As Israel commemorates the second anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault, the country is more polarized than ever. The war in Gaza continues unabated, and dozens of hostages remain in captivity, intensifying public pressure on political leadership and stirring deep emotional wounds. Remembrance and Fracture In marking the anniversary, many Israelis visited sites of…
Protests persisted into a second day in Georgia following local elections that opposition groups say were rigged. The ruling party, known as “Georgian Dream,” claims it secured victories in all municipalities, but many opposition blocs had boycotted the polls in protest. On Sunday, thousands gathered in Tbilisi, clashing with police and burning barricades in the…
In Tunisia, the memory of an Israeli airstrike carried out four decades ago continues to shape national identity and public sentiment toward the Palestinian cause. The attack, known as Operation Wooden Leg, took place in October 1985 and is still remembered as a defining moment in Tunisian history. That morning, Israeli fighter jets flew more…
The Israeli navy has reportedly intercepted and boarded several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission carrying aid and activists bound for Gaza. Organisers say the operation occurred in international waters, while Israel insists its actions were part of enforcing its long-standing blockade of the territory. The incident has sparked diplomatic backlash, particularly…
Munich officials have delayed the opening of the Theresienwiese festival grounds, home to Oktoberfest, following a deadly fire and a related bomb threat in the city. Authorities reported that a residential building in the Lerchenau district was deliberately set on fire amid a family dispute, resulting in the death of one person and leaving another…
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Eastern Visayas and Central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 140, authorities confirmed. The quake struck off the coast of Bogo City in Cebu province, shaking communities across the region and causing widespread destruction. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, issuing a stark warning to Hamas: accept the deal or face severe repercussions. The leaders, speaking at a joint White House press briefing, described the plan as a “historic breakthrough” for the Middle East. The proposal…
Chisinau, September 29, 2025 – Moldova’s pro-European alliance has won a clear majority in parliamentary elections, a result seen as a major step in the country’s drive toward closer integration with the European Union. According to preliminary results released by the Central Electoral Commission, the Alliance for European Integration (AEI) received just over half of…
US President Donald Trump has declared he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, in a direct challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition. Speaking from the Oval Office ahead of Netanyahu’s UN address, Trump told reporters: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. It’s not going to…
ROME – Italy has dispatched a second navy vessel to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), an international aid mission attempting to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced on Thursday. The flotilla, which comprises approximately 50 civilian boats, faced drone attacks while navigating international waters off Greece, heightening concerns for the…
