Politics

UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings

Britain has agreed to a new three-year border security deal with France, committing up to £660 million ($892 million) to curb illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel.

23 Apr 2026-09:05
Six more airports to reopen as Iran restores air traffic after wartime damage

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation has said six more airports will reopen from Saturday as the country gradually restores flight operations following damage sustained during recent US-Israeli strikes.

22 Apr 2026-17:27
First municipal vote in years to gauge Hamas popularity in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza's Deir el-Balah will vote this weekend in municipal elections that will feature some pro-Hamas candidates, offering a rare barometer of the terrorist group's popularity.

22 Apr 2026-17:10
Tajikistan launches green bonds to drive climate finance integration

The Government of Tajikistan is issuing green bonds, which is an important step toward integrating the country into the global system of sustainable climate finance, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon said.

22 Apr 2026-16:57
Iranian Jewish community holds solidarity rally in Tehran

Iran’s Jewish community has held a national solidarity demonstration in Tehran, joining nightly rallies across the country in support of the country’s leadership and armed forces, according to Iranian media.

22 Apr 2026-16:44
Several militants killed in security operation in southeastern Iran

Several militants have been killed in a special operation conducted by Iranian security forces in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, according to Iranian media reports.

22 Apr 2026-15:56
IRGC seizes Israeli-linked ship, second vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Wednesday it had intercepted and transferred two vessels to Iranian territorial waters over alleged violations in the Strait of Hormuz.

22 Apr 2026-15:34
How the Iran crisis turns Europe into a client state while China gains

While Washington remains mired in the tactical mud of the Middle East, acting reckless, erratic, and increasingly lawless, China is playing a calm, long game. They are not shouting -they are building.

22 Apr 2026-14:43
Senate advances GOP budget resolution to "pre-fund" ICE and Border Patrol

The Senate voted Tuesday to take up a budget resolution that is designed to provide enough funding for immigration enforcement agencies through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term.

22 Apr 2026-14:08
Ukraine proposes Türkiye as venue for Zelensky-Putin meeting

Ukraine has asked Türkiye to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Kyiv seeks to reinvigorate stalling peace talks.

22 Apr 2026-13:59