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On August 8, 2025, Belgium summoned the Israeli Ambassador to express strong disapproval following the announcement of a new Israeli plan for Gaza. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the region and international concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Belgium's Minister of Foreign......
A recent investigation by Italy's Corriere della Sera has unveiled a grim reality in the forests near Milan, where organized criminal networks are exploiting underage boys and young men from Beni Mellal, Morocco, in large-scale drug trafficking operations. The report describes a “modern slavery......
Global financial markets turned their attention on Friday to rising geopolitical tensions over the war in Ukraine and the potential implications of U.S. tariffs. Early trading in Europe saw modest gains: Paris rose by 0.30%, London by 0.27%, Milan by 0.23%, and Zurich by 0.31%, while Frankfurt slipped......
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has made headlines with a stunning commercial success: its new P7 electric sedan received 10,000 orders in just 6 minutes and 37 seconds after launch. The overwhelming demand highlights the growing confidence of Chinese consumers in domestic EV brands —......
In a critical diplomatic move, Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Middle East peace, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday. His visit comes just days before the deadline set by Trump for Russia to end its offensive in Ukraine or face severe new sanctions. According to Russian......
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized Serbia’s European future during a phone call with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday, urging Belgrade to move forward with reforms and EU integration, despite its close ties with Russia. "I reiterated my conviction that Serbia's destiny......
The Council of Europe has strongly criticized Spain for its insufficient efforts to combat corruption among senior government officials. This comes at a time when Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under intense pressure due to a string of corruption scandals involving members of his party and close......
A 52-year-old Jewish father and his six-year-old son were assaulted by a group of people at a service station near Milan, Italy, on Sunday, in an incident that highlights the growing wave of antisemitism across Europe. The attack reportedly began after a cashier noticed that both father and son were......
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that several European nations are expected to confirm their intention to recognize the State of Palestine during a UN conference scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in New York. This follows France's own commitment to formal recognition......
Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled on Friday as French air traffic controllers began the second day of a two-day strike, plunging the continent into widespread travel chaos just as summer holidays commence. Mass cancellations disrupt European skies The strike forced aviation authorities......
The European Union is contemplating a controversial shift in air travel regulations that would permit airlines to impose longer delays without compensating passengers, inciting outrage among consumer advocacy groups and dividing member states. Representatives from the bloc's 27 nations are scheduled......
