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Italy Ruling Tells Millions With Italian Roots They’ve Lost Right To Citizenship

Italy’s Constitutional Court has indicated it will uphold a controversial 2025 law restricting citizenship for descendants of Italians born abroad. The ruling affects millions who had hoped to claim Italian citizenship through their parents or grandparents, marking a major change to the long-standing principle of ius sanguinis. The law limits eligibility to those with a […]

France calls for immediate de-escalation of war in Lebanon

The government of France has called for an immediate reduction in hostilities in Lebanon as tensions and violence continue to rise in the region. French officials warned that the growing conflict could worsen the humanitarian situation and threaten stability across the Middle East. French authorities urged all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint […]

Iranian missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq

A missile attack struck the compound of the United States Embassy Baghdad in Baghdad, causing smoke to rise from the area and raising fresh security concerns. The embassy is located inside the heavily guarded Green Zone Baghdad, where many government buildings and foreign missions are situated. Security officials said the missile landed on a helipad […]

South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its waters

South African authorities intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels after they entered the country’s territorial waters without proper authorisation. The ships, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, were held under guard at the Port of Cape Town. The captains were formally charged, and an administrative fine of R400,000 was imposed, which the company paid before the […]

Trump deploys 5,000 US Marines to Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the deployment of about 5,000 American Marines to the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. The move comes as the United States increases its military presence in the region to secure vital energy routes and protect international shipping. The Strait of Hormuz […]

Putin’s ‘elite hit squad’ dubbed Center 795 is ‘exposed by Google Translate blunder after using site to talk to hitman’

A Russian intelligence operative has been detained following an investigation that reportedly exposed a secret assassination network linked to the Kremlin. The suspect, Denis Alimov, was arrested at El Dorado International Airport after authorities connected him to a covert group known as Centre 795. Investigators believe the secret unit was formed during the early months […]

Oil price: Russia boasts as European leaders kick against Trump’s lifting of US sanctions

Several European leaders have criticized the decision by Donald Trump to ease some U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. The move came as global oil markets face pressure following tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Norway said easing restrictions could weaken international […]

Trump insists cartels run Mexico as Sheinbaum rejects US action

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has again criticized Mexico’s leadership, claiming that powerful drug cartels are effectively controlling the country. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Trump said the Mexican government should take stronger action to eliminate criminal groups. Trump said he had offered U.S. assistance to deal with the cartels but alleged […]