Ali Shaath, chosen to administer Gaza under a U.S.-backed plan, says war debris could be pushed into the Mediterranean to create new land and speed reconstruction. He aims to clear rubble in three years and rebuild the enclave within seven

A visibly miffed Albanian PM also joked that '...Montenegro is the greatest and biggest country in the region. They gave 50 million citizens. We are small, but Montenegro is the one', speaking at a UAE event

The U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing risk of dependence on public benefits. Critics warn the move targets legal immigration and could bar over 300,000 potential immigrants in the coming year

Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks

Greece has advised its shipping companies to review security measures after drones struck two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Officials urge crews to increase vigilance as war insurance costs rise

Turkey will deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania for NATO’s enhanced air policing missions, with rotations planned from August 2026 to March 2027. The move strengthens allied airspace security amid concerns over repeated Russian airspace violations.

U.S. Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a resolution that would have required congressional approval for further military action in Venezuela. The vote highlights divisions over Trump’s foreign policy and his continued influence over the Republican Party

Berlin will send a small reconnaissance unit to Greenland at Denmark’s request, as European allies boost their military presence amid mounting U.S. pressure and renewed debate over the Arctic island’s security and future

In an exclusive Reuters interview, Donald Trump said the Iranian opposition figure “seems very nice” but expressed doubt about his ability to rally support at home, as the U.S. president weighs Iran’s unrest alongside views on Ukraine, the Fed and Venezuela

Gerapetritis spoke during joint statements in Athens with the visiting Dutch minister of asylum & migration and foreign affairs, David van Weel, by his side.

Reuters reports that three diplomats said some personnel had been advised to leave the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening.

A darkly named check-in app has surged in popularity in China, targeting people who live alone by alerting emergency contacts if users fail to confirm they are safe

Chancellor Merz signals potential free trade agreement with India, aiming to boost economic ties, reduce reliance on China and Russia, and resolve years-long negotiations amid rising global protectionism

According to an announcement by Greece general staff, two formations (2X2) comprised of F-16s were identified as intruders. Additionally, a Turkish UAV was also recorded as infringing on Athens FIR rules and violating Greek airspace

'fake news, insults and fabricated information of all kinds from propagandists do not discourage the Ecumenical Patriarchate from continuing its ministry and ecumenical mission'

The 49-year-old female chimpanzee Ai, known for her ability to read Chinese characters, Latin letters, and numbers, has died, leaving a lasting legacy in primate cognition research

The woman, possibly a Turkish Cypriot traveling with a Cypriot passport, was on the crew of the first leg of ill-fated corporate jet's itinerary to transport the Libyan army's commander to Ankara

President rules out talks with Iran’s regime after deaths of hundreds of antigovernment demonstrators

Victims’ lawyer demands local authorities be included in investigation and seeks millions in compensation for deadly New Year’s blaze that killed 40 and injured 116

Three Greek-managed tankers were struck by drones near a major Black Sea oil terminal, escalating maritime security concerns.