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Italy proposes offshore migrant return centers as Europe debates tougher migration policies

Italy is preparing to present a new proposal to the European Union aimed at strengthening the bloc’s response to irregular migration, reflecting growing political pressure to improve border management and accelerate migrant return procedures. The initiative is expected to be discussed during an upcoming meeting of the Council of the......

Oil prices tumble over 5% as US-Iran talks revive hopes for Middle East de-escalation

Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran announced plans to resume negotiations aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, easing fears of major disruptions to global energy supplies. The prospect of renewed diplomacy prompted investors to reassess geopolitical risks that had recently driven crude prices......

CAF announces draw date for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the official draws for the preliminary rounds of the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will take place on Thursday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will officially launch a new continental club football season, with teams......

US approval of new pesticides sparks PFAS concerns among scientists and environmental groups

The approval of several new pesticides by the US administration has prompted concern from scientists and environmental organizations, which argue that the products contain compounds that should be classified as PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals." The controversy centers on how these substances are defined and regulated,......

US Justice chief drops controversial compensation fund to advance Senate confirmation

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has canceled a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund that had become a major obstacle to his confirmation by the Senate. Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, announced the decision on Sunday, describing it as the result of "good-faith discussions" with senators and members of......

Cuba faces another nationwide power outage as energy crisis deepens

Cuba has experienced another nationwide power outage after the country's electricity grid suffered a complete collapse, leaving millions of residents without electricity. The latest blackout marks the fourth major disruption within a month, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the island's energy system. The national electricity......

Nationwide blackout hits Cuba again after total collapse of national power grid

Cuba has experienced another nationwide power outage after the country's electricity grid suffered a total system collapse, leaving millions of residents without electricity, including in the capital, Havana. State-owned utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) reported that the national electricity system underwent a complete disconnection......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth and final presidential term at age 80

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a fourth and final presidential term, declaring himself "in excellent shape" as he seeks re-election in the country's October vote. The 80-year-old leader was formally nominated on Sunday during a national convention of the Workers'......

The Interior Ministry explains the circumstances surrounding migration attempts to Ceuta and Melilla

Moroccan authorities believe that the recent events recorded at the crossing points leading to Ceuta and Melilla are the result of a combination of converging factors rather than a spontaneous phenomenon. In a public statement, the Interior Ministry emphasizes that the exploitation of social networks, the spread of false information, the......

Serbia cuts hydropower output as drought pushes Danube levels to historic lows

Serbia has sharply reduced electricity generation from its hydroelectric power plants as prolonged drought and extreme heat across Europe have caused the Danube River to reach historically low water levels. Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said Sunday that declining river flows had forced major hydropower facilities to operate......

EU naval mission boards sanctioned tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in Mediterranean

A European Union naval mission led by Italy boarded a tanker linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" on Sunday to verify the vessel's nationality and flag registration, according to the Italian Ministry of Defence. The operation was carried out by EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, the EU's maritime security mission in the Mediterranean.......

Suicide bombing kills seven at gathering near protest in Pakistan’s Swat district

At least seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a suicide bomber targeted a gathering near a public demonstration in Swat district, northern Pakistan, according to local police. The attack occurred on Sunday in the mountainous district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a region that has experienced recurring militant violence......

Emirates NBD to acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business in strategic expansion

Emirates NBD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt, strengthening its position in one of the Middle East and North Africa region's largest banking markets. The transaction will be carried out through Emirates NBD Egypt, the Dubai-based banking group's wholly owned Egyptian subsidiary.......

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