As nuclear energy experiences a global renaissance, Austria—home to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—remains steadfast in its anti-nuclear stance, reported by Euro News. This juxtaposition was evident during the IAEA’s International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes, held from May 26 to 30, 2025, in Vienna. The conference convened experts and policymakers […]
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In a forceful address at Asia’s premier security summit, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Western powers risk losing global credibility if they fail to resolve the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Macron cautioned that perceived inconsistencies in Western foreign policy could fuel accusations of double standards, […]
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NEW YORK — The United Nations is preparing to cut up to 20% of jobs within its executive arm as part of a sweeping reform initiative aimed at addressing chronic budget shortfalls, according to an internal memo obtained by AFP. In a message dated May 27, UN Controller Chandramouli Ramanathan urged department heads to identify […]
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DUSHANBE — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that Pakistan will not allow India to cross the “red line” by undermining the Indus Waters Treaty—an agreement that safeguards the water lifeline for millions in South Asia, reported by Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). Speaking at the High-Level International Conference on […]
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with China, accusing Beijing of breaching a hard-won agreement to ease tariffs, potentially unraveling a fragile truce between the world’s two largest economies, reported by Agency France Press. “China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US,” Trump wrote Friday on his […]
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VIENNA — After weeks of discreet negotiations, the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and NEOS are poised to renew their governing coalition in Vienna, with the official agreement expected to be presented Tuesday, sources close to the talks confirmed, reported by Austrian News Agency. The announcement comes in the wake of the April 27 municipal election, […]
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ISTANBUL — For Turkish citizens, securing a Schengen visa has become a bureaucratic gauntlet, not just due to high rejection rates but now because of a shadowy black market and the surge of automated bots hijacking consular appointment systems, as reported by Daily Hurriyet News. While recent statistics suggest a slight dip in visa refusal […]
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ATHENS — Greece is taking a significantly tougher stance on illegal immigration, with new legislation aimed at curbing unauthorized entry and residence in the country. On Thursday, Migration Minister Makis Voridis announced that individuals residing illegally in Greece will no longer be eligible for legal status or residence permits under any circumstances, as reported by […]
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Amid mounting pressure from a growing pilot shortage, Switzerland’s national airline, Swiss International Air Lines, has announced the cancellation of approximately 1,400 flights between now and October, reported by Euro News. The sweeping cuts will affect a wide range of short-haul European routes from Zurich and Geneva, with long-haul services to destinations like Chicago and […]
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Ramallah / Tel Aviv — In a move widely condemned by Palestinian officials and international observers, Israel has announced plans to establish 22 new illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank, further deepening the decades-long conflict and imperiling hopes for a two-state solution, reported by Al Jazeera News. The announcement, made Thursday by Israeli Defense […]
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