Information In Amsterdam, recent violence involved a tram set on fire by a group using sticks and firecrackers in the city’s western ‘40-‘45 Square. Though the tram was empty and no injuries were reported, the incident led to shattered windows and escalated police presence, with riot squads clearing the area and making several arrests. This […]
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Information Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he authorized a targeted attack in September on Hezbollah’s communications devices in Lebanon. According to reports from a recent Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu acknowledged approving the operation despite some objections from senior defence and political officials. This admission marks the first explicit confirmation of Israeli government involvement in
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EU vows stronger economy, defense at Hungary summit After Donald Trump’s reelection, European leaders wrapped up a two-day summit pledging to transform the bloc’s economy. Host Viktor Orban also urged EU leaders to pursue ‘peace’ in Ukraine. Afghanistan’s Taliban send delegation to COP climate summit Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry says it is sending a delegation to
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Information Europe has ramped up defence spending and procurement, particularly from local manufacturers, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. European NATO members have notably directed over half of their recent defense spending toward European systems, in contrast to a previous reliance on U.S. systems. The increased investment reflects Europe’s attempt to bolster its
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Information Germany’s “traffic light” coalition, formed in 2021 by the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and Free Democrats (FDP), has collapsed due to irreconcilable ideological differences and national crises. The SPD and Greens support strong government involvement in social welfare and climate action, while the fiscally conservative FDP advocates for limited intervention and strict budget management.
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Information Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian software developer and California resident, died before his planned execution in Iran could be carried out, according to judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir. This statement contradicted earlier reports from the Iranian government that said Sharmahd had already been executed. Sharmahd’s death, following his 2020 kidnapping in Dubai and conviction for alleged
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Information Moldovan President Maia Sandu has claimed victory in the runoff presidential election, securing 54.7% of the vote over her opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, who obtained 45.3%. The election, which had a significant 54% voter turnout, was closely watched due to its potential impact on Moldova’s trajectory toward European Union membership. Sandu, a former World Bank
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UK Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as new leader Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the next leader of Britain’s Conservative Party. She takes the helm of the opposition at a time when it is seeking to overcome years of division and restore its reputation. Spain sends 10,000 more troops, police to flood-hit
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Information North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday under orders from leader Kim Jong Un, claiming a flight trajectory surpassing previous tests. Kim reportedly observed the launch, describing it as a demonstration of North Korea’s ability to counter its adversaries. This launch occurred shortly after South Korean intelligence indicated that North Korea
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