UN expert warns of mental health risks for Gaza citizens from war
GENEVA – A United Nations expert on Monday warned there was a risk that mental illnesses could manifest themselves years from now among the people of Gaza due to the…
German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia’s suspected financing of far right
BERLIN – Germany’s domestic spy agency urged Berlin on Monday to give it more powers to monitor financial flows amid growing concerns over potential Russian financing of regional far-right parties…
New Brexit border checks could stifle fine food imports from EU, warn sellers
LONDON – Panzer’s delicatessen in north west London has lost 37 suppliers from the European Union since Britain left the bloc’s single market in 2021, and owner David Josephs fears…
Indonesia court affirms Prabowo’s election victory, rejects appeals against result
But three of the eight judges on the panel had dissenting opinions. Read More
Russia says new U.S. aid to Ukraine will not change situation on battlefield
MOSCOW – A new U.S. package of military aid to Ukraine will not change the situation on the front lines, where Russia has the upper hand, the Kremlin said on…
Explainer-What is the Israeli Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of?
JERUSALEM – Israeli leaders said they will fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged human rights abuses after media reports said Washington was planning its…
Next Russia sanctions must target shadow oil fleet, Sweden says
LUXEMBOURG – The European Union’s next package of sanctions should include steps against a shadow fleet of tankers moving Russian oil to circumvent sanctions, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said…
Next Russia sanctions must target shadow oil fleet, Sweden says
LUXEMBOURG – The European Union’s next package of sanctions should include steps against a shadow fleet of tankers moving Russian oil to circumvent sanctions, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said…
First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage
DUBAI – The first group of Iranian pilgrims in nine years made its way to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the umrah, or minor pilgrimage, Iran’s official news agency reported,…
Europe suffered record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: Monitors
Heat was singled out by two climate agencies as the biggest climate-related threat. Read More