Von der Leyen emerged ‘strengthened’ from motions of censure — for now
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in the plenary session in Strasbourg. After the high noon vote in Strasbourg on Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has…
Poland charges former registry employee with providing false identities for Russian spies
A man waves the Ukrainian and Polish flag during a demonstration in front of a building housing Russian diplomats in Warsaw, 13 March, 2022 A man formerly employed by Warsaw…
Germany’s opposition halts EU plan to combat child sexual abuse material online
Messaging apps Signal and Telegram on a smartphone. EU countries have failed to agree on measures that aim to fight the spread of child sexual abuse material online via so-called…
Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on
John O’Hara works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, 1 October 2025. Traders on Wall Street showed caution on Thursday morning although US…
KOBIA leads Azerbaijan’s drive for SME growth and economic diversification
KOBIA is accelerating the growth of Azerbaijan’s SMEs fostering innovation and global connections that strengthen competitiveness and power the country’s long-term economic diversification. Azerbaijan’s Small and Medium Business Development Agency…
Palestinians celebrate in Gaza as ceasefire agreement takes effect
Footage showed children and adults dancing to Palestinian songs in public squares, marking a rare moment of relief after two years of conflict. The deal, brokered through indirect talks in…
Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit showcases the future of creativity
© Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit is fast becoming a global stage for creativity. Hosted in Msheireb, the event gathered architects, artists, technologists and entrepreneurs to explore how design shapes…
The EU wants salary transparency. Which countries are closest to getting there?
Member states must incorporate the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 2026. Sweden is preparing for a new era where people’s salaries will no longer be…
Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane in 2024 that killed 38
The wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 lays on the ground near the airport of Aktau, 25 December, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted on Thursday that Russia’s air defences…