Zambian police disperse more than 25,000 illegal gold miners in northwest
Zambian authorities have cleared over 25,000 illegal miners from a gold-rich area in Mufumbwe District, northwest Zambia....
The European Union has made a key decision impacting Georgia's diplomatic relations, introducing changes to previously established agreements. While discussions continue among member states, challenges remain in achieving consensus on broader measures tied to human rights and governance concerns.
The European Union (EU) has temporarily suspended the visa-free regime for Georgia's diplomatic passports, signaling increased scrutiny of the country’s political direction.
The announcement came from Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during a press conference following a meeting of foreign ministers from EU member states. Kallas stated that the EU would continue to support the Georgian people despite recent developments.
"Going forward, we will continue to stand with the Georgian people, including by redirecting funding from the authorities towards civil society, independent media, and the Georgian people," she said, adding, "The future of Georgia, as it is for Syrians in Syria, should be decided by its own people.”
While addressing concerns about human rights and governance, Kallas noted that the EU could not reach a consensus on imposing personal sanctions against governments accused of repression and rights violations.
She also highlighted resistance from Hungary and Slovakia, which opposed proposed sanctions. Additionally, countries like Luxembourg and several others voiced objections to measures targeting Georgia's ruling "Georgian Dream" party.
The EU’s decision underscores ongoing divisions among member states regarding their approach to Georgia's political landscape and governance issues.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described his latest phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as the most productive yet, focusing on air defence and future cooperation.
The U-20 European Wrestling Championship in Caorle, Italy, is nearing its end, with Azerbaijan’s Vasif Baghirov securing a hard-earned victory in the 57 kg final against Georgia’s Nika Zangaladze.
ADY Chairman Rovshan Rustamov met with Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Abdul Ghani Baradar, at the Baku Sea Port.
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that the country’s territory cannot be used by any third party to carry out military operations against neighbouring states.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says the country needs a new constitution that reflects its current realities and has a clear purpose.
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