President António Costa’s Address at the Emergency Summit of the League of Arab States on Gaza

The European Commission has approved over €103 million for seven strategic projects within the LIFE programme, supporting initiatives in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, and Spain. This package is presented as a blend of environmental policy and an investment in economic resilience, public health, and Europe’s competitive edge.
The funding, announced through the

LONDON — On Wednesday, the British government started releasing documents about former U.S. ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The administration committed to revealing files concerning Mandelson’s contentious appointment as envoy following U.S. disclosures that showed he maintained contact with the sex offender for years after his conviction. Mandels

Recent military airstrikes on a trading junction in Myanmar’s Magway region reportedly resulted in over 25 deaths and 20 injuries.
The UN’s relief agency, OCHA, stated, “The humanitarian situation worsens yearly due to conflict, disasters, and economic decline.”
Aid reached 6.3 million people in 2025, but access issues, funding cuts, and insecurity hinder support.
Funds needed to su

Keir Starmer is keen to avoid the release of sensitive information from the Mandelson files, which include emails, WhatsApp messages, and meeting notes relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the US ambassador. The public and political figures eagerly anticipate the insights these documents might provide, while Starmer’s concerns grow over potential revelations that could affect h

Two repatriation flights organized by the European Commission landed safely in Romania, bringing back 356 European citizens stranded in the Middle East from Oman. This was the first time the Commission used its own rescEU transport and logistics capabilities after a request from Romanian authorities, marking a significant step in enhancing the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).
The EU’s Emerge

In a period of continuous and demanding geopolitical shifts, it’s vital to acknowledge the strategic importance of circular, service-oriented business models that enhance competitiveness and resilience while fulfilling Europe’s sustainability goals.
Several key legislative initiatives are advancing in Brussels, prompting reflection on what textile services require to maintain sustainab

UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed concerns in Geneva about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and U.S. attacks on oil depots in Tehran, highlighting the spread of toxic pollutants in the air.
She questioned whether the attacks met international humanitarian law’s proportionality and precaution requirements, noting that the targeted sites seemed n

The ISW evaluated that Moscow might need to abandon or significantly change its planned operations in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, or possibly both.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to apply pressure on Ukraine in other areas.
When asked on Tuesday about increased Russian activity near the Sumy border region in northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy informed reporters via a WhatsApp chat that Moscow still aims to c

Geneva, March, 2026 – March 3rd, the sixty-first session of the United Nations Human Rights Council convened to address a critical and often neglected aspect of human rights: the interplay of freedom of religion or belief with death and the treatment of the deceased. Under Agenda Item 3, Nazila Ghanea, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, presented her thematic report (A/HRC/6

The commissioners cautioned that if Russia participates, they “will examine further action, including the suspension or termination of an ongoing EU grant to the Biennale Foundation,” which organizes the event.
Italy’s Ministry of Culture expressed opposition to the festival’s decision, which was welcomed by Mikhail Shvydkoy, the Kremlin’s special representative for international cultu