US lawmakers have released copies of a “birthday book” given to the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, which includes a note allegedly signed by US President Donald Trump. Along with the book, lawmakers also released a trove of documents that include Epstein’s personal address book and his will….
France has been plunged into a new political crisis with the defeat of Prime Minister François Bayrou at a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The defeat – by 364 votes to 194 – means that Bayrou will on Tuesday present his government’s resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who must now decide how to replace…
Hamas says it has received “some ideas” from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Palestinian armed group said it was discussing how to develop the ideas, noting that it was ready to release its 48 remaining hostages in Gaza in return for a “clear” declaration ending the war….
Paris,(International Desk) – French Prime Minister François Bayrou has been forced out of office after France’s parliament voted against him in a key confidence motion late Monday, dealing another blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Bayrou, who was appointed just nine months ago, faced mounting opposition over controversial austerity measures aimed at curbing France’s budget…
Berlin / Hong Kong, (Sports Desk) – Germany’s top badminton stars are preparing to compete at the Hong Kong Open 2025, one of Asia’s premier BWF World Tour events, starting Tuesday. Among the German contingent, Fabian Roth and Kai Schäfer are expected to feature in men’s singles, while Yvonne Li, Germany’s leading women’s singles shuttler,…
The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed deep concern over what it described as an alarming rise in Islamophobia in India, particularly after the April attacks in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In a statement, the IPHRC said it appeared that Muslims are being deliberately targeted by far-right Hindu…
Washington / – After slapping a 50% tariff on Indian goods, U.S. President Donald Trump is now reportedly weighing a ban on outsourcing work to Indian IT companies, a move that could have severe repercussions for India’s multibillion-dollar technology sector. The speculation arose from a post by Lara Loomer, a prominent right-wing Trump supporter, who…
Madrid,Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday a permanent ban on arms and ammunition sales to Israel, describing the move as part of efforts to “stop genocide in Gaza.” Under the decision, ships and planes carrying weapons to Israel will no longer be allowed to dock at Spanish ports or cross Spanish airspace. Sánchez…
Sarajevo– A Bosnian activist aboard the “Flotilla Samoud”, an aid ship bound for Gaza, has expressed fears that the Israeli military might open fire or attempt to sink the vessel in order to prevent it from reaching its destination. The activist, speaking before departure, warned that despite the flotilla carrying humanitarian assistance, there was a…
Watch: What it was like as Australia’s mushroom murderer was jailed for life An Australian woman has been jailed for life, with no chance of release for at least 33 years, for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another with a toxic mushroom meal. The jail term, one of the longest ever handed to…
