Texas migrant arrest law back on hold after brief greenlight

After taking effect for several hours, the controversial law was again blocked by a federal appeals court. The law would allow the police to arrest and detain people crossing the border illegally.

12 months ago

World

US: China-based Canadian accused of stealing Tesla secrets

A Canadian resident of China has been arrested in the US for allegedly pilfering technology from a US-based EV company that appears to be Tesla. Two men have been accused of starting

12 months ago

World

Australia seeks to ‘manage differences wisely’ with China

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong have held talks in Canberra. While both sides sought to hail improvements in ties of late, they also noted tensions. Chinese

12 months ago

Politics

NASA spacecraft also changed shape of Dimorphos asteroid

NASA’s DART rocket not only altered an asteroid’s orbit by smashing into it; it has also changed its shape. Scientists say the Dimorphos asteroid previously resembled a squashed ball but is now

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Germany detains two IS suspects over Swedish attack plan

German police have arrested two suspected Islamists for allegedly planning a firearms attack near the Swedish parliament. Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday said two suspected supporters of the so-called “Islamic State” (IS)

12 months ago

World

Ukraine updates: US won’t let Kyiv fail, says Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underscored Washington’s commitment to supporting Kyiv in a meeting with allies at the Ramstien Air Base in Germany. Meanwhile, Russia has replaced its navy chief. US Defense

12 months ago

World

Hong Kong lawmakers near passing national security law

The government of the semi-autonomous city is set to have greater power to crush dissent, after Hong Kong leader John Lee called for the bill to be pushed through “at full speed.”

12 months ago

Politics

EU foreign ministers meet on Ukraine aid, Hamas sanctions

EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, Belarus, the situation in the Middle East and other current affairs. The meeting was led by the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who

12 months ago

Politics

Bank of Japan announces first interest rate hike in 17 years

The move marks an end to Japan’s famous and long-running negative interest rate policy. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced on Tuesday the end of its negative interest rate policy and increased

12 months ago

Business

China’s foreign minister begins New Zealand, Australia tour

On Wang Yi’s agenda: Wellington’s defense arrangements, Canberra’s business interests and diplomacy in the South Pacific. China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi started a whistle-stop tour of New Zealand and Australia with a series of

12 months ago

Politics

Blinken reaffirms ‘ironclad’ resolve to defend Philippines

The top US diplomat’s visit to Manila is part of a broader Asia tour aimed at strengthening security and economic ties with allies, amidst rising regional tensions with China and North Korea.

12 months ago

World

Argentina: Riot police confront Milei austerity protests

Police and demonstrators clashed in Buenos Aires on Monday as protests against social cuts by Javier Milei’s libertarian Argentinian government escalated. The violence comes one hundred days into Milei’s presidency. Argentinian police

12 months ago

World

Putin’s reelection hailed by allies, decried by West

Vladimir Putin’s “record” victory is hailed by allies such as China and Iran, while the West denounces the election as “illegal” and a “farce”. Russia’s election commission on Monday hailed what it

12 months ago

Politics

UK dispute over deportations to Rwanda heats up

The British House of Commons is once again about to negotiate the controversial Rwanda bill, which is intended to enable deportations to Africa regardless of asylum-seekers’ origin. When it comes to refugees,

12 months ago

World

Australia: Man falls to death from hot-air balloon

The body of a man who fell down from a hot-air balloon,was found in a suburban area in Melbourne. The balloon landed safely several miles away. Australian police are not treating the

12 months ago

World

Germany launches online registry for organ donation

The move is meant to encourage people to easily register their willingness to donate organs after their death. As of Monday, people in Germany can sign up to in an online registry to indicate

12 months ago

Society

Escaping to Thailand: Fleeing military service in Myanmar

The quiet villages along the Thailand-Myanmar border become escape routes for Myanmar’s youth dodging the draft. Julian Küng reports from the border region. In the village of Wale, Thailand and Myanmar are connected by a small

12 months ago

World

Russia altering Crimean identity — Amnesty

The rights watchdog accused Russia of working to “alter the ethnic makeup” of Crimea, which marks 10 years of Russian annexation on Monday. Meanwhile, Putin warned of direct conflict with NATO. UK-based

12 months ago

World

Israel-Hamas war: IDF raids Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital

Israel said it had information indicating that the hospital had been used by “senior Hamas terrorists.” Meanwhile, an Israeli delegation was expected to head to Qatar for cease-fire talks. The Israeli Defense Forces

12 months ago

World

Taliban say 8 killed in Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan

The Taliban government says Pakistani airstrikes hit civilian homes, two days after insurgents killed seven Pakistani soldiers in a suicide bombing. A Taliban government spokesperson said on Monday that Pakistani airstrikes killed at least eight

12 months ago

World

North Korea tests ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

South Korea and Japan said Pyongyang fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea. Meanwhile, Blinken is in Seoul for the third Summit for Democracy. North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters

