Georgia – Georgia is in flux. Protests erupted in the mountainous nation in the Caucasus region in mid-April over a “foreign agents bill” that requires organisations receiving more than 20 percent of their funding from overseas to register as “agents of foreign influence”. Critics see the measure as resembling Russia’s own “foreign agents” law, … Read more
After the recent polls, we look at what’s left of Nelson Mandela’s legacy in South Africa. If you are a young South African today, chances are you are unemployed or battling to keep your business afloat without electricity. Thirty years on since South Africa became a democracy, a staggering 60 percent of youth are out … Read more