On June 15, 2025, Israeli fire killed at least 23 Palestinians near a U.S.-backed aid distribution site in Gaza, a heartbreaking event that reflects the escalating human cost of prolonged conflict. While the Israeli military claims its operations target hostile entities, the repeated killing of civilians, particularly near humanitarian sites,[Read More…]

In a bold move reflecting the new geopolitical reality, European Union nations have ramped up defense spending to unprecedented levels, pouring a record-breaking €326 billion into their militaries in 2024. This dramatic 17% jump from the previous year marks the biggest increase in over a decade and signals a strategic[Read More…]

It begins, as these stories always do, with sirens and smoke. Tehran weeps over its dead, seventy-eight, the official line claims, three hundred and twenty wounded, most in military uniforms, some allegedly scientists. Israeli warplanes, precise and unrelenting, had struck with what was described as surgical clarity. But here’s the[Read More…]

The UK is on high alert this weekend as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and potential flooding across large parts of England and Wales. The warning, which will remain in effect until early Monday morning, predicts intense downpours, with some areas possibly[Read More…]

Should citizens be forced to become the financial lifeline of the EU economy? With the European Commission eyeing over €10 trillion sitting in low-yield savings accounts, critics are asking whether this is smart policy or a quiet admission that traditional financing has failed. Is it really citizens’ responsibility to fund[Read More…]

In one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent memory, tragedy struck on June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight 171 crashed moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick, was carrying 242 people, 230 passengers and[Read More…]

In a powerful and emotionally charged vote, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly supported an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A total of 149 countries voted in favor of halting the violence. But in sharp contrast to global consensus, the United States and Israel opposed the resolution, joined by just a[Read More…]

The European Space Agency (ESA), with the backing of the European Commission, is asking for €1 billion to launch a new satellite system, Iris². On paper, it sounds promising: faster internet, secure communications, independence from U.S. tech giants like Starlink. It’s being sold as a way to strengthen Europe’s digital[Read More…]

Can a New Generation of Savings and Investment Accounts Revive UK Capital Markets? As the UK navigates economic uncertainty and strives to reinforce its role as a global financial centre, policymakers and market leaders are revisiting a fundamental question: can modern savings and investment accounts re-engage the British public with[Read More…]

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United Kingdom and the European Union have finalized a landmark agreement aimed at simplifying cross-border travel and enhancing trade between Gibraltar and Spain. The deal, hailed as a historic step forward in post-Brexit relations, comes after years of uncertainty and complex negotiations over the[Read More…]