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Hezbollah pledges loyalty to Iran's new leader
The Lebanese group Hezbollah has pledged its loyalty to Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of Iran. Khamenei succeeds his father, who was recently killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Lebanese parliament postpones elections by two years
The Lebanese parliament has voted to postpone elections originally scheduled for May by two years. Speaker Nabih Berri announced that 76 out of 128 parliamentarians supported the motion to delay the v...
Emergency centers: mostly requests for help from outside the Middle East
Dutch emergency centers are receiving daily requests for assistance from travelers stranded by the conflict in the Middle East. While repatriation has begun from locations like Dubai and Oman, many pa...
EU calls for immediate de-escalation in Lebanon
The European Union has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in Lebanon. A spokesperson for the European Commission urged both Lebanon and Israel to reach a security agreement through dipl...
Motorists with jerrycans at the pump: extra crowds expected
Motorists are flocking to gas stations to fill up their cars and jerrycans as fuel prices rise rapidly following the conflict in the Middle East. Station owners have observed significantly higher dema...
Another Iranian missile shot down over Turkey
NATO air defense intercepted an Iranian missile that entered Turkish airspace, according to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. This follows a similar incident last week when a missile targeting...
Norwegian police seek suspect in US embassy explosion in Oslo
Norwegian police are searching for a suspect caught on camera in connection with an explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo last weekend. Authorities released a photo of the individual, who is suspected...
Putin expresses rock-solid confidence in new Iranian leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his "rock-solid" support for Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. The Kremlin stated its confidence that Mojtaba will honorably continue t...
Almost 2.40 euros a liter: motorists hit hard at the pump
Dutch motorists are facing fuel prices nearing 2.40 euros per liter due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Market experts explain that the price surge is a direct result of the blockage of th...
Hundreds arrested in Qatar for sharing footage of Iranian attacks
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has arrested 313 individuals for sharing footage and spreading what it termed misleading information during recent Iranian military strikes. These strikes represent Ira...
Liège Mayor: Synagogue explosion an act of antisemitism
An explosion occurred at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, during the night between Sunday and Monday, causing significant damage to the building's facade and nearby properties. Mayor Willy Demeyer cond...
EU wants defense partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union plans to sign defense partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana in the coming days. These new agreements follow similar defe...
Austrian ORF director leaves after sexual misconduct allegations
Roland Weissmann has resigned from his position as director of the Austrian broadcaster ORF following allegations of sexual harassment. The broadcaster announced his departure on Monday.
Foreign media after much-discussed first F1 race of the year: Typical Max Verstappen
The first Formula 1 race of 2026 in Melbourne was marked by controversy over new regulations and numerous crashes. Despite the chaotic conditions, Max Verstappen secured a victory, a performance that ...
Part-time car dealer Lars Huijer (32) plays among millionaires at World Baseball Classic: ‘It doesn’t matter how much you earn’
Lars Huijer, a 32-year-old pitcher for the Amsterdam Pirates and part-time car dealer, is competing against elite professionals at the World Baseball Classic. Despite nearly retiring three years ago a...
Investigation into Crans-Montana mayor after fatal bar fire
Swiss authorities are investigating Nicolas Féraud, the mayor of Crans-Montana, and four other officials following a New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 41 people. The investigation seeks to determin...
Sharp price increases at the pump again Tuesday: ‘First major effects becoming visible’
Motorists in the Netherlands will face significant fuel price increases on Tuesday as global oil prices rise above $100 per barrel due to the conflict in the Middle East. Fuel expert Derk Foolen from ...
Dutch officials targeted by Russian attack on Signal and WhatsApp
The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD have warned that Russian hackers are targeting the Signal and WhatsApp accounts of high-ranking individuals, including Dutch government employees. These c...
Trial against former mayor and Erdogan rival İmamoğlu begins
The trial of former Istanbul mayor and presidential rival Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey, with prosecutors filing 142 charges including bribery and money laundering. İmamoğlu and over 400 othe...
Von der Leyen wants critical review of EU foreign policy decision-making
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a critical evaluation of the European Union's foreign policy decision-making processes. She suggests that current procedures may no lo...
Lawsuit by former Avicii manager dismissed
A Swedish court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late DJ Avicii. Pournouri initiated the legal action late last year against companies owned by the art...
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European gas prices jump another 30% amid ongoing Iran war
European gas prices surged by 30 percent on Monday, driven by rising oil prices and continued instability in the Middle East. The market remains volatile as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and th...
Oil price tops $100 for the first time since 2022
The price of American oil, specifically West Texas Intermediate (WTI), has exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since the summer of 2022. This price level was reached on Sunday, marking a retur...
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of new war crime
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing a war crime by allegedly using illegal white phosphorus ammunition during an attack in South Lebanon. The organization noted that exposure to the ch...
Narrow victory for Greens in Baden-Württemberg
The Green Party secured a narrow victory over the CDU in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, according to provisional election results. The Greens received 30.2 percent of the vote, while Chancell...
Six killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
Six Palestinians, including two minors, were killed in two Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. Local health authorities reported that these were the deadliest strikes since the conflict invol...
More deaths in US attack on suspected drug boat
Six people were killed on Sunday during a U.S. military attack on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The U.S. military stated that the vessel was suspected of being involved in drug trafficking.
Europe triples arms imports and continues to buy mainly from the US
European countries have tripled their weapon imports in recent years, with the vast majority of equipment sourced from the United States. Data from the SIPRI research institute shows that American exp...
Glasgow train station closed due to large fire, no train traffic
A large fire near Glasgow Central Station on Sunday evening led to the station's closure and the cancellation of dozens of train services. British media outlets report that the incident has caused sig...