International

EU announces €458m humanitarian aid for Middle East

EU confirms 2026 humanitarian aid The EU humanitarian aid package for 2026 has been confirmed at €458 million, targeting Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and...

Australia, Japan, Germany decline US request to secure Strait of Hormuz

Australia, Japan, and Germany have ruled out sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump urging allies and China to...

Whistleblowers warn of social media algorithm risks

Insiders say safety compromised in tech rivalry Social media companies TikTok and Meta took risks with user safety while competing for attention in an algorithm-driven...

Dubai Airport suspends flights after drone-related fire

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates temporarily halted flights at Dubai International Airport on Monday following a fire in a fuel tank linked to...

Explosions rock Kyiv in rare daytime air attack

Russian missile and drone barrage Explosions were reported over Ukraine’s capital on Monday, as French news agency journalists observed air defence systems intercepting a series...