Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Starting September 27, 2026, businesses operating within the European Union must adhere to the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) Directive. This new legislative framework … Read more
Excavation teams at the former St Mary’s mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway, have recovered 22 additional sets of infant remains between June 1 … Read more
President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant—including those in Tehran—every time Iranian forces attack a ship … Read more
Al Jazeera reports that the Austrian government officially opened a new police station on Wednesday in the town of Braunau am Inn, located in the building … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the United States will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran fires at a ship … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, that the United States will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant in Iran each … Read more
The United States has engaged in eleven consecutive nights of military strikes against Iran, escalating a conflict that has disrupted global shipping and stalled oil and … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed 43-year-old Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief on Tuesday, July 21. The decision follows days of public protests demanding the removal … Read more
The Trump administration has approved a nuclear energy pact with Saudi Arabia, according to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The agreement provides a framework for … Read more
Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects in connection with the seizure of more than 200kg of cocaine, valued at $19m, at Monrovia’s international airport on … Read more
Liberian authorities have charged five suspects following the seizure of more than 200kg of cocaine at Monrovia’s international airport. The shipment, falsely declared as food seasoning, … Read more
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as of July 2026, amid ongoing global economic pressure. While inflation has cooled from 2022 highs, … Read more