Category: World
World 05.12.23 | 11:26

A Dutch state is being sued for providing Israel with armaments

On Monday, human rights and peace organizations filed a lawsuit against the Netherlands in The Hague for selling military hardware to Israel, which bolsters Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip. The organizations said that the Netherlands was potentially implicated in a breach of the laws...

World 05.12.23 | 11:14

The UK Home Secretary promises the “largest ever decrease” in net migration

Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled stringent measures on legal migration, anticipating a 300,000 yearly reduction in arrivals to Britain. Notably, the new rules restrict family dependants for overseas care workers and elevate the salary threshold for skilled workers to £38,000 ($47,900), marking...

World 05.12.23 | 09:42

White House: Congress should immediately authorize extending further aid to Ukraine

The US Congress, the White House cautioned today, must immediately approve the transfer of tens of billions of dollars in military and economic help to Ukraine; failure to do so might endanger Kiev’s defense operations against Russian invasion. White House Office of Management and Budget Director...

World 04.12.23 | 12:15

Rebels in Yemen with ties to Iran allege attacks on “Israeli ships” in the Red Sea

In support of the Palestinians, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have taken credit for striking “Israeli ships” on Sunday in a vital canal near the Arabian Peninsula. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), there were four strikes on three separate merchant ships...

World 03.12.23 | 16:40

Britain will use surveillance aircraft over Israel and Gaza to look for hostages held by Hamas

In an effort to find hostages being held by Hamas, Britain has announced that it will start conducting surveillance flights over Israel and the Gaza Strip.The surveillance aircraft “will be unarmed, have no combat role and will have the sole task of locating the hostages,” according to the...

World 03.12.23 | 15:36

Austin: Israel is obligated by “morality” to defend people.

Austin: Israel is obligated by “morality” to defend people. According to the BBC, Israel’s principal ally, the United States, demanded more forceful measures to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza.Israel, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, has a “moral responsibility”...

World 03.12.23 | 15:11

International Day Of Persons With Disabilities – 3 December

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually every December 3 and arose after the adoption of resolution 47/3 at the United Nations General Assembly in 1992. This day was born with the aim of “promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all areas...

World 03.12.23 | 14:01

Pope calls on faiths to combat climate change at COP28

In a speech to the religious pavilion at the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference on Sunday, Pope Francis urged world leaders to work together to combat climate change. “Let us, as religious leaders, lead by example, demonstrating that positive change is achievable and demonstrating considerate and...

World 03.12.23 | 13:57

Lula: Brazil wants to quit using fossil fuels by joining OPEC+

Speaking at the UN Climate Change Conference, better known as COP28, in Dubai, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated that Brazil intends to use its impending participation in the OPEC+ oil cartel to strive toward ending the use of fossil fuels. Lula told activists on Saturday, “I think it’s...

World 03.12.23 | 13:46

Suspicion of terrorism following the death of a German in a Paris attack

German tourist killed by a suspected Islamist on Saturday night in Paris near the Eiffel Tower with a knife, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on social media platform X. The purported attack also injured two additional people. On X, the former Twitter, Darmanin posted that the alleged offender...

World 02.12.23 | 18:15

As part of climate action, about 20 countries will treble their nuclear energy use

Some 20 countries plan to significantly increase energy production from nuclear power for the benefit of the climate, according to a declaration published on Saturday at the UN Climate Change Conference. In the declaration, which was signed by France and the United States, capacities should be tripled...

World 02.12.23 | 12:42

At the biggest-ever COP, the UN chief issues a warning about climate “sickness.”

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged action to address the climate crisis at COP28 in Dubai. He highlighted the devastating impacts like vanishing ice and rising seas, emphasizing the urgent need for global leaders to act. Key leaders echoed urgency, with calls for emissions reductions, phasing...

World 01.12.23 | 18:54

As the Gaza ceasefire ends, Israel claims to have “resumed combat”

Minutes after the cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza expired early on Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared that it had “resumed combat”. Minutes after the ceasefire ended at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) on Friday, one week after it was established, the Israeli military declared, “The IDF...

World 01.12.23 | 18:49

170,000 buildings in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed by the Russian army

Since Russia started its war in Ukraine more than 21 months ago, more than 170,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed, according to Olena Shuliak, the chairperson of a parliamentary committee that is in charge of regional development and urban planning in Kiev. As stated by the Ukrainian news agency...

World 01.12.23 | 18:45

Lavrov tends to place the blame elsewhere, according to the US ambassador to the OSCE

The comments made by Michael Carpenter, the United States Ambassador to the OSCE, reflect a clear stance regarding Foreign Minister Lavrov’s statements. Carpenter highlighted Lavrov’s tendency to place blame on others while suggesting that Lavrov should consider reflecting on Russia’s...

World 30.11.23 | 20:13

Cohen: There will be a ceasefire as long as Hamas releases its hostages, but the combat will resume after it does

There is only one party accountable for the October 7 slaughter, the hostages, the ensuing conflict, and the agony of the Gaza population: Hamas – ISIS. Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen made this declaration on his doorstep in front of the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje: “The...

World 30.11.23 | 19:38

At 100 years old, Henry Kissinger leaves a mixed legacy

Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, passed away at the age of 100 at his Connecticut home, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for his consulting firm, Kissinger Associates. Renowned for his secret diplomacy, Kissinger played a pivotal role in shaping US politics, although critics often characterized...

World 30.11.23 | 19:34

As COP28 gets underway, world leaders address the climate catastrophe in Dubai

COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference, commences in Dubai, hosting representatives from around 200 states for discussions on addressing the climate crisis. The conference aims to review the progress of the Paris Climate Accords in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent irreversible...

World 30.11.23 | 18:52

O’Brien: Those who want to prevent the OSCE from operating should receive extra criticism

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, James O’Brien, strongly criticized those obstructing the OSCE’s functionality, calling it a direct challenge not only to established values but also to the fundamental rights of millions of people. He described the OSCE as a...

World 29.11.23 | 23:44

More hostages for release have been sent to Israel

Israeli media said on Wednesday that Israel has obtained a new list of captives held in the Gaza Strip who were to be released. The Times of Israel said that the individuals on the list are anticipated to be disclosed on Wednesday, citing the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Eleven of the...

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