Powerful explosions shook Tehran in the early hours of Sunday as fighting raged in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israeli forces seeking to take control of the country’s southern sector, while Yemen’s Houthis fired two missiles at Israel and warned of direct intervention if strikes on Iran continue. The widening conflict drew in additional US military […]

Pope Leo on Sunday issued a rare and sharply worded rebuke of political leaders who wage war, saying God rejects the prayers of those who 'stain their hands with blood,' as the conflict involving Iran enters its second month

Greece's early Covid-19 lockdown likely deepened the short-term recession, but helped avoid a more prolonged period of instability

Following multiple consultations with the European Commission (EC), the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator TSO (DESFA), along with the other 5 operators of the strategic Vertical Gas Corridor initiative, agreed on the commercial promotion of the project. The agreement, signed in Athens on Friday, marks a milestone for the wider region in an ever-shifting energy […]

Mexico’s second-largest city ramps up security for a key playoff match as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup, even as concerns persist over cartel violence and a deepening disappearance crisis

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have caused damage to at least 120 museums, historic buildings and cultural sites since the war began nearly a month ago, Iranian authorities announced, in what is shaping up as one of the most significant assaults on a nation’s cultural heritage in recent memory. “At least 120 museums, historic […]

Converted Cold War-era fighter jets are being positioned at airbases near Taiwan, in a move experts say could overwhelm air defences in the opening phase of a potential conflict.

Facing soaring costs from the Ukraine war and falling revenues, President Vladimir Putin reportedly asked top Russian businessmen to contribute billions to the national budget, with billionaire Suleiman Kerimov pledging 100 billion roubles

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses Washington of seeking to take over the damaged Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea as part of broader competition over global energy markets

New $100 bills will feature Donald Trump’s signature starting in June, marking a historic shift in U.S. currency design and ending a tradition dating back to 1861.

Disruptions in petrochemical flows through the Strait of Hormuz are tightening global supply chains, pushing up costs for plastics and polymers and increasing pressure on manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

France will host leaders from key emerging economies at June’s summit to address global imbalances, while China’s absence highlights tensions over trade and economic policy

The US president emphasized the deep historical roots of democracy, noting that the concept of self-government "first dawned in Greece," where citizens were given "a direct voice" in shaping their nation’s future

Germany's government is under growing pressure to strengthen laws against online abuse following allegations by German TV actress Collien Fernandes against her ex-husband, television personality Christian Ulmen.

Rising cancellations and weaker bookings linked to the conflict are weighing on Cyprus’s outlook and slowing early summer demand in Greece, with airlines and tourism operators reporting a shift toward western Mediterranean destinations

FIFA has reportedly canceled bookings for around 2,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia—originally secured for the tournament—as well as an additional 800 rooms in Mexico City.

The final version of the law will now be negotiated between the European Parliament and EU member states, though major disagreements are not expected

"I want to stop suffering" — The tragic story of the 25-year-old who will undergo euthanasia in Spain

After April 3, searching for child abuse material will be prohibited across Europe

EU lawmakers vote to move forward on a trade pact with the U.S., adding protections amid concerns over Washington’s commitment to tariffs and import rules