In a highly anticipated Budget announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to present a far-reaching economic plan that promises substantial tax increases, higher borrowing, and record spending. Labeling this budget as “once in a generation,” Reeves aims to deliver a financial strategy that seeks to address the country’s economic challenges head-on while reshaping the political […]
In a move with wide-ranging humanitarian implications, Israel passed legislation on Monday that effectively cuts ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), threatening critical aid access in Gaza and the West Bank. Laws, approved with an overwhelming majority in the Israeli Knesset, prohibit UNRWA from operating within Israeli territory
In a significant escalation of international involvement in the Ukraine conflict, North Korean troops have reportedly been deployed inside Ukrainian territories held by Russian forces. According to Western intelligence sources, a small number of North Korean soldiers are already in Ukraine, while a broader contingent of up to 10,000 troops are training in eastern Russia,
Hezbollah has appointed Naim Qassem, a longtime deputy to the late Hasan Nasrallah, as the new secretary-general, following a punishing Israeli military offensive that has severely impacted the group’s senior leadership. Qassem, a prominent Shiite cleric and seasoned figure within Hezbollah, was chosen by the group’s decision-making Shura Council. Known for his role as a
An 18-year-old accused of killing three girls during a dance class in Southport, England, has been charged with additional offenses related to producing lethal toxin ricin and possessing an Al-Qaeda training manual. Axel Rudakubana, who is already facing three murder charges and ten attempted murder charges from the July attack, was found to have produced
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has proposed a two-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as a temporary solution to reduce tensions and facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. The proposal, introduced by Sisi on Sunday, would include the release of four hostages currently held by Hamas, as well as provisions for Palestinian prisoner releases and increased
A photographer missing in southeastern Australia has been found alive after surviving several days alone in the wilderness, authorities reported. Lovisa “Kiki” Sjoberg, known for photographing wild horses in the region, was located by rescue teams in Kosciuszko National Park. Sjoberg, 48, was discovered “dazed and injured” and is now in stable condition in a
In a divisive parliamentary election that intensified political tensions in Georgia, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the Georgian Dream (GD) party declared a “landslide” victory, rejecting allegations of electoral fraud and violence. Official results from Georgia’s election commission granted GD a 54% majority, though opposition exit polls suggest a far different picture, with some placing
As tensions surge along Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has renewed calls for an “immediate ceasefire” in southern Lebanon and criticized what he described as Israel’s “unacceptable attacks” on United Nations peacekeepers. Conflict, which has intensified since late September, has caused multiple injuries to UNIFIL personnel and damage to
Japan’s recent snap election delivered an unprecedented shake-up, transforming the usually predictable political scene into a dramatic test of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) resilience. Following a far-reaching corruption scandal involving high-profile LDP lawmakers and cabinet members, the electorate sent a resounding message to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and party leadership by denying LDP
