Shark kills tourist in Egypt's Red Sea

An Italian tourist was killed and another injured in a shark attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt on Sunday, according to a source at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AFP reported.

Infographic // Germany allocates €60 million for humanitarian aid in Syria

Germany will allocate €60 million to various aid projects for Syria, as announced by the Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, in an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland.

Elon Musk sparks German media storm with AfD endorsement

The rise of the far-right in several European countries, including its consolidation in the European Parliament, highlights the ideological transformations reshaping the Old Continent.

Over 1 million affected by Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid

Ukraine’s critical infrastructure has once again been targeted by Russian attacks.

Putin apologizes after Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Russian airspace

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev after an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Russian airspace.

Tbilisi protests demand new elections and release of prisoners

Thousands of pro-European protesters gathered in Tbilisi to demonstrate against the government, on the eve of the inauguration of Georgia’s new president, whose appointment is being contested by the opposition.

UNICEF urges action as 473 million kids suffer in conflict areas

Currently, more than 473 million children worldwide live in areas affected by conflict, and in 2024, the impact of armed conflict on children has reached catastrophic levels, likely setting a new record, as stated in a UNICEF report.

Zelensky accuses Fico of opening energy front against Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday of opening a "second energy front" against Ukraine under orders from Russia, as a dispute over gas transit between the two countries escalated, according to Reuters.

Ukraine to open 150 underground schools by 2025

Ukraine is planning to open over 150 underground schools by the fall of 2025 in response to Russian airstrikes targeting civilian infrastructure, including schools, reports The Kyiv Independent.

Germany calls early elections amid political crisis

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday the dissolution of Parliament and officially scheduled early elections for February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition and a motion of no confidence against him, as reported by AFP.

South Korea’s Parliament impeaches interim president Han Duck-soo

The South Korean Parliament voted on Friday with a majority to impeach interim President Han Duck-soo, accusing him of "actively participating in the insurrection" after his predecessor's failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, according to Reuters and AFP.

Russia declares state of emergency over Black Sea oil spill

On Thursday, Russia declared a federal state of emergency following an oil spill caused by two Russian tankers in the Black Sea, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported, according to Reuters.