Geneva – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, reports that 103,347 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2018 through 14 November. Spain topped 50,440 – more irregular arrivals to Spain through 45 weeks of 2018 than all arrivals during the … Read More
The vote on ‘The Occupied Syrian Golan’ resolution is expected to be held during an annual UN General Assembly session. The non-binding resolution is voted on annually by the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee. The United States plans to reject a … Read More
LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain faced a deep political crisis on Thursday after two cabinet ministers quit her government, including Dominic Raab, her chief negotiator on withdrawal from the European Union — decisions that threaten to wreck … Read More
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls on Thursday from his coalition partners to hold an early election, a day after the defense minister’s resignation left the government with a razor-thin majority. Avigdor Lieberman quit on Wednesday … Read More
The United States is claiming that Iran spends nearly $1 billion a year providing support to Hezbollah, Hamas, and other allied militant groups in the Middle East. U.S. Ambassador Nathan Sales, a coordinator for counterterrorism at the State Department, told … Read More
A Border Force coