Russia responsible for Starlink sabotage, Poland says
On October 12, Polish authorities blamed Russian intelligence services for the arson of a Starlink ground station in Poland on September 23 and said two Turkish citizens had been arrested as suspects in Germany. The two suspects were arrested on October…
EU moves towards Ukraine membership as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelensky-Magyar meeting
The EU Council agreed to open two additional membership clusters with Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, bringing the total number of open clusters to four from six. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The move follows an agreement on the rights of the…
Germany: negotiations on the left coalition in Berlin fail
The failure of the exploratory talks can be attributed to concerns over the often highly critical stance towards Israel taken by some members of the Left Party, coupled with criticism over the appearance of a figure linked to organized crime at an…
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery confirmed he suffered from lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Tests confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin released…
UK intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plans to ‘harder targets’
LONDON — Last month’s alleged plot against a British air base used by U.S. bombers was part of a broader effort by Iran to stage attacks on military sites, intelligence installations and other high-security targets, the head of Britain’s…
Drone attacks in Black Sea off Bulgaria sink ship, trigger rescue operations
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Drones have struck two ships off the Black Sea. Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and triggering emergency rescue operations, the Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. The Guinean-flagged cargo ship Dignity sank after being hit by a…
Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia: Why American weapons and defense are struggling to stop the strikes
Andreas Krieg, a professor at King’s College London, said this experience of challenging Israel’s advanced air defenses gave the Houthis confidence and expertise as they now strike Saudi Arabia. “They learned to oversaturate the radars,” he…
Houthis threaten Saudi Aramco facilities and airports amid escalating conflict | News from the Houthis
Yemen’s Houthis have warned all employees and civilians near Saudi oil facilities to evacuate, calling the sites a “legitimate target.” The warning issued Tuesday by the group’s spokesperson, Yahya Saree, was prompted by an…
Hungary: Lawmakers abandon Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ provisions
Hungary’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill amending a 2021 law targeting the LGBTQ+ community, passed under former nationalist leader Viktor Orban. The 2021 Child Protection Act introduced restrictions on the “representation” or “promotion” of…
As Houthis strike Riyadh, Saudi Arabia faces costs of US war on Iran
For weeks, Saudi Arabia has touted the presence of boldly named business leaders, from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to Blackrock’s Larry Fink, at lavish investment conferences in Riyadh that showcase Saudi Arabia’s economic potential, even…