Romanians are casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election. George Simion is a far-right candidate who says he is part of a new wave of patriotic politics in Europe. Left-wing Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is the candidate for the Social Democrats. Other serious contenders include former NATO deputy general secretary … Read more
More than one year after October 7, Zaka volunteers, who collect the remains of the dead, including terror victims, are trying to find resilience in therapy sessions. These orthodox Jews were not accustomed to these methods, but some were surprised by their positive effects. Source link
The EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for an “immediate ceasefire” in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit to the Lebanese capital for talks, as the militant group claimed a wave of cross-border attacks. Analysis by Yossi Mekelberg, Senior consulting fellow for the Middle East Program at Chatham House. Source link
At least 82 people were killed and dozens were injured after days of clashes that began Thursday after gunmen attacked convoys of Shiite Muslims traveling under police escort. The incident sparked retaliatory attacks against Sunni residents and gunfights between groups from both sides. A Pakistani government team has managed to mediate a seven-day ceasefire deal … Read more
War-torn Sudan is the victim of “the biggest humanitarian crisis on the planet”, Jan Egeland, Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), told AFP on Saturday, criticizing the indifference of the international community. Since April 2023, a war has been raging between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. It has claimed tens … Read more
Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schäfer told the German World on Sunday newspaper that the car giant will push forward with its factory closure plans despite criticism from unions. Schäfer says Volkswagen must ‘adjust to new realities’ “We need to reduce our capacities and adjust to new realities,” Schäfer said. In October, the company’s works … Read more
Former history teacher Yamandu Orsi of the Frente Amplio leftist alliance faces Alvaro Delgado of the National Party, part of the ruling Republican Coalition, as voters head to polls on Sunday. A victory for Orsi would see Uruguay shift left after five years of center-right rule. Source link
In the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday, far-right leader George Simion is campaigning to replace President Klaus Iohannis, a liberal and staunch Ukraine ally. The election is being held amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighboring Ukraine. Source link
Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said Sunday. Pakistan is a Sunni-majority country but Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province — near the border with Afghanistan — has a large Shiite population and the communities have clashed for decades. … Read more
Six men with ties to French footballer Paul Pogba go on trial Tuesday on blackmail and extortion charges and for holding him at gunpoint. Three of Pogba’s childhood friends and his own brother are among the accused. Source link