A stabbing attack in the southern Austrian city of Villach left one person dead and five others wounded, with authorities confirming that the suspect, a 23-year-old Syrian man, acted alone. The attack occurred on Saturday near the main square of the city, a popular area close to shopping and dining establishments. The tragic incident resulted […]
After ten years of conflict and displacement, many Syrians are making their way back to their homes, only to find them stripped of belongings and left without roofs. In towns like Maarat al-Numan and Kfar Nabl in northern Syria, people who fled in the past have returned since the downfall of former President Bashar al-Assad, […]
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched a sharp critique of the West’s approach to democracy during his address at the Munich Security Conference 2025, accusing Western nations of double standards in their global advocacy for democratic values. Jaishankar took particular aim at the hypocrisy he sees in the West’s promotion of democracy, noting that […]
On Saturday, a group of white South Africans gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to show support for President Donald Trump and to voice their concerns about being victims of racism from their own government. Protesters held signs with messages like “Thank God for President Trump” and criticised what they view as discriminatory laws […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful speech at the Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem, where he reflected on the recent developments in Israel’s relationship with the United States, particularly his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month. Netanyahu described the meeting as “one of the most consequential” between an Israeli prime […]
Petra Diamonds Limited (PDL.L), a prominent player in the diamond mining industry, made a significant leadership shift on Monday, announcing the appointment of joint CEOs. This comes after the resignation of Richard Duffy, who left the company “by mutual agreement and with immediate effect.” His departure follows a challenging period for Petra, which reported a […]
Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of Arab efforts to develop an alternative plan for Gaza’s future in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal. Trump’s plan, which suggested resettling Palestinians from Gaza into neighboring Jordan and Egypt, was met with widespread rejection across the region, particularly from Egypt and Jordan, and has caused […]
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that he wouldn’t mind if Nippon Steel (5401.T) took a minority stake in U.S. Steel (X.N). However, he noted that the Japanese company was exploring the possibility of acquiring U.S. Steel’s debt. Trump’s comments were made to reporters at the White House, a few days after he had […]
M23 rebels, reportedly supported by Rwanda, made significant progress on Sunday, advancing into the centre of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with minimal resistance from government forces, according to both witnesses and the rebel group. The city of Bukavu was seized by the rebel group by midday. The rebels have been striving to […]
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed reporters on Sunday after attending the Daytona 500 in Florida, where he discussed a range of pressing topics, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the current tensions in the Middle East. Trump voiced strong criticism of Hamas, pointing out the group’s threat to derail ongoing peace negotiations between Israel and […]