ANKARA, Turkey, July 8 – President Donald Trump has warned that the United States is prepared to launch additional military strikes against Iran, signaling a fresh escalation in tensions only hours after declaring that the fragile ceasefire between the two sides had effectively come to an end. His remarks came after Iran launched attacks on … Read more
ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 – The NATO summit in Ankara opened with major defense announcements, high level diplomatic meetings, and renewed debate over the future of Turkey’s role in Western security cooperation. As alliance leaders gathered to discuss defense investment and regional stability, U.S. President Donald Trump made one of the summit’s biggest headlines by … Read more
ROME, June 29 – A relentless heatwave continued to grip large parts of southern and central Europe on Monday, pushing temperatures to dangerous levels across Italy and the Balkans while raising fresh concerns over wildfires, public health, and critical infrastructure. At the same time, millions of Americans were preparing for an intense stretch of hot … Read more
BERLIN/MILAN/LONDON, June 27 – Europe continued to battle one of its most intense early summer heatwaves on Saturday, as record breaking temperatures spread farther east, placing millions of people under dangerous heat alerts and putting increasing strain on transportation networks, power generation, healthcare services, and water supplies. From Germany and Denmark to the Czech Republic … Read more
PARIS/LONDON, June 25 – A powerful heatwave sweeping across Western Europe is forcing governments, health officials, and local authorities to take extraordinary measures as soaring temperatures continue to threaten lives, strain public services, and disrupt daily routines. Countries including France, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Austria are experiencing unusually intense heat, with meteorologists warning that the … Read more
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland, June 21 – Senior representatives from the United States and Iran gathered in Switzerland on Sunday to begin a new round of negotiations focused on Tehran’s nuclear program, marking a critical phase in efforts to transform a recently signed framework agreement into a comprehensive and enforceable deal. The discussions are taking place against … Read more
WARSAW, Poland, June 20 – Relations between Ukraine and Poland have encountered a new diplomatic challenge after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland’s highest state distinction following a decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to revoke the honor. The disagreement has reignited a long-running and emotionally charged debate over events that took place during WWII, … Read more
WASHINGTON/ZURICH, June 19 – Efforts to move the United States and Iran from a fragile ceasefire toward a long-term peace agreement have encountered a new obstacle after planned negotiations in Switzerland were postponed, raising questions about when the next phase of diplomacy will begin. The delay comes only days after both sides signed a memorandum … Read more
DUBAI, June 16 – Efforts to secure a lasting end to the conflict between Iran and the United States are facing a significant challenge after Tehran indicated that any final agreement must include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. The demand introduces a major point of contention at a time when diplomats are … Read more
TENERIFE, Canary Islands, May 10 – Spanish authorities began a large-scale evacuation operation on Sunday after the cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, arrived off the coast of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. The first aircraft carrying Spanish nationals departed for Madrid, where passengers are expected to undergo quarantine and medical observation … Read more