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West Bank
Palestinians gather to commemorate 78th anniversary of the Nakba
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees.
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Culture news
French publishing protest targets billionaire Bolloré as Cannes begins
On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom.
Europe News
Zelenskyy not implicated in a major graft probe, anti-corruption investigators say
“The President of Ukraine has neither been nor is currently a subject of the investigation,” the head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said on Tuesday, as the president’s former chief of staff appeared in court for a bail hearing.
Qatar
Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states
Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.
Europe Today
Food prices could spike, if nothing done to tackle fertilizer crisis
The fertilizer crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is tripling costs for farmers. “Less fertilizers means less production for wheat. That’s the basis for bread,” warns COPA President, Massimiliano Giansanti.
Silk Road Adventures
How music and craftsmanship keep traditions alive today
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.
The Cube
Why are Russian embassy antennas raising concerns in Europe?
Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry.
Economy
How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition
Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.
Europe News
EU faces backlash over plan to fast-track polluting projects
According to the Corporate Europe Observatory report, proposed EU legislation would speed up approval processes for projects labelled as “strategic” or of “overriding public interest,” which could in some cases allow them to bypass standard environmental review requirements.