Ziad Rahbani, the legendary Lebanese composer, playwright, and musician whose work shaped a generation and bridged the cultural gap between East and West, has died at the age of 69. He passed away on Saturday morning at a hospital in Beirut following a long illness, the hospital confirmed. Renowned for blending Arabic musical traditions with…
During a stop in Scotland on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to European leaders over immigration, claiming it is “killing” the continent and calling on governments to “get their act together” to stop what he described as a “horrible invasion.” Speaking to reporters on the tarmac after disembarking from Air Force…
Tensions ran high in Glasgow city centre on Saturday as hundreds of demonstrators gathered to protest against a controversial rally organised by the UK Independence Party (UKIP), which called for mass deportations as part of what the party has dubbed its “mass deportation tour” across the UK. The rally, led by UKIP’s newly appointed leader…
Pope Leo met with Metropolitan Anthony, a senior official of the Russian Orthodox Church, on Saturday in what is being seen as a potential effort to ease strained ties between the two churches amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting, held at the Vatican, included Anthony—who chairs the Russian Church’s department of external relations—and…
Thousands of Malaysians flooded the streets of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amid growing public frustration over soaring living costs and unfulfilled reform promises. The protest, marked by chants of “Turun Anwar” (Step Down Anwar), saw demonstrators clad in black shirts and headbands marching through the capital before…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland this Sunday, as both sides seek to navigate the uncertain future of transatlantic trade relations. The meeting follows a phone call von der Leyen described as “good,” signaling cautious optimism ahead of what could be a pivotal moment…
Turkey is grappling with a wave of intense wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures and arid conditions, prompting the government to declare two of its western provinces as official disaster zones. The blazes, which erupted along the country’s Mediterranean coastline, have forced emergency services into overdrive as firefighters battle to contain multiple infernos. The crisis began…
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has stretched into a third consecutive day, with fresh flashpoints emerging along the disputed border. What began as a localized skirmish has now spiraled into the worst armed confrontation between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade, leaving more than 30 people dead and displacing over 130,000 civilians….
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the United Kingdom will take part in humanitarian airdrops into the Gaza Strip, marking a significant development in the ongoing international response to the worsening humanitarian crisis. The announcement follows growing political pressure at home, with over a third of UK Members of Parliament urging the government…
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Scotland on Friday evening, marking the start of a four-day visit that combines high-level diplomacy with personal engagements at his Turnberry golf resort. Air Force One landed at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire just before 8:30 p.m. local time, where the president was greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray…
