Vatican gives update on Pope Francis health, says respiratory crisis remains critical
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’ health has worsened over the past 24 hours, describing his condition as "critical"...
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Pope Francis remains fragile state but not in life-threatening danger, doctor assures
Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, remains in a fragile state but is...
“Complex condition”—Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, with his condition remaining “complex,” according to an official statement from the...
Turkey: President Erdogan embarks on high-stakes Pakistan visit, focused on strengthening economic, strategic ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, arrived in Islamabad late Wednesday for a two-day visit focused...
German Chancellor slams Trump Gaza proposal in heated debate, says “relocation of populations is unacceptable”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tongue-lashed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s population and redevelop the region, calling...
Ireland pledges €20 million to UNRWA amid Israeli ban
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris has announced a €20 million ($20.8 million) aid package for the UN Relief and Works...
Turkey declares day of mourning after deadly hotel fire claims 76 lives
Turkey has declared a national day of mourning following a devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya...
Nine arrested as Turkey investigates deadly ski resort fire
Turkish authorities have detained nine people, including the owner of the Grand Kartal Hotel, following a devastating fire that claimed...
Ski resort fire in Turkey claims six lives, injures 31
A tragic fire at an 11-story ski resort hotel in Bolu's Kartalkaya region, northwestern Turkey, has claimed the lives of...
Antony Blinken flies to Paris amid final diplomatic mission in Middle East
Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his visit to Paris on Wednesday, where he is set to receive...
“This is cruelty, this is not war”: Pope Francis condemns Israel following bombing of children
Pope Francis has denounced the bombing of children in Gaza as an act of "cruelty," following relentless Israeli airstrikes that...
Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Germany after Christmas market attack
Saudi Arabia expressed its condolences and solidarity with Germany following a deadly car-ramming incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg,...
Ireland “will not be silenced” over criticism of Israeli violence in Gaza
Ireland's Prime Minister, Simon Harris, has stated that his country will “not be silenced” in its criticism of Israel's war...
Türkiye to reopen embassy in Damascus after 12 years
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced that Türkiye’s Embassy in Damascus will reopen on Saturday, marking its first operational...
Austria offers €1,000 bonus for Syrian refugees to return home
Austria’s conservative-led government announced on Friday a new policy offering Syrian refugees a €1,000 ($1,050) "return bonus" to encourage voluntary...
Ireland joins ICJ case against Israel over Gaza genocide
Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced on Wednesday that the Irish government has approved intervention in South Africa's...
EU calls for de-escalation, civilian protection amid escalating violence in Syria
The European Union voiced deep concern on Monday over escalating violence in Syria, urging immediate de-escalation and prioritization of civilian...
France accuses Israel of 52 ceasefire violations in Lebanon, including civilian deaths
France has accused the Israeli military of breaching its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah 52 times, with the latest attack on...
Turkish national indicted in Germany for alleged espionage linked to Gulen movement
German federal prosecutors have announced the indictment of a Turkish national, identified only as Mehmet K., on charges of espionage....
Norwegians rally in solidarity with Palestinians, demand lasting peace, two-state solution
A significant demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians has been held in Oslo, Norway’s capital, spearheaded by the Norwegian Church. The...
France defends Netanyahu , says he is immune to ICC arrest
France has asserted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is immune from the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) legal actions, despite...
Pope Francis calls for global ban on landmines amid rising conflicts
Pope Francis has issued a passionate appeal for an end to the global production and use of anti-personnel landmines, condemning...
Pope Francis condemns “arrogance of occupiers” in Palestine in unprecedented rebuke
Pope Francis delivered a sharp condemnation of the Israeli policies in Palestine on Monday, referring to the "arrogance of the...
Gaza: Erdogan condemns Israeli actions, praises Palestinian women’s resilience
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday strongly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Palestine, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ignite hopes for justice in Gaza crisis, top French Muslim body says
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav...
Danish court convicts far-right politician, Qur’an burner for racist comments
In Denmark, the Copenhagen City Court on Friday convicted far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan of racism for remarks made during...
Erdogan Criticizes U.S. Arms Supply to Ukraine, says it is “Big mistake” that would only “fuel the war”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his stance that the Ukraine-Russia conflict cannot be resolved through increased militarization but through...
France calls for protection of UN troops as UNIFIL patrol attacked in Lebanon
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol involving French troops was fired upon on Tuesday, France’s Foreign Ministry...
Baltic Sea Cable cuts spark “sabotage” suspicions as tensions with Russia mount
Two telecommunications cables were severed in the Baltic Sea within 48 hours, prompting European officials to suspect “sabotage” and “hybrid...
Türkiye confirms blocking airspace for Israeli president’s flight to COP29 amid strained relations
Turkiye has confirmed reports that its government denied Israeli President Isaac Herzog permission to enter Turkish airspace en route to...
