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Britain failing to control its borders, Shabana Mahmood to warn
Home Secretary to call for greater international co-operation at summit on illegal migration The failure of Britain and other European nations to control their borders is “eroding trust” in politicians and the state, Shabana Mahmood is to warn....
Abu Dhabi Chamber Strengthens Economic Ties with Balkan Chambers of Commerce
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a high-level delegation from the Balkan Chambers of Commerce to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation. The expanded meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Abu...
“Paper Tiger” Or Ploy? Trump Tricking Europe To “Outsource” American-Made Crisis
Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image Written by Uriel Araujo, Anthropology PhD, is a social scientist specializing in ethnic and religious conflicts, with extensive research on geopolitical dynamics and cultural interactions US...
Britain can't control its own borders, admits Home Secretary as she vows to regain public trust
Shabana Mahmood will make the warning while hosting allies in London as part of international cooperation to combat illegal migration Britain cannot control who enters and who leaves the country, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will tell Balkan...
Andalucía declares alert for West Nile Virus
Date Published: 15/10/2025 A Culex pipiens or common house mosquito A health alert has been declared in several municipalities in Andalucía, after it was confirmed that West Nile Virus (WNV) is circulating in Culex mosquitoes captured there. The...
Q&A of the Day – The U.N.’s Relevance After President Trump’s Peace
Q&A of the Day – The U.N.’s Relevance After President Trump’s Peace Each day I feature a listener question sent by one of these methods. Email: brianmudd@iheartmedia.com Social: @brianmuddradio iHeartRadio: Use the Talkback feature – the...
What could a 'combat-capable' Gaza security force look like?
A “combat-capable force” made up of professional and well-equipped militaries from Arab and Muslim-majority countries could number up to 60,000 troops to secure Gaza, military experts have suggested. They argue that a Nato-style contribution,...
September 2025: Earth’s 3rd-warmest September on record
September 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest September in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, behind only 2023 and 2024, said the European Copernicus Climate Change Service on Oct. 9. The Japan Meteorological Agency also rated...
Opinion | Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Is More About Dominance Than Inclusion
Last Updated:October 13, 2025, 15:50 IST Wrapped as a peace proposal, Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza proposal revives a familiar world order, one that is built on conditional sovereignty and American managerial control Israeli Prime Minister...
Slovenia vs Switzerland Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025
Slovenia and Switzerland return to action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Stozice Stadium on Monday. While Matjaz Kek’s men set out in search of their first win of the campaign, Switzerland will be looking to...
Commentary: The Pieces of Trump’s Peace
by Victor Davis Hanson What did Donald Trump do differently to obtain at least temporary calm in the Middle East compared to the failed efforts of past administrations, foreign powers, and the United Nations? Let us count ten different approaches....
CNN fact-checker spends four minutes debunking Trump’s multiple ‘lies’ in his speech to US military top brass
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A Global Call for Equity in Mineral Value Chains at COP30
13 October 2025 As world leaders gather in Brasilia for the Pre-COP meetings, more than 150 civil society organizations from around the world are issuing an open letter to Parties to the UNFCCC calling for governments to put transition minerals...
Event honors alumnus’ career as diplomat, journalist
Former colleagues of Strobe Talbott ’68 spoke about his legacy of public service alongside a discussion of a new biography about his role reshaping post-Cold War diplomacy. Melissa Adamantidi 4:46 am, Oct 13, 2025 Contributing Reporter Melissa...
Victor Hanson: The Pieces Of Trump's Peace
Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, What did Donald Trump do differently to obtain at least temporary calm in the Middle East compared to the failed efforts of past administrations, foreign powers, and the United Nations? Let...
Which companies are the most profitable in Serbia?
The Top 100 lists of business entities in 2024 were compiled based on the regular annual financial reports for 2024 for 113,463 companies, following analysis and ranking of data from the perspective of business performance – according to operating...
Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s claims about peace, war and Iran after his Israel address
President Donald Trump, speaking in Israel on the day that Hamas released all living Israeli hostages and Israel released Palestinian prisoners and detainees, framed the agreement he helped broker as a “historic dawn of a new Middle East.” He told...
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israeli parliament
On the day Israel and Hamas exchanged captives and detainees as part of the Gaza deal, United States President Donald Trump framed the agreement he helped broker as a “historic dawn of a new Middle East”. “This is not only the end of a war, this...
Slovenia hosts high-profile NATO meeting
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly called on members of the alliance to honour their commitment to boost defence and security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 as it closed its annual session in Ljubljana. Visiting the country on the occasion, NATO...
SIRC to tackle complexities of today's changing world
Set against the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical, trade and climate-related challenges, this year’s conference will be pivotal to shape the way forward for the industry as it adapts to structural shifts while accelerating innovation and...