Latvian parliament votes to withdraw from Istanbul Convention opposing violence against women
Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina speaks to media during the Joint Expeditionary Force Leaders’ Summit, at the Estonian Knighthood House in Estonia, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Following a 13-hour session…
What do Europeans have to say about the Digital Fairness Act?
The European Commission’s consultation on the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) concluded last Friday. This story was originally published on EU Tech Loop as part of an agreement with Euronews.…
Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, study suggests
Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, Japanese study suggests Eating cheese at least once a week might do more than satisfy your dairy cravings – it could…
Saudi Arabia makes changes to visa rules for Umrah
A general view of Muslims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque on the eve of 29th Ramadan, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, April 7, 2024. — Reuters…
US Threatens to Resume Nuclear Testing while Past Tests Have Devastated Victims Worldwide
UNITED NATIONS, October 31 (IPS) – The lingering after-effects of nuclear tests by the world’s nuclear powers have left a devastating impact on hundreds and thousands of victims world-wide. Read…
Pakistan rebuffs Indian media claim of removing passport clause restricting travel to Israel
This file photo shows a book of Pakistani passport. — Radio PakistanInfo ministry says Indian claims “completely baseless, laughable”.MoFA clarifies Pakistani passport has not been changed in any way.Passport authority…
US signs 10-year defence agreement with India
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pictured along with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh on October 31, 2025. — X@SecWar Deal to enhance coordination, information sharing: Hegseth.Hegseth, Singh meet for first…
Egypt’s vast $1bn museum to open in Cairo after two-decade build
Tourists view the pyramids of Giza from the Grand Egyptian Museum. There is a connecting walkway from the museum to the pyramids. Photograph: Amr Nabil/AP View image in fullscreen A…
Trump’s nuclear testing plan raises fears, confusion in Washington
A general view of White House, Washington DC, United States. — ReutersTrump tells Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons.Experts say explosion tests would be disruptive.Breaking moratorium on nuke tests to…
Hurricane Melissa’s death toll climbs to 44, storm churns north
Jules Marcelin, who says he had two family members die in deadly flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa, shows the damage to his home, in Petit Goave, Haiti, October 30, 2025.…