Top American Muslim body endorses Pope Francis’ call for Gaza genocide investigation
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, has endorsed...
Pope Francis questions if Gaza conflict constitutes genocide, calls for proper probe
Pope Francis has called for a global investigation into whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza amount to genocide, marking a...
EU considers import sanctions, halting political dialogue with Israel
The European Union is set to deliberate on imposing sanctions against Israel, including a ban on imports from illegal settlements...
EU warns Israel against blocking UN aid operations in Gaza
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell cautioned that Israel’s recent legislation to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency...
Security heightened as France, Israel face off in Nations League match amid regional tensions
Ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Nations League match between France and Israel at Stade de France, heightened security measures are in...
Muslim nations’ response to genocide in Gaza not enough, says Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed a lack of satisfaction with Muslim nations on Monday for their cold response...
France bans Palestinian flags as France sets to host Israel in UEFA Nations League
The Paris Police Chief, Laurent Nunez, has announced a ban on Palestinian flags at the Stade de France for the...
Hamas commends Spain for denying docking permission to ships transporting weapons to Israel
Hamas has praised Spain’s decision to deny docking permission to two cargo vessels allegedly transporting weapons to Israel. In a...
French foreign minister lands in Israel for key talks on Gaza, Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has arrived in Israel to continue critical discussions on Gaza and Lebanon as the wars...
Swiss controversial ban on public use of facial coverings takes effect from January
Switzerland’s controversial public ban on facial coverings, commonly referred to as the "burqa ban," will officially take effect on January...
Ireland appoints first full Palestinian ambassador, reaffirms support for independent state
Ireland has appointed its first full Palestinian ambassador, marking a significant development after formally recognizing the Palestinian state earlier this...
Spain: Anger as flood-affected citizens pelt King Felipe with mud
Spain's King Felipe VI and top government officials faced a hostile reception during their visit to Paiporta, one of the...
Spain floods: Rising death toll spurs community clean-up efforts
The death toll in the devastating flood in Spain has increased from 205 people, according to authorities, with rescue efforts...
Pope Francis welcomes delegation from UAE’s Abrahamic Family House, applauds commitment to interfaith efforts
Pope Francis has welcomed representatives from the Abrahamic Family House in the UAE to a private audience at the Vatican,...
Gaza: Doctors Without Borders denounces killing of workers, holds Israel, US, allies accountable for ‘ripping apart rules of war’
The recurrent killings of employees in Gaza have infuriated French charity organization Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) as...
Israel’s key allies express worries over planned law to restrict UN agency for Palestine
As the war in Gaza rages on, the foreign ministers of a number of key Israeli allies — Canada, Australia,...
EU study reveals shocking levels of anti-Muslim bias
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has released a disturbing report revealing that nearly half of Muslims living in...
Turkey pursues BRICS membership, deepening ties with emerging powers
Turkey is making a bold move by pursuing membership in the BRICS group, a coalition of emerging market nations that...
Somalia denounces terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, cites threat to global peace
Somalia has joined other nations to denounce the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, calling it a "heinous"...
Turkey: Erdogan reacts as terrorist attack on TAI facility, leaves 4 dead, scores injured
No fewer than four people have been confirmed killed and others injured after a terrorist attack occurred at the Turkish...
Turkish Airlines suspends flight to Iran as fear of Israel’s retaliation mounts
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus, both Turkish-owned carriers, have suspended flights to Iran until November 1, citing "security reasons," according to...
Italian PM visits Lebanon, discloses moves to hold talks with Israeli counterpart
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has disclosed moves to hold discussions with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu following the...
Saudi to host possible peace talk between Russia, Ukraine, President Putin declares
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Saudi Arabia would be a suitable location for potential peace talks between Russia...
Russia cautions Israel over potential Iran strike
As the escalations in the Middle East intensify, Russia has issued a stern warning to Israel, urging them not to...
Gaza death toll: France bars Israel from exhibit hardware in Euronaval defense show
France has taken a strong stance against Israel's participation in the upcoming Euronaval defense show, banning Israeli delegations from setting...
Spain, Ireland urge EU to end free trade agreement with Israel
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called on the European Union to bring an immediate end to its free trade...
“Stop firing on UN peacekeepers,” Ireland’s PM tackles Israeli forces
An appeal has gone to Israel to “ heed the concerns of the international community” and not repeat recent attacks...
King Charles to host Emir of Qatar in official state visit, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III will welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, to...
Stop exporting weapons to Israel – Spanish PM charges Int’l community
As the Middle East hostilities continue to spread, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has charged the international community to...
Germany assures commitment to arming Israel despite genocide allegations
Germany has announced its intention to continue supplying arms to Israel, despite accusations of genocide against Tel Aviv. Chancellor Olaf...