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Collective pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the summit, argued that Moscow should have......

US airstrikes in Yemen kill 31 amid rising tensions with Houthis

US fighter jets launched multiple airstrikes across Yemen, resulting in at least 31 casualties after President Donald Trump warned the Houthis against targeting ships in the Red Sea. The attacks, which mark the most significant military action since Trump’s return to office, followed threats from the Houthis to resume assaults on Israeli-linked......

Why so few Brits are applying for Spanish citizenship post-Brexit

Spain, home to the largest British population in the European Union, has witnessed a surprising trend since the Brexit vote: a minimal number of Britons have sought Spanish citizenship. Despite the allure of EU citizenship, only 2,363 UK nationals living in Spain have naturalized since the referendum, a stark contrast to the more than 120,000......

UN chief urges global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the increasing wave of anti-Muslim discrimination, urging governments to safeguard religious freedoms and calling on digital platforms to address hate speech. Guterres made these remarks on March 15, during the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Human rights......

Russian captain faces manslaughter charge after North Sea collision

British authorities have charged Vladimir Motin, the 59-year-old Russian captain of a cargo ship, with manslaughter and gross negligence after a fatal collision in the North Sea. The incident involved Motin’s Portuguese-flagged container vessel, the Solong, which collided with the US military fuel tanker Stena Immaculate near Hull, England.......

Sánchez will not define the increase in military spending until the NATO summit in June

As the NATO summit approaches in June, European leaders are engaging in discussions about the future of military spending. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26 in The Hague, the summit will see European nations present their plans for increasing defense budgets. Following the summit, a European Council will be held on June 26 and 27......

UK Economy Faces Unexpected Contraction in January

The United Kingdom’s economy experienced an unexpected contraction in January, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrinking by 0.1% following a 0.4% increase in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This economic downturn presents a fresh challenge for the government as it grapples with inflation and rising......

Diplomatic efforts on Iran's nuclear program resume in Beijing

Diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China have gathered in Beijing to discuss Tehran's nuclear program, aiming to revive negotiations after years of stagnation. According to Chinese state media, the three nations seek a diplomatic resolution to the issue. Ahead of the meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning urged restraint,......

Tensions among G7 ministers amid Trump’s foreign policy shifts

Foreign ministers from major Western democracies gathered in Canada on Thursday following weeks of rising tensions between President Donald Trump and his allies, triggered by his shifts in foreign policy regarding Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs. The two-day meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, brought together representatives from the G7......

Empowering women: Naïma Ben Yahia leads high-level meeting at the UN

Naïma Ben Yahia, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, chaired a high-level event in New York focused on women's economic empowerment and their role in socio-economic development. The meeting, organized in collaboration with Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was held as part......

Iran’s nuclear program: global diplomacy in action

China has announced it will hold talks with Russia and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program, as the United States intensifies its efforts to push Tehran towards a new agreement. Beijing plans to host the trilateral meeting later this week, which will occur following a closed session of the United Nations Security Council called by Western......

Yemen's Houthis Resume Attacks on Israeli Ships Over Gaza Aid Blockade

Yemen’s Houthi group has declared the renewal of attacks on Israeli vessels following the expiration of their ultimatum for Israel to permit aid deliveries into Gaza. Late on Tuesday, the armed faction announced that it was reinstating a prohibition on the movement of Israeli ships through the Red Sea, citing Israel’s failure......

Tesla faces plunging stock prices amid broader tech market decline

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is facing significant turbulence in the financial markets. Its stock plummeted over 15% on the New York Stock Exchange, wiping out approximately $130 billion in market capitalization in a single session. This sharp decline marks a critical turning point for Elon Musk's company, whose valuation......