New French Prime Minister Barnier Proposes Increased Border Controls
paris October 1, 2024 19:20The new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier aims to tighten border controls to combat illegal immigration and cross-border crime.
The new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier aims to tighten border controls to combat illegal immigration and cross-border crime.
The UNRWA, a long-time source of tension for Israel, faces increased scrutiny over alleged ties to Hamas after a Hamas leader on its payroll was killed in Lebanon.
The German police have registered nearly 2500 illegal border crossings in the past two weeks.
Lebanon, once known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East', lost its status due to internal discord among its diverse population, the Palestinian issue, and multiple Israeli invasions.
German police have arrested a Chinese spy in Leipzig. The spy, Yaqi X., was found to be passing sensitive documents containing confidential aviation data to another spy from the People's Republic. The arrest was announced today by the Attorney General.
Israel reportedly used chemicals to track and assassinate Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, resembling a scene from a James Bond movie.
Sheikh Naim Qassem, the new temporary leader of Hezbollah, appeared to be sweating heavily during his video message. Find out why and more details about his statement.
Multiple European countries have initiated the evacuation of citizens and embassy staff from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region.
According to a UNRWA spokesperson, Fateh Sherif, the recently killed Hamas leader in Lebanon, was also an employee of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
The United States has announced that they killed 37 terrorists in two attacks in Syria, including top members of Islamic State (IS) and Hurras al-Din, a group linked to Al Qaeda.
After the resounding victories of far-right parties in Germany, their allies in Austria also won the elections. A pro-Russian nationalist party emerged victorious once again, as the 'Freedom Party' FPÖ led by Josef Kickl attracted nearly thirty percent of the voters.
German police are investigating three fires in Essen, with 31 people injured including two children in critical condition. A 41-year-old Syrian man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and other related incidents.
Jews with Dutch roots living in New York are increasingly facing hatred, triggering memories of Nazi-era persecution. The recent wave of antisemitism, fueled by violence in Israel, has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity.
Israel's creditworthiness has been downgraded for the second time this year by credit rating agency Moody's due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the escalating conflict with Hezbollah.
The recent state elections in Germany have raised questions about the rising popularity of radical right-wing parties among the youth in East Germany.
German border controls in September resulted in the arrest of almost a thousand illegal migrants and criminals. The director of the police union stated that the controls are functioning effectively.
British scientists propose reducing the size of the traditional British 'pint' in order to decrease alcohol consumption in the country.
US President Joe Biden received a lukewarm reception at the UN summit in New York as conflicts in Lebanon and between Israel and Hamas continue. Biden called on the warring parties to pursue diplomacy and cease violence.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a blunder during his speech at his party Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, mistakenly calling for the return of 'sausages' instead of 'hostages' held in Gaza by Hamas since October 7.
Israeli commentators are divided on whether Israel is being too harsh or not harsh enough in its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves promises an end to austerity, facing challenges amid rejected pay rises and upcoming strikes. Labour party congress in Liverpool plays a key role.
The guards of the six killed Israeli hostages have been identified. How did it end for them?
Six Iraqi militias have united in their fight against Israel, but the Jewish state has little to fear for now.
The German left-wing government party SPD narrowly secured a victory in the state of Brandenburg, with their state premier Dietmar Woidke leading the way. The anti-Russian and far-right AfD party trailed behind by a percent in the exit polls. The outcome was highly anticipated as a close race.
The German state of Brandenburg is set to elect a new regional parliament with a close contest between the right-wing nationalist party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and the Social Democrats (SPD) of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
German authorities have reported that 182 people were caught in just four days crossing into Germany illegally at the western borders, where intensified border controls have been put in place.