UN Chief Guterres to Push for Global Institutional Reform at BRICS Summit
New Delhi: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to use his upcoming BRICS Summit address to call for reforms...
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Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Missiles and Drones Targeted Three Cities
Riyadh: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement have intensified after the Saudi-led coalition said Houthi forces launched ballistic...
US Healthcare Fraud: $17.5 Billion in Suspicious Transactions Flagged
Washington: A major financial analysis in the United States has identified approximately $17.5 billion in suspicious transactions potentially linked to...
Finland Closes Investigation Into Ukrainian Military Drones That Entered Its Airspace
HELSINKI — Finnish authorities have closed their investigation into four Ukrainian military drones that unexpectedly entered Finnish territory during separate...
Norway Marks King Harald V’s Funeral as Thousands Gather in Oslo
OSLO — Norway has formally concluded its period of national mourning for King Harald V, with large crowds gathering in...
Canada Prepares for High-Level Talks With Ukraine as War Remains a Major Focus
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing for high-level discussions with Ukraine as both countries continue to focus on the ongoing war...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
ANKARA — Türkiye and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both sides focusing on trade, investment,...
Qatar Strengthens Food Security Strategy With New Agricultural Initiatives
DOHA — Qatar is expanding efforts to strengthen domestic food security by supporting agricultural production, modern farming technologies and more...
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Services Through New AI and Data Initiatives
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is accelerating the digital transformation of government services as authorities expand the use of artificial intelligence,...
UAE Launches Major AI Transformation of Government Services
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious government-technology programmes, placing artificial...
South Korea Expands National AI Computing Infrastructure to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Development
SEOUL — South Korea is accelerating investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure as the government seeks to strengthen domestic computing capacity and...
Norway and Ukraine Discuss Air Defence and Winter Support
OSLO — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held political talks in Oslo focused on...
Denmark Strengthens National Preparedness With New Emergency Planning Measures
COPENHAGEN — Denmark is strengthening its national preparedness system as the government seeks to ensure that essential services and the...
Switzerland Announces New Measures to Strengthen Protection of Critical Infrastructure
BERN — Switzerland is strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure as the government works to improve the country’s resilience against...
Cyprus, Greece and Egypt Strengthen Regional Cooperation at Al-Alamein Summit
NICOSIA — Cyprus, Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on security, stability and development across the...
Slovakia Unveils New Measures to Strengthen National Energy Security
BRATISLAVA — Slovakia has announced a new set of measures aimed at strengthening national energy security and protecting households and...
Croatia Launches New Measures to Strengthen Support for Families and Children
ZAGREB — Croatia has announced a new package of measures aimed at improving support for families and children, with the...
Austria Expands Skilled Worker Recruitment to Address Labour Shortages
VIENNA — Austria has announced additional measures aimed at attracting skilled workers from abroad as businesses continue to face labour...
Bulgaria Introduces New Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Government Systems
SOFIA — Bulgaria is strengthening cybersecurity protections across government institutions as authorities move to improve the resilience of public digital...
Romania Reports Major Summer Immigration Enforcement Operation
BUCHAREST — Romanian immigration authorities have reported the results of a nationwide enforcement campaign conducted during the 2026 summer season,...
Hungary Restores Traditional County Names and Cuts Prime Minister’s Salary
BUDAPEST — Hungary’s parliament has approved a major change to the country’s administrative terminology, restoring the traditional term “counties” and...
Czech Republic Raises Minimum Wage Framework for 2027 and 2028
PRAGUE — The Czech government has approved a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage for 2027 and 2028, setting...
Greece Announces €3.5 Billion Economic Package to Raise Incomes and Cut Taxes
ATHENS — Greece has unveiled a wide-ranging economic programme worth about €3.5 billion through 2030, combining tax reductions, income support,...
Brazil Conducts Nationwide Crackdown on Organized Crime, Seizing Assets Worth Hundreds of Millions
BRASÍLIA — Brazilian authorities have completed a nationwide operation targeting organized criminal networks, resulting in hundreds of arrests and the...
Belgium Raises €3.5 Billion Through Treasury Certificate Auction
BRUSSELS — Belgium has raised approximately €3.501 billion through its latest auction of Treasury certificates, providing the federal government with...
Poland Launches National Programme to Search for Critical Raw-Material Deposits
WARSAW — Poland has launched a long-term national programme to identify domestic sources of critical raw materials considered essential for...
Slovenia Moves to Cut Heating-Fuel Tax as Energy Costs Remain High
LJUBLJANA — Slovenia’s government has approved proposed changes to its excise-duty rules that could significantly reduce taxes on heating oil...
Iceland Government Sets Out Key Priorities for the Coming Parliamentary Session
REYKJAVIK — Iceland’s coalition government has presented its main priorities for the coming parliamentary season, outlining a programme focused on...
Finland: Government Moves to Protect Drone Damage Costs Through State Funding
HELSINKI — Finland is considering a new arrangement under which certain costs arising from damage caused by drones could be...
Netherlands Launches International AI Strategy to Strengthen Europe’s Technology Position
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands has launched a new international strategy for artificial intelligence, placing greater emphasis on technological cooperation, economic...
Sweden Authorizes Major HIMARS Purchase and Deepens Defence Cooperation With Finland
STOCKHOLM — Sweden has authorized the purchase of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as part of a...
Portugal Extends Fuel Support as Energy Costs Put Pressure on Households and Businesses
LISBON — Portugal has extended measures aimed at cushioning households and businesses from a sharp rise in fuel prices, with...
United Kingdom: New Space Strategy Puts Security and Growth at the Heart of Britain’s Space Programme
LONDON — The United Kingdom has unveiled a new national space strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s security in orbit...
France: Paris Moves to Restrict Imports From Israeli Settlements
PARIS — France has announced that it will take steps to prohibit imports of goods originating from Israeli settlements in...
Germany: Federal Government Presents 2027 Budget Focused on Prosperity and Security
BERLIN — Germany’s federal government has presented its draft 2027 federal budget to the Bundestag, describing the spending plan as...
Ireland: New Employment Rules Approved for Security Industry Workers
Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Alan Dillon, has approved a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) covering workers in...
New Zealand: Education Gap Narrows as Disadvantaged Students Make Strong Gains
New Zealand’s latest education data shows a notable narrowing of the achievement gap between students from disadvantaged and more advantaged...
Australia: Government Expands Response to Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission
Australia’s federal government has announced an expanded response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, two...
Canada Announces New Measures Over Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
OTTAWA — Canada has announced new measures aimed at protecting the prospect of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,...
US Peace Push Enters New Phase as Trump Envoys Meet Putin and Zelenskyy
KYIV — The United States has intensified its diplomatic effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war after President Donald Trump's envoys...
