Swiss foreign minister in North Korea for talks on closer ties
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with North Korea’s Choe Son Hui to discuss improving diplomatic relations, alongside the inauguration of a new diplomatic office in Pyongyang.
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More than 100 ports join international dockworkers’ strike against arms shipments
More than 100 ports join international dockworkers’ strike against arms shipments Dockworkers across Europe are staging strikes and demonstrations as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and port militarisation. Unions in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and Morocco have called for an end to wars in the Middle East, including Gaza. “Ports must not be used for the transport of weapons, ammunition, military equipment and troops,” a joint statement said. “Dockworkers do n…
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One month on since FZ1073 incident: 6 ways hero Flydubai pilot, crew honoured
While the incident made global headlines, one name stood out among the crew — Captain Smit Machchhar, whose quick thinking saved the lives of over 170 passengers
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Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close
"Novaya Gazeta," one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.