Did Spain Ignore Warnings Before the Ceuta Migrant Rush?
Spanish border workers warned authorities weeks before a mass migrant rush into the North African enclave of Ceuta that arrivals were increasing and could...
Can West Africa’s Cocoa Industry Meet EU Deforestation Rules?
West Africa’s cocoa industry is struggling to comply with new European Union anti-deforestation rules, raising concerns about supply disruptions and higher costs for chocolate...
Taiwan Raises Defence Spending Above $31 Billion as China Pressure Grows
Taiwan is set to increase defence spending by 16% next year, taking its proposed military budget above T$1 trillion ($31.40 billion) for the first...
Trump Orders Pentagon to Cut Back South Korea Military Drills
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and...
How Are Europe’s Heatwaves Exposing a Growing Insurance Gap for Businesses?
For more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening aperitivo, with people gathering outdoors...
Trump to Highlight Falling US Crime Rates Ahead of Midterm Elections
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to highlight falling violent crime rates on Friday as evidence that his law and order agenda is working,...
West Bank Water Dispute Escalates as Israeli Settlers Divert Palestinian Spring
On a scorching summer day, Israeli settlers gathered around a pool in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians say was created by diverting water...
China Criticizes Taiwan War Games as Military Tensions Rise
China on Friday condemned Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises as a “wasteful charade”, accusing Taipei of stoking fears of war as the island...
European Shares Flat as Iran Tensions Lift Oil Prices
European shares were little changed on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline as investors weighed stalled U.S. Iran peace efforts, rising...
Saudi Arabia Builds Defence Alliances as Regional War Risks Rise
Saudi Arabia is turning to regional defence alliances as it faces growing attacks from Iran and its network of regional allies, while trying to...