Ukraine Latest Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills three Russia launched over 600 drones and missiles towards nine regions across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv struck two Russian oil refineries, as part of its wider campaign against Russian oil and gas. 20/09/2025
Culture news Spain to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates Spain becomes the first country among the 'Big Five', the five largest contributors to Eurovision, to formalise its withdrawal from the contest if Israel does not withdraw. 16/09/2025
Gaza US warns of limited time for Gaza deal as Israel intensifies strikes On Tuesday, a UN probe found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, calling on the international community to act immediately. 16/09/2025
Culture news Thousands at the Vatican concert with Bocelli and Pharrell Williams Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square Saturday night for the Grace for the World concert, co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams. The show was followed by a spectacular drone show. 14/09/2025
West Bank Israeli army raids Oscar-winning Palestinian director's West Bank home Basel Adra co-directed the film No Other Land, a joint Palestinian-Israeli production that chronicles the struggle by residents to stop the Israeli military from demolishing the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta. 14/09/2025
USA Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil US President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that the purchasing of Russian oil by some NATO allies was "shocking", and said it "greatly weakens" NATO's negotiating position and bargaining power over Russia. 13/09/2025
Nepal Nepal appoints first woman PM as calm restored after Gen-Z protests Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki was the only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017 and was known for her stance against government corruption during that period. 13/09/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo At least 193 people killed in two separate boat accidents in DR Congo Boat accidents have become increasingly more frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as many people opt for this more affordable mode of transportation. These wooden vessels are frequently overloaded and often not equipped with life jackets. 13/09/2025
USA UNGA votes to back two-state solution for Israel and Palestine The resolution supports the recognition of an independent Palestinian state and envisions a two-state solution. It condemns the attack by Hamas on southern Israel on Oct. 7. It also condemns Israel's siege and starvation in Gaza, which produced a humanitarian catastrophe. 13/09/2025
Tunisia Flotilla for Gaza struck by drone off Tunisia, organisers say Videos circulating online reveal a luminous flying object hitting the vessel. No crew members were harmed. Activists part of the flotilla say they will not be deterred by the attack, and that their mission will continue as planned. 09/09/2025
Belgium Tens of thousands of protesters draw the Red Line for Gaza in Brussels It comes days after Belgium announced it would impose sanctions against Israel and recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly later this month, protest organisers say this is the result of public pressure, and urge demonstrators to keep taking to the streets. 07/09/2025
Ukraine Russia launches over 500 drones at Ukraine in massive overnight attack The large-scale attack comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns to European leaders for increased defence efforts and support. 03/09/2025
Ukraine Russia fires large-scale attack Ukraine's Odesa and Kherson Moscow continues to intensify its attacks on Ukraine, meanwhile, Zelenskyy reported the Russian army is suffering 'heavy losses' in Pokrovsk region. 31/08/2025
Europe News Putin can only be kept in check through strong deterrence,VDL says The European Commission President made the comment during a visit to the Polish-Belarusian border on Sunday. 31/08/2025
Gaza Israel wants to halt aid in northern Gaza as it ramps up its offensive Israel called on Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City, a move the Red Cross warned as 'unfeasible and incomprehensible.' 30/08/2025
Ukraine Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv Andriy Parubiy was shot and killed in Ukraine's Lviv on Saturday. The politician played a significant role in the EuroMaidan Revolution and participated in the Orange Revolution. 30/08/2025
Vietnam At least eight dead in Southeast Asia flooding and landslides The heavy rain follows Tropical Storm Kajiki, which made landfall in central Vietnam Monday afternoon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Tuesday. 27/08/2025
Space SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in tenth test flight The rocket deployed eight dummy satellites into space, before splashing down as planned into the Indian Ocean. 27/08/2025
USA Trump demands death penalty for all murder cases in Washington It comes part of the US president's wider crackdown on crime. Earlier this week, Trump deployed hundreds of troops to the US capital, drawing widespread criticism. 27/08/2025
Netherlands Teen's death in Amsterdam sparks outrage over violence against women 'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media. 22/08/2025