Post-COP 29: Minister Emphasizes Significance of Agreement Amid Criticism from Environmental Groups

Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed the role of faith-based colleges in countering societal declines in faith and meaning. Speaking at the Harvard Faculty Club, Gilbert emphasized the importance of faith-based institutions in supporting young adults feeling isolated and anxious. He encouraged

Iran launched six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring at least 15 U.S. troops, some seriously, as per the Associated Press, citing two sources familiar with the event.
The base, located about 96 kilometers from Riyadh and run by the Royal Saudi Air Force with a U.S. presence, had already been attacked twice earlier in the week. A previous attack injured 14 American

Press releasePublished 19 Mar 2026

The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) today welcomed the Republic of Moldova as a cooperating country, extending the EEA’s country network to 32 member and 7 cooperating countries across Europe. The EEA is one of the first EU agencies to integrate Moldova into its regular

Šefčovič mentioned that the U.K. would be interested in such cooperation. The U.K. has sought entry into a Western steel bloc to avoid the forthcoming 50 percent tariffs from Brussels. The country has similarly tightened steel import quotas and increased tariffs beyond these quotas to 50 percent. Šefčovič noted that due to global overcapacities, different safeguard measures are necessary. He point

Repayments confirmation to Quatrim secured bondholders
Paris, March 27, 2026
Groupe Casino has announced that on March 27, 2026, it repaid €20.8 million of the secured debt from its subsidiary Quatrim. This includes €19.9 million of principal and €0.9 million of accrued interest, with €0.2 million being PIK interests from April 6, 2025, to October 5, 2025, and €0.7 million of accrued interests

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo told POLITICO that ministers have decided to move on without waiting for unanimous agreement, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. He described it as a “practical approach” where more members will join over time and consensus will integrate this into the WTO. The implementation of the deal should happen quickly to allow members to benefit.
WTO Director-Gen

How Anti-Islam Politics Moved from the Fringe to the Center of Political Campaign
Bashy Quraishy
Secretary General – European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion – Strasbourg
Thierry Valle
Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience
The recent parliamentary elections in Denmark on March 24, 2026, signaled a significant shift in the political landscape. Held b

Following Ukraine’s signing of a defense cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia during Zelenskyy’s visit to Riyadh, Zelenskyy highlighted that this agreement “lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation, and investment,” and strengthens Ukraine’s international role as a security donor.
Kyiv aims to leverage its battlefield experience from Russia’s

PARIS, France—A French abbot, Father Bernard Domini, leader of the Missionary Family of Notre-Dame (FMND), was convicted under France’s new law against “psychological subjection,” raising concerns about religious freedom. The abbot received a two-year suspended sentence and a five-year priesthood ban, with the community facing a one-year closure. The case focused on the demanding monastic l

A Parliament spokesperson stated that “all necessary preventive and reactive measures are in place to ensure the security and safety of MEPs and [European Parliament] staff during official missions,” with “briefings, training and assistance regarding security” provided to both lawmakers and officials.
Previously, the European Parliament has utilized burner phones and security pouches to safe