Adam EastonBBC News Warsaw correspondent Reuters Zbigniew Ziobro says he is a victim of political persecution Hungary has granted political asylum to Poland’s former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro who is facing charges of embezzlement. Ziobro is facing 26 charges related to embezzling money from a fund meant to be spent on crime victims and rehabilitating…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the recent performance of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and directed authorities to set new targets for technical and vocational training programmes, while ensuring effective implementation of the apprenticeship law.The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister…
BERLIN – A significant transformation has occurred in the decades-old friendship between Germany and the United States. According to the latest survey, Germans now consider France their most important international partner.Dramatic Shift in Public OpinionThe 2025 survey results are striking. Only 27 percent of Germans describe relations with the United States as good, while 73…
Voice of Germany — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has begun his first official state visit to India, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.The visit comes just weeks ahead of the planned signing of the long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU), a deal expected to…
Tehran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a strong warning aimed at former US President Donald Trump, drawing parallels with historical rulers who, he said, met downfall due to arrogance and abuse of power.In a statement shared on social media, Ayatollah Khamenei said that a man “immersed in arrogance” believes he can…
Ai, a female chimpanzee famous for her cognitive skills has died at 49, according to the Japanese institute where she lived. The Kyoto University’s Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior said Ai died on 9 January of old age and organ failure and that she was surrounded by staff when she died. Ai…
The biggest names in film and TV gathered to officially kick off Hollywood’s awards season at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser in California. One Battle After Another and Sinners dominated the night, with Paul Thomas Anderson winning Best Director and Teyana Taylor winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in…
Shayan Sardarizadeh, Richard Irvine-Brown,BBC Verify, Ghoncheh Habibiazadand Sarah Namjoo,BBC Persian Watch: Protesters and security forces clash in Iran protests Iran has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the US, as BBC sources and activists report hundreds of protesters have now been killed in an escalating government crackdown. “Things here are very, very bad,” a…
Berlin: German health officials have strongly rejected allegations made by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who claimed that doctors in Germany are being prosecuted for issuing certificates exempting people from COVID-19 vaccination or from wearing face masks.Germany’s Health Ministry clarified that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the country’s legal or…
Washington/London: The United States military has reportedly provided former President Donald Trump with a list of potential targets inside Iran, according to a report published by a British newspaper.The report by The Telegraph claims that the list includes Iranian military and civilian installations, as well as members of Iran’s security services, indicating a broad range…