12 months ago

World

Spanish farmers protest in Madrid despite EU concessions

The demo, organized by the Union of Unions, is in response to EU regulations on the environment which they see as cost-prohibitive. The EU said it would take steps to ease its

12 months ago

Politics

Swiss police halt far-right activist Sellner’s speech

Martin Sellner, a prominent European far-right figure, was stopped from giving a speech at an event in Switzerland and thrown out of the region, Aargau, where it was taking place. A far-right

12 months ago

Politics

Israel-Hamas war: Rafah civilians won’t be ‘locked in’

The Israeli prime minister has promised that residents will be given time to leave Rafah before any military assault begins. German Chancellor Scholz questioned the high human cost of the war in

12 months ago

World

Germany on course to meet 2030 climate goal, minister says

Germany’s climate protection minister has said the country is on target to reduce greenhouse gases by the end of the decade. German Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck on Friday said he believed that the

12 months ago

Innovations

Ukraine updates: UN notes ‘horrific’ Russian torture of POWs

UN investigators say Moscow is still committing war crimes and serious rights violations in Ukraine. Meanwhile, German, French and Polish leaders are set to meet to reduce tensions due to the war.

12 months ago

World

Ship carrying 200 tons of aid approaches Gaza via new Mediterranean route

Israel’s refusal to allow substantial aid into the Gaza Strip has left its population facing famine and life-threatening medical supply shortages. A ship carrying 200 tons of aid is approaching the coast

12 months ago

Innovations

Ukraine slashes interest rates to 14.5%, Finnish inflation slides

Sweden and Spain also saw slowing inflation, helped by food and non-alcoholic beverage prices falling, as well as clothing and footwear prices. The National Bank of Ukraine announced its March interest rate

12 months ago

Business

Macron STILL doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron says ‘all options are possible’ in Ukraine, although the current situation doesn’t require them Emmanuel Macron warned Western powers against showing any signs of weakness to Russia as

12 months ago

Ukraine

How far are we from paying taxes in cryptocurrencies in Europe?

Paying taxes with digital currencies is actually already the reality in Switzerland, which is leading the European race to bring crypto finance into traditional banking systems. But why is it good for

12 months ago

Business

‘Running out’: NATO head urges allies to step up military supplies to Ukraine

“Ukrainians are not running out of courage, they are running out of ammunition,” said Jens Stoltenberg NATO member states need to urgently step up the delivery of ammunition and weapons to Ukraine,

12 months ago

World

Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense

President Vladimir Putin looks set to extend his rule by six more years after he stifled dissent Voters in Russia headed to the polls on Friday for a three-day presidential election that

12 months ago

World

‘Something went wrong’: How EU sanctions won’t stop Putin getting six more years in power

President Vladimir Putin is all but guaranteed to win six more years of power in Russia’s upcoming elections. Opponents – many of them behind bars, exiled abroad, or dead – say EU

12 months ago

World

Reform of EU migration policy won’t lead to Rwanda-style plans, says Ylva Johansson

The reform of the European Union’s migration policy will not encourage the outsourcing of asylum requests, Ylva Johansson has said. “Do we need to work with third countries to manage migration? My

1 year ago

World

EU gas diversification and Azerbaijan’s green energy commitment on agenda at Baku meetings

The ministerial meetings in Baku included discussions on plans for offshore wind farms in the Caspian Sea and participation in global methane emissions reduction efforts. The tenth ministerial meeting of the Southern

1 year ago

Business

US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will rush about €275 million worth in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, the White House announced. It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for

1 year ago

World

EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom and limit spying on reporters

Groundbreaking new EU laws to safeguard the independence of newsrooms received the final seal of approval by the European Parliament on Wednesday. The Media Freedom Act – first proposed by the EU

1 year ago

Politics

German defense hawk sets sights on EU job

As chair of the defense committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is one of Germany’s most recognized supporters of Ukraine and of bolstering Germany’s own military. Now she hopes to bring her views to Brussels.

1 year ago

Politics

Japan’s first private rocket explodes after launch

Space One’s Kairos exploded midair within seconds of its launch. The rocket was carrying a government satellite intended to temporarily replace intelligence satellites. Japanese company Space One’s first attempt to make the country

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

China: Two killed, many injured in restaurant explosion

A suspected gas leak explosion at a building in northern China has killed at least two people and injured 26 more, according to officials. An explosion ripped through a restaurant in China’s Hebei

1 year ago

Innovations

Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report

The report warns that despite progress, the global effort to meet the UN’s 2030 goal of reducing preventable childhood deaths remains distant. The study highlighted the advances in medical science. The number

1 year ago

World

Biden classified files hearing turns into partisan battle

Special counsel Robert Hur appeared before a congressional panel, and defended questioning Biden’s mental acuity in a report on mishandling classified documents, sparking ire from both Republicans and Democrats. Special counsel Robert

