The conservative commentator and Trump Media communications adviser has been chosen to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the post at the end of August.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and current ICJ judge. Hours later, the US announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
The 2026 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference brings together representatives from the 57 OSCE participating States, civil society and experts in Warsaw from 5 to 15 October. Organized by the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship and ODIHR, the conference focuses on human rights, democracy, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms and gender equality across the OSCE region.
A Russian laboratory worker in Siberia has died of "pneumonia of unknown origin", prompting Western calls for transparency and reports of a second suspected case. Moscow denies any epidemic risk.
Non-EU passengers at Brussels Airport (Zaventem) are facing significant delays at border control, with waiting times regularly reaching nearly two hours and sometimes much longer due to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System.
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
The conservative commentator and Trump Media communications adviser has been chosen to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the post at the end of August.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and current ICJ judge. Hours later, the US announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
On 2 October 2026, the EuropAfrica Investment Forum at the European Parliament marked a clear call to end the traditional aid model. Speakers including Louis Michel and DRC Minister Julien Paluku argued that decades of development assistance have failed to transform African economies, which still capture only 3% of the value of their resources. The real priority, they insisted, is industrialisation, local processing of critical minerals, and a shift from grants to investment-support instruments. Shared prosperity, not aid, is presented as the only sustainable answer to migration and the foundation for a genuine Europe-Africa partnership.
Imports grew 8.7% while exports managed only 2.7%, leaving Kyrgyzstan reliant on outside markets for consumer goods, industrial materials and equipment. The $10bn total masks a widening trade deficit that must be financed.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Germany to oppose trade protectionism and maintain open markets following talks with German representative Johann Wadephul. While Beijing advocated for dialogue and mutual cooperation to avoid a trade war, Berlin emphasized that stable economic relations require a genuine level playing field and fair competition for European companies. The high-level discussions also touched on global security issues, including Ukraine, Iran, and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Spain and France refused overflight rights for U.S. warplanes during the Iran campaign, while central banks bought gold at rates unseen since the 1960s as oil producers dumped Treasuries.
The EU has warned China it will deploy aggressive trade defense measures unless Beijing takes immediate action to reduce a record €359.8 billion trade deficit. Ahead of October talks, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič demanded increased purchases of European goods, relaxed market barriers, and fewer controls on critical minerals. If diplomatic efforts fail, Brussels is prepared to deploy over 200 trade tools - including import safeguards and supply-chain diversification rules - though internal EU divisions over potential Chinese retaliation could complicate enforcement.
Global Tourism Forum President and Visit Brussels Ambassador Bulut Bağcı attended an exclusive gathering at the Warwick Brussels Hotel, where he met with former Visit Brussels Ambassadors to exchange views on the city’s growing international profile, its role as a global hub for tourism and business events, and opportunities for future collaboration.
BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.
With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, the country is leveraging its multicultural heritage and cost advantages to attract European travellers seeking value without compromising on experience.