Israel opens diplomatic ties with Somaliland in Hargeisa ceremony
Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland has presented his credentials in Hargeisa, in a ceremony that also saw officials lay the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy. The events were formally announced by Israel's Foreign Ministry on Sunday, which said they took place last week. The move marks a visible step in the diplomatic relationship between Israel and the breakaway territory.According to the confirmed details, the ceremony was held in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, and involved President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, and Ambassador Michael Lotem. Cirro described the occasion as a historical day and said it was the first... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Iran tensions, Gaza strikes and Binance hack dominate a volatile day
Binance said it had resumed customer withdrawals in phases after a hack that stole about $6.3bn in cryptocurrency, with the FBI blaming a North Korea linked group for the record theft. 🔗Iran sharpened its warnings to Washington, saying any renewed US or allied attack would draw an immediate response that would be both impactful and geographically unrestricted, while also saying a new war could last longer after Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes. 🔗 🔗Despite the threats, Tehran said mediated contacts with the United States could still produce a deal, with Qatar continuing to play a diplomatic role as both sides... [Continue Reading]
Russia detains teenager over alleged Moscow park attack plot after US warning
Russian authorities say they have detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow after receiving a warning from the United States. The case centres on a popular palace and park complex in southern Moscow that was briefly closed after the alert. Russian security services said the detention followed a tip-off and a search of the suspect's home.According to the material provided, the Federal Security Service said the suspect is a Russian citizen and that investigators found clothing and accessories matching images the teenager had posted online. The FSB also said the suspect's phone... [Continue Reading]
Switzerland reopens diplomatic office in North Korea as Cassis visits Pyongyang
Switzerland has formally reopened its diplomatic office in North Korea, adding a new step to a rare channel of contact between Pyongyang and a Western European state. The office resumed operations on 19 October and was formally reopened as Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis became the first Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea since 2003. Cassis travelled to Pyongyang on 29 and 30 October before continuing on to Seoul.The Swiss foreign ministry said the visit was intended to restore direct political dialogue with North Korea and maintain contact with both sides of the divided peninsula. Cassis met North Korean Foreign... [Continue Reading]
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More than 300 arrested at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy in London
Police in London arrested 325 people during a protest outside the US embassy in Nine Elms on Saturday, after demonstrators gathered in support of the banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said the majority of those detained were arrested for expressing support for a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act. Officers continued making arrests into the evening as the crowd remained outside the embassy.The force said 320 of the arrests were linked to support for a proscribed organisation. Protesters held signs reading phrases including: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action." Some demonstrators were carried away by officers after... [Continue Reading]
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran tensions rise as Gaza, Poland and Binance developments dominate
President Donald Trump said the United States may still target one or two sites in Iran, including a suspected nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain, as Tehran warned its military to answer any attack with immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted retaliation. The exchange kept pressure high after days of confrontation between Washington and Tehran. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Israeli attacks killed at least four Palestinians on Saturday despite the ceasefire, according to hospital and medical sources in the enclave. The deaths underline how fragile the truce remains even as fighting continues on the ground. 🔗On the diplomatic front, Turkiye and Ukraine... [Continue Reading]
France braces for Halloween unrest as police deploy 70,000 officers
French authorities are deploying 70,000 police officers nationwide as they prepare for a fresh wave of unrest expected on Halloween. The demonstrations are being driven by anger over living costs, public services and President Emmanuel Macron's government. Officials say the risk of disorder is high after earlier riots and looting damaged shops, public buildings and businesses in cities across the country.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has said the authorities will not allow a repeat of the previous violence. He told a news conference earlier this week that "everyone is on deck to ensure an extremely firm response to any trouble" and... [Continue Reading]
Noontime News Recap: US weighs Iran strike options as Ukraine, Middle East and Europe face fresh shocks
The United States is weighing renewed strikes on Iran, with Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefing President Donald Trump on military options even as diplomacy continues through Qatar. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at the Mecca region, while Israel's election deadlock deepened after final results confirmed neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition won the 61 seats needed for a majority. 🔗 🔗Ukraine faced another night of Russian attacks, with more than 200,000 people left without power in the Dnipropetrovsk region after missile and drone strikes. Separately, a fire... [Continue Reading]
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Cameroonian families protest alleged recruitment of relatives into Russia's war in Ukraine
A Cameroonian advocacy group has held a peaceful march to the Russian Embassy in Yaounde, calling for action over allegations that local men have been recruited into Russia's war in Ukraine. The group, Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers, said the protest was intended to draw attention to what it described as covert recruitment networks operating in Cameroon. Families taking part in the demonstration said they want answers about relatives who travelled to Russia for work and later ended up on the front line.The march took place on Wednesday in the capital, Yaounde, according to the group. Paul Sylvain Yede,... [Continue Reading]
Putin warns Russia is ready for war with Europe as tensions rise
President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is "ready for war" with Europe, while saying Moscow does not want such a conflict. He made the remarks amid heightened rhetoric over Western preparations for a possible confrontation by 2030 and growing concern about tensions in the Black Sea. Putin said that if matters go too far, "there will be no winners at all." The Russian president said he supported steps to restore relations with European countries, but accused the West of escalating tensions.He said Western governments had failed to achieve what he described as a strategic defeat for Russia, and argued... [Continue Reading]
Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade as threat level rises
Serbian police shot dead a young man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in the early hours of Wednesday after what officials described as a terrorist attack. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the suspect rushed at a police officer with two knives, leaving the officer with a minor wound to the face. The embassy was closed at the time, and no Israeli personnel were injured.Dacic said the attacker was a Serbian citizen and a minor who had been under security monitoring because he was known to support Islamic State. He said investigators were still working to identify the suspect formally,... [Continue Reading]
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
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