Ukraine refutes Russia's Kalynivske capture claim in Dnipropetrovsk
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces had taken control of Kalynivske, a settlement in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropet...
France has officially recognised the State of Palestine in a move timed with UN efforts to revive peace in the Middle East. The decision aligns Paris with the UK, Canada and Australia, signalling growing Western support for a two-state solution. Israel and the U.S. react with opposition.
President Emmanuel Macron announced this change in policy ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. Macron said that recognizing Palestine reflects France’s historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. He emphasized that both Israelis and Palestinians deserve security, dignity, and self-determination.
The announcement came in response to a letter from Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority, in which Abbas condemned the October 7 Hamas attacks and pledged to pursue reforms, hold elections, and disarm extremist groups.
Macron linked the move to the war in Gaza. He called for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and protection for civilians.
Israel condemned France’s decision, calling it risky and arguing that it rewards terrorism. The U.S. also expressed concern.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
New Zealand's government has announced two new residency pathways for skilled workers, tradespeople, and technicians, aiming to fill critical workforce gaps and stimulate economic growth.
After a six-day suspension, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to ABC on Tuesday.
A 13-year-old Afghan boy was discovered in New Delhi after hiding in the landing gear of a Kabul–Delhi flight, Indian media reported on Monday.
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces had taken control of Kalynivske, a settlement in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met on Monday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, in the first such high-level engagement since Washington eased sanctions on Damascus.
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