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NATO Ministers Urge Concrete Military Capabilities, Back Ukraine
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels as Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended talks at NATO Headquarters. Secretary General Mark Rutte said the meeting will push to strengthen deterrence, boost defense production and tackle…
Historic Workshops in Hebron are Dying Under Israeli Occupation
In Hebron, a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank known as the “World City of Handicrafts” since 2016, artisans are fighting to preserve their centuries-old crafts amid war, blockades, and collapsing tourism. Once bustling with…
Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Spewing Ash 8 Kilometers High
The Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province erupted early Thursday, sending ash clouds up to 8 kilometers into the sky. Authorities reported that dozens of residents from nearby villages were evacuated as a…
Protests Erupt in Italy During Israel World Cup Qualifier
Thousands of demonstrators in Udine, Italy, protested against the Israeli national team during a World Cup European qualifier match between Italy and Israel. While the Bluenergy Stadium remained largely empty, crowds gathered outside…
Israel Receives More Prisoner Remains from Hamas
Israel has received the remains of four more prisoners from Hamas as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The bodies, handed over via the Red Cross and examined by Israeli army units in Gaza, will be transferred to Israel for…
US Strikes Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
US President Donald Trump announced that the US military targeted and destroyed a drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people. Trump said the vessel was linked to terrorist groups involved in the illicit drug trade…
France Suspends Pension Reform Until 2028
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that the controversial pension reform, which sought to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, has been suspended until January 2028. Speaking to the National Assembly, Lecornu said the…
EU’s von der Leyen Says Montenegro Could Join Bloc by 2028
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Montenegro is “a pioneer in the EU accession process” and could become the 28th EU member by 2028 if it stays focused and united. Speaking in Tivat during her Western Balkans tour, von…
UN Estimates Gaza Reconstruction Will Cost $70 Billion
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Special Representative Jaco Cilliers said rebuilding the Gaza Strip will require at least $70 billion, according to estimates by the UN, EU, and World Bank. Speaking in Geneva, Cilliers stated…
Russian Strikes Cut Power to 30,000 Homes in Kharkiv
Russian forces launched overnight missile attacks on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, targeting key energy infrastructure and leaving 30,000 homes without power. Governor Oleh Syniehubov said guided bombs hit multiple…