Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK’s maritime monitor has reported at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.
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Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang.
Continue ReadingChina is threatening countermeasures to the planned EU industrial law
New car from the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD.Image: Keystone April 27, 2026, 07:28April 27, 2026, 07:28 Brussels wants to strengthen European industry with a new law. China has sharply criticized the EU’s plans. The draft law contains serious obstacles to investment and institutional discrimination in the four strategic growth sectors of batteries, electric cars, […]
Continue ReadingUzbek “princess” is said to have had 30 Swiss bank accounts
The trial against the daughter of the former President of Uzbekistan begins today at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona. Gulnara Karimova is accused of being the head of a criminal organization. A private bank is also accused. 04/27/2026, 07:0704/27/2026, 07:07 In addition to the soon-to-be 54-year-old Karimova, a former asset manager from the Geneva […]
Continue ReadingUkraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over drone activity at Chernobyl
Zelensky accuses Russia of attacking nuclear plant on 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of “nuclear terrorism” and warned that Russian military activity […]
Continue ReadingOrbán renounces his seat in parliament
Withdraws from Hungarian politics: Viktor Orbán.Image: keystone analysis Long-term ruler Viktor Orbán is giving up his seat in the new parliament to concentrate on reorganizing his party. But can this still succeed? April 26, 2026, 8:10 p.mApril 26, 2026, 8:10 p.m Florian Bayer, Vienna Things are now happening in quick succession in Hungary: two weeks […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo calls on USA and Iran for talks
April 23, 2026, 10:37 p.mApril 23, 2026, 10:37 p.m Pope Leo XIV has called on the USA and Iran to return to the negotiating table. On the flight back from a trip to Africa, the head of the Catholic Church called for a new “culture of peace” in order to resolve conflicts without military force. […]
Continue ReadingThird U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
Continue ReadingFrench President Macron no longer wants to do politics after 2027
Macron answered questions from students in Cyprus on Thursday.Image: EPA AFP POOL President Emmanuel Macron assured on Thursday that he no longer wants to get involved in politics when he leaves the Élysée Palace in 2027 after ten years at the helm of France. April 23, 2026, 8:51 p.mApril 23, 2026, 9:41 p.m “I have […]
Continue ReadingUK divers prepare for mine-clearing operations in Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
The move is part of efforts to show Washington that the U.K. — which has angered U.S. President Donald Trump by staying out of offensive missions during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran — is prepared to make a serious contribution to policing the key passage through the Persian Gulf. Britain and France have jointly convened […]
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