Houthis Tighten Grip on Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Threatening Global Trade
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis are moving closer to gaining control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key route for commodity ships, according to Yemeni military...
India’s Food Safety Crackdown: Raids, Shutdowns and New Warning Labels
India is currently facing a serious food safety crisis, as regulators have suspended operations at many local eateries and branded restaurants, and are pushing...
Oasis Return in Style: Venice Documentary Captures the Band’s Reunion
Liam and Noel Gallagher of the band Oasis arrived at the Venice Film Festival via water taxi ahead of the documentary "Oasis: Don't Look...
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Eyes Landmark Victory as Saxony-Anhalt Votes
Voting in Saxony-Anhalt, eastern Germany, started on Sunday in a significant election where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party may become the first far-right...
Ukraine Defence Chief Pledges ‘Clear’ War Plan to Unlock Early Loan
Ukraine's new defence minister, Yevhenii Khmara, has promised to provide a clear plan to international partners on how Ukraine intends to fight Russia amid...
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Set for First Defence Pact Meeting
Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on Monday for the first committee meeting under the "Mecca Joint Defence...
Iceland Rejects EU Membership Talks in Closely Fought Referendum
Icelanders voted against joining the European Union, with 52.8% rejecting the government's proposal to reopen membership talks. The decision reflects a strong sentiment that...
Mette-Marit: Norway’s New Queen Faces Growing Controversy
Mette-Marit was 25 years old and a single mother when she met Norway's Crown Prince Haakon in 1999. They began their relationship secretly, but...
RAI Removes Veteran Journalist, Triggering Political Storm in Italy
Italian opposition parties have criticized an attack on press freedom after RAI, the state broadcaster, removed veteran journalist Sigfrido Ranucci from hosting its main...
Iceland Votes on EU Membership Talks in Tightly Contested Referendum
Icelanders voted on Saturday on whether to reopen membership talks with the European Union. The public is divided on this issue, with a recent...