Iran says decision comes after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, as delegations arrive as Swiss resort for talksIran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in LebanonIran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of I…
Spain PM’s wife Begoña Gomez to stand trial for corruption
On Saturday, a Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gomez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial for corruption. She is accused of using her position as the PM’s wife for personal gain by securing work contracts. Gomez is now banned fro…
10 years after Brexit, could the UK rejoin the European Union?
It has been nearly a decade since Brexit and calls for the United Kingdom to rejoin the bloc are growing – particularly amongst progressives. The issue has been further spotlighted amid the current political uncertainty, with Prime Minister Keir Starm…
Fête de la Musique: France bans alcohol consumption in public spaces because of heatwave
France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday. It coincides with the country’s Fête de la Musique celebrations and as a result, alcohol consumption will be banned in public spaces during the festivities….
Bolivia deploys army to halt protests after declaration of state of emergency
Bolivia’s government deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks. This comes after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, which curbs the right to protest and allows the president to deploy the military. For more …
US-Iran peace talks to begin, after Tehran closed Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of negotiations in Switzerland, The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has said vessels should not approach the strait of Hormuz else their security would be at risk. Iran shut the shipping lane on Saturday, saying that Israeli strikes in Lebanon…
Who is Abelardo de la Esperiella, far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election?
As Colombian voters head to the polls to elect their new president, Abelardo de la Esperiella is gaining momentum. Facing the left’s Ivan Cepeda, the far-right candidate promises a radical change for the country and assures voters he will restore secu…
Neither the War Nor Trump’s Deal Terminated the Main Threats in Iran, Analysts Say
Neither the war nor the agreement terminated the main threats emanating from Iran, many analysts said.
US-Iran peace talks to begin at Swiss resort with Hormuz, Lebanon conflict in spotlight
Certain developments, including Israeli strikes in Lebanon, could complicate talks meant to advance an interim US-Iran deal to end their war.
While the World Scrambles for Oil, China Sits on Full Tanks
The possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may not prompt China to return quickly to prewar levels of oil purchases from the Persian Gulf.