Iran faces growing unrest as protests spread to universities over economic struggles
Protests in Iran over soaring prices and a plunging rial have spread to universities in Tehran, as students join shopkeepers and bazaar merchants in d...
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today, focusing on diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier today. The conversations focused on ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the conflict in Ukraine and the broader geopolitical situation. Macron’s outreach underscores France's continued commitment to supporting Ukraine and collaborating with key international allies to navigate the evolving crisis. Both Zelenskyy and Starmer have emphasized the importance of maintaining strong, unified support for Ukraine as it faces escalating tensions with Russia. The discussions come amid heightened efforts by Western leaders to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Protests in Iran over soaring prices and a plunging rial have spread to universities in Tehran, as students join shopkeepers and bazaar merchants in demanding government action. With inflation above 42% and the rial at record lows, unrest continues to grow across the country.
Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire and former Chelsea Football Club owner, has assembled a “top tier” legal team, including a former White House advisor, as he prepares for a legal battle in Jersey.
The head of Yemen’s Presidential Council, Rashad al-Alimi, has ordered all forces linked to the United Arab Emirates to leave Yemen within 24 hours.
Max Verstappen has been voted Formula 1’s driver of the year for a fifth straight season by team principals, despite narrowly missing out on the championship.
Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said Israel has occupied the Syrian Golan Heights for almost sixty years, and that the UN General Assembly this month once again reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over the region.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, defended Israeli strikes on Gaza following a ceasefire, confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump had expressed no concerns over the actions.
Russia launched an overnight drone attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure, and injuring four people, including three children, according to regional authorities on Wednesday.
Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday, ending their 155-day detention. This comes after a ceasefire agreement between the two countries halted 20 days of fighting that killed over 100 people and displaced more than half a million. The soldiers were handed over at a border checkpoint.
Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe fell 44% in 2025, reaching their lowest level since the 1970s. This sharp decline follows the closure of Ukraine's transit route and the EU's commitment to phase out Russian fossil fuels amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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