June 15, 2026
The nuclear question the deal leaves open
The ceasefire halts the fighting, but Iran’s nuclear programme moves to a 60-day negotiation — with Europe offering sanctions relief in exchange for limits.
June 15, 2026
The ceasefire halts the fighting, but Iran’s nuclear programme moves to a 60-day negotiation — with Europe offering sanctions relief in exchange for limits.
Guitarist Keith Richards can’t commit to the physical demands of a long, multi-country tour The Rolling Stones have scrapped plans for a 2026 UK and European stadium tour, according to a source close to the band, ending months of speculation about the legendary rock band’s next big live outing. Although the tour was never officially announced, it was widely expected following comments earlier this year from touring pianist Chuck Leavell and a band representative, who both suggested the group was preparing to return to the road while simultaneously working on a new studio album. Fans and industry watchers had been
December 3, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to reporters as he attends the VTB Investment Forum “Russia Calling!” in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025. — Reuters The comments come amid planned Russia-US talks on Ukraine. Putin says European leaders were on the war side. He accuses Europe of sabotaging the Ukraine deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia is “ready” for war if Europe seeks one, accusing the continent’s leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys. The comments came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law
A logo is pictured outside a World Health Organization (WHO) building in Geneva, Switzerland, April 6, 2021. — Reuters COPENHAGEN: The growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare requires stronger legal and ethical safeguards to protect patients and healthcare workers, the World Health Organization’s Europe division said in a report published on Wednesday. That’s the conclusion of a report on the adoption and regulation of artificial intelligence in healthcare systems in Europe, based on responses from 50 of the 53 member states in the WHO European region, which includes Central Asia. Only four countries, or 8 percent, have adopted a
Showing Romanian films promotes cultural exchange, artistic dialogue and stronger ties Islamabad: A Romanian feature film and a wider slate of European cinema brought new attention to Pakistan’s growing cultural engagement with Europe, highlighting the potential of storytelling as a bridge between nations. The screenings, part of the fourth European Film Festival (EUFF) and supported by the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), offered audiences in Karachi and other cities a window into different European stories, experiences and perspectives. At the Karachi Film School, a Romanian film elicited an enthusiastic response from the audience. Set during the country’s political transition in
The 26-year-old Cameroon star will turn his attention to the 20026 World Cup this week LONDON: Manchester United striker Brian Bumo scored his fourth goal in his last four appearances at the weekend, opening the scoring in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old Cameroonian star will turn his attention to the 20026 World Cup this week as the Indomitable Lions face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in an African play-off. A win for Cameroon in Rabat will see them through to a final against either Gabon or Nigeria three days later with a place
BRUSSELS: The European Union has launched a new control of digital giants, such as Apple, Snapchat and YouTube for the safety of children on the internet, as Britain moved to tighten Google’s strong search business in an expanded worldwide repression of Big Tech. The European Commission on Friday requested detailed explanations from important platforms on how they protect minors from harmful and illegal content, as 25 of the 27 block states expressed support for exploration of restrictions throughout the mainland to access social media. Inspired by Australia’s recent move to ban under 16 years of social platforms, Brussels are studying
October 5, 2025
ROME: The huge numbers proved to be a pre-Palestinian rally in Europe on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the release of activists on the vessel with humanitarian aid to the territory. Protest organizers in Rome said hundreds of thousands of people had proven to be a fourth day, after Israel was hindering the 45-Strong Flotilla seeking to arrive in Gaza earlier this week. About 70,000 people, according to police, fell on the streets of Barcelona, in one of the various pre-Palestinian protests throughout Spain. Elsewhere, several thousand people were passing through the center
September 17, 2025
A tourist is cooled on the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower, as a summer binom hits Paris, France, July 1 2025. – Reuters Paris: Scientists estimate on Wednesday that increasing temperatures from human climate change were responsible for about 16,500 deaths in European cities this summer, using modeling to project tolls before releasing official data. The rapidly produced study is the latest attempt by climate and health researchers to quickly connect death during temperature regimes with global warming-without months of waiting or years published in a magazine evaluated by peer. Estimated deaths were not really recorded in European
Tokyo/ Bengaluru: The activity of the Euro zone factory has been expanded for the first time since mid -2022, as domestic demand offset the impact of US invoices, while the Asian manufacturing sector saw the shrinkage, private surveys showed Monday. There were mixed signals over the Chinese economy, however, as such an unexpected research indicates moderate expansion, unlike an official reading the day before, which showed that the activity continues to shrink. Exports Powerhouses Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have seen productive activity shrink in August, underlining Asia’s challenge to collapse the hit by a sharply higher trade barriers erected