Sir David Beckham: Football legend set for knighthood
David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood in the upcoming king’s birthday honours list, recognising his outstanding contributions to football and his charitable work.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday to discuss Gaza reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and Israeli-Palestinian relations, marking the first high-level EU-Israel meeting since 2022.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is set to co-chair the EU-Israel Association Council meeting alongside EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, focusing on humanitarian aid for Gaza, Israeli-Palestinian relations, and changing dynamics in the region.
The meeting comes as the EU considers its role in Gaza's reconstruction following last month’s ceasefire. Israel’s ambassador to the EU, Haim Regev, called the meeting an “important opportunity” to strengthen Israel-EU partnerships.
The bloc remains divided over Israel’s actions in Gaza. While all member states condemned Hamas’s attacks in October 2023, opinions differ on Israel’s military response and its impact on civilians.
A draft EU statement emphasizes support for Israel’s security while advocating a safe return for displaced Gazans.
Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed the U.S. “take over” Gaza, sparking backlash from Arab nations and Western allies.
The war has killed 1,200 Israelis and left 48,000 Palestinians dead, according to health authorities, displacing hundreds of thousands and leaving many dependent on aid.
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
A bridge collapse in the Vygonichsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, caused a train derailment and a traffic accident early Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 30 injured, according to emergency services.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has confirmed it carried out a third targeted attack against the Crimean Bridge, also known as the Kerch Bridge, early Tuesday morning, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.
The first-ever high-level international conference on glacier melt has wrapped up in Dushanbe, bringing together more than 2,500 delegates from 80 countries.
Azerbaijan has unveiled plans to export renewable electricity to Türkiye through the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, with a projected capacity of up to 1 gigawatt.
Two Armenian teenagers who accidentally crossed into Azerbaijani territory have been safely returned, easing tensions after a brief border incident.
Global investors remained wary on Friday after a closely watched phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to deliver concrete progress on trade. Chinese markets reflected the cautious sentiment, with modest declines across key indices.
Uzbekistan secured a place at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, earning a landmark qualification following a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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