1 year ago

Politics

US to send ’emergency’ military aid to Ukraine

The US government has announced stopgap military aid for Ukraine, saying it would enable Kyiv’s guns to keep firing “for a short period.” Its permanent plans for aid to Ukraine have been

1 year ago

Ukraine

Norway: Oslo terrorism trial for LGBTQ bar shooting begins

A 44-year-old man, who had sworn allegiance to the “Islamic State,” faces terrorism charges for allegedly killing two people and injuring several more at an Oslo gay bar in 2022. A trial

1 year ago

World

Polish president Andrzej Duda calls on NATO members to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP

Warsaw is pressuring other NATO members to invest more in countering Russia’s war economy. Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has called on NATO members to raise their spending on defence to 3% of

1 year ago

World

Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Commission will today recommend opening EU accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina, eight years after the Western Balkan country applied to be a member of the bloc. Announcing her executive’s

1 year ago

Politics

Greta Thunberg removed from blocking Swedish parliament

Police lifted Greta Thunberg and dragged her from the entrance of the parliament in Stockholm. The 21-year-old and several other climate activists began their sit-down protest at the site on Monday. Swedish

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia

Russian volunteer forces fighting for Ukraine say they have launched an attack on Russia’s western Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported drone strikes in several regions. An armed group made up of

1 year ago

Ukraine

Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board

Initial reports suggest there were no survivors after the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane crashed in Russia’s Ivanovo region. Russia said one of its Il-76 military cargo planes crashed shortly after takeoff from

1 year ago

World

Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Labor action affected all Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt airport and railway operations nationwide. It is only the latest walkout to disrupt German transport services. Commuters and travelers in Germany faced fresh difficulties

1 year ago

World

EU to recommend membership talks with Bosnia: von der Leyen

The Western Balkan country is among six nations who are at different stages of the EU accession. Since Russia’s war in Ukraine, EU officials are trying to lure them away from Russian

1 year ago

Politics

Thai authority to ask court to disband reformist party

Thailand’s electoral commission said that it had agreed “unanimously” to seek the dissolution of the Move Forward party, which had pledged to reform the country’s royal insult laws. Thailand’s electoral commission on

1 year ago

Politics

Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges

Online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian authorities on charges of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK. Tate’s PR team says he “categorically” denies the charges. Romanian

1 year ago

World

Russia arrests South Korean over alleged spying

The man was a missionary involved in helping North Koreans in Russia’s Far East defect, according to media reports. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said its consulate is providing the individual with assistance

1 year ago

Politics

Germany: Berlin Tesla factory power restored after sabotage

The Tesla Gigafactory outside Berlin was reconnected to the power grid a week after a far-left group sabotaged the plant. The incident forced car production to a standstill, costing the company millions.

1 year ago

Business

Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have begun Ramadan with food shortages across the territory getting steadily worse. A Spanish aid ship carrying 200 metric tons of supplies is set to sail from

1 year ago

World

EU states agree to regulate Deliveroo, Uber workers’ rights

EU ministers have agreed that the bloc should regulate the circumstances under which “gig economy” workers would be granted employee rights. The rules would apply to platforms such as Deliveroo and Uber.

1 year ago

Politics

NATO marks Sweden’s entry with flag raising ceremony

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said that NATO’s newest member will now share “burdens, responsibilities, and risks, with our allies.” Sweden’s national flag was raised on Monday for the first time at  NATO headquarters marking

1 year ago

Politics

Deutsche Bahn files legal action over train driver strike

German train operator Deutsche Bahn has applied for an injunction in a bid to stop a strike called by the train drivers’ union GDL. The company says the short lead-in time for

1 year ago

World

Germany: US man gets life sentence for Neuschwanstein attack

A 31-year-old American has been convicted of murder, attempted murder and rape after he attacked two women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle. An American man on Monday was sentenced to life in

1 year ago

World

France’s Macron announces plans for assisted dying bill

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would propose legislation in May for adults to “ask to be helped to die” when they are faced with terminal illnesses. French President Emmanuel Macron has

1 year ago

Politics

Kate photo: Princess of Wales apologizes for ‘altered’ image

The photograph was the first official image of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago. News agencies later retracted the family portrait, saying it had been

1 year ago

World

LATAM passengers injured after technical problem on flight

At least 50 people were reportedly injured when a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced turbulence following a “technical event” in air. The flight landed safely in New Zealand according

1 year ago

World

Climate risks could be ‘catastrophic’ in Europe, EU warns

Europe is the world’s “fastest-warming continent,” a new report has found. But it is underprepared to face the mounting threat caused by climate change. The European Environmental Agency (EEA) warned on Monday

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

Ukraine war is changing the global arms trade

France has overtaken Russia on the list of the biggest weapons exporters, a study from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has found. The United States has reinforced its global dominance in

1 year ago

Ukraine