British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the United Kingdom must reconsider its relationship with the European Union, telling MPs that the post-Brexit “status quo is not good enough for Britain”. Speaking in parliament ahead of a UK-EU summit in Brussels on 20 November, Burnham said closer ties could help promote economic growth, control illegal immigration […]
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Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities within hours of US President Donald Trump announcing an energy ceasefire, raising fresh doubts about efforts to protect vital infrastructure amid the ongoing war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces targeted gas facilities, power infrastructure and other sites despite Trump declaring on Sunday that the truce would take […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and said the United States was complicit, speaking at a World Post Day ceremony on Monday. He said the world had watched the suffering in Gaza in silence. Pezeshkian also criticized governments that describe themselves as defenders of human rights, accusing them of supplying […]
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Austria’s Green Party is seeking a legal guarantee that patients can visit a doctor without paying extra fees. Deputy parliamentary leader Sigrid Maurer announced the plan on Monday, ahead of a session of the National Parliament. The party’s urgent motion responds to proposals in a paper made public by the Greens. The document, drawn up […]
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Saudi Arabia said on Monday that it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired toward the southwestern city of Khamis Mushayt, as authorities tracked possible drone and cruise missile threats. The Saudi led coalition supporting Yemen’s government said it was working to counter the threats. Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki announced the interception. Saudi civil […]
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Austria to Introduce €10,000 Cash Limit in 2027 People in Austria who prefer to pay cash for a car, jewellery or other expensive items will soon face new rules. From 10 July 2027, businesses across the European Union will generally be barred from accepting cash payments of €10,000 or more. The rules may also require […]
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TEHRAN (Tasnim): A third oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a sea mine while attempting to use what Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy described as an unauthorized route. The tanker, a shuttle-type vessel carrying 750,000 barrels of crude oil, tried to cross the waterway on Sunday afternoon despite […]
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Thousands of people took to the streets in Portugal on Saturday, calling for action on rising living costs and housing prices that many say have pushed ordinary households to the edge. Demonstrations were held in Lisbon and Porto, with protests also planned in Aveiro, Braga and Funchal. Organised by the platform “You Can’t Live Like […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s decision to impose emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has ended the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s control of its last provincial government and sharpened a political confrontation already fuelled by security fears and a dispute over the public mandate, according to Dawn News. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the federal cabinet’s recommendation on Sunday, […]
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Austria’s health insurance fund is preparing to send bills to tens of thousands of patients for non-urgent medical transport, as charges introduced last year begin to arrive for the second quarter of 2026, reported by 5 Minuten. Since July 2025, patients insured with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) have had to contribute to the […]
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