London’s Old Bailey court to stay shut on Thursday after nearby fire
February 08, 2024 2:34 AM London’s Old Bailey court is expected to remain closed for business on Thursday, after it was evacuated on Wednesday due to a fire at a…
Former Albanian navy port to take in migrants sent on from Italy
February 08, 2024 1:44 AM SHENGJIN, Albania – An Albanian port that was once home to the country’s navy is set to receive African, Asian and Middle East migrants sent…
In Israel, Blinken pushes for pause in Gaza war to allow for aid, regional integration
February 08, 2024 12:34 AM U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced hopes for a deal for the release of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas in return for an…
Hamas ceasefire proposal details
February 08, 2024 12:09 AM The Palestinian militant group Hamas has submitted a ceasefire proposal to end the four-month conflict in Gaza. Israel said it was studying the proposal. Read…
Russia says it downs seven Ukraine-launched rockets, two drones over Belgorod region
February 07, 2024 11:14 PM Russia’s air defence systems destroyed seven Ukraine-launched rockets and two drones over the southwestern region of Belgorod, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday. Read…
Russia’s GDP boost on military spending belies wider economic woes
February 07, 2024 9:59 PM Russia’s economy rebounded sharply from a slump in 2022, annual data will show on Wednesday, but the growth relies heavily on state-funded arms and ammunition…
Ukrainian bill intended to draft more soldiers passes first reading
February 07, 2024 8:44 PM Tighter army mobilisation rules targeting would-be Ukrainian soldiers and proposing asset freezes for those who are trying to dodge the draft came a step closer…
EU tells Hungary its ‘sovereignty’ law violates EU law
February 07, 2024 8:09 PM Hungary’s new law on “protecting national sovereignty”, which the ruling Fidesz party said was necessary to protect against foreign political interference, violates European Union law,…
Eagle Pass tires of spotlight as Texas immigration fight intensifies
February 07, 2024 7:09 PM EAGLE PASS, Texas – Main Street in downtown Eagle Pass, Texas, is quiet as Laurel Cadena pushes a stroller with her 3-week-old daughter nestled inside,…
Prince William back to work after Kate’s surgery and King Charles’ cancer
February 07, 2024 6:09 PM Britain’s Prince William returns to public duty on Wednesday following his wife Kate’s surgery and the revelation King Charles had cancer, with the heir to…