insert_link World EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss support for Ukraine European foreign ministers gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss new measures aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine, as Kyiv continues to press its allies for advanced weapons and sustained military aid. The meeting follows last week’s discussions in Washington, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to secure a U.S. commitment to provide long-range missiles, a key request in Kyiv’s effort to repel Russian forces. Diplomats say the Luxembourg talks […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link World NATO chief taunts Russia about submarine as Moscow denies malfunction (Photo: en.protothema.gr/) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte took a jab at Russia’s naval capabilities on Monday, mocking reports that one of the country’s submarines had encountered technical difficulties. Moscow quickly dismissed the claims, insisting the vessel surfaced in the English Channel solely to comply with international maritime regulations. The incident has fueled ongoing scrutiny of Russia’s naval operations amid heightened tensions in European waters. Rutte’s remarks, delivered during a press briefing, […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link World UN scales up humanitarian aid in Gaza (Salahaldin Road, Gaza (Photo: Human Rights Watch) The United Nations says lifesaving relief supplies are now entering Gaza “at scale” following a U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at stabilizing conditions after weeks of conflict. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported improved access for aid workers across the enclave, allowing food, medical supplies, and fuel to reach communities that had been cut off from assistance. “Our teams are […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link World Nobel Prize in economics awarded to trio (Photo: REUTERS) Three economists, Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for their pioneering research on how innovation and the process of “creative destruction” fuel long-term economic growth and raise living standards around the world. Announced in Stockholm on Monday, the award, which was formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, caps this […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link World French President unveils new government French Prime Minister Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: by Ludovic Marin, AFP) French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government after reappointing Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu, four days following his resignation. Macron tasked Lecornu and his cabinet with presenting a draft budget on Monday, allowing lawmakers sufficient time to review the proposal before the end of the year. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize government operations […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link World Trump declares Gaza war ‘over’ as Hamas releases hostages U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday, declaring that the war in Gaza “is over” after Hamas released the first group of Israeli hostages under a ceasefire agreement brokered by Washington. Under the deal, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 20 surviving hostages held in Gaza. The agreement is a diplomatic breakthrough after months of intense fighting that have devastated the […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link World Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize Maria Corina Machado at a protest in January 2025. (Photo: REUTERS) Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long struggle for democracy and human rights. This is a historic moment for Venezuela’s opposition movement. Machado, 58, leads the centrist political party Vente Venezuela and has long been one of President Nicolás Maduro’s most vocal critics. Once seen as a frontrunner to […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Environment Fifteen finalists announced for 2025 Earthshot Prize Fifteen finalists have been shortlisted for the 2025 Earthshot Prize, an initiative launched by Britain’s Prince William to recognise and reward groundbreaking solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. This year’s finalists represent projects from across the globe, focusing on microplastic pollution reduction, large-scale reforestation, ocean conservation, and sustainable building design. Each innovation aims to accelerate the planet’s transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Winners will be […] today6 October, 2025
insert_link World Communication blackout continues as protests turn deadly in Kashmir Kashmiri men protest against the internet blockade in Srinagar. Photograph: Farooq Khan/EPA via theguardian.com A communication blackout persists in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where recent protests have turned deadly, leaving many injured. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad that tensions remain high, with the government under pressure to respond to the activists’ demands while managing security concerns. The unrest is fueled by demands from the Awami Action Committee, a rights activist group, which […] today6 October, 2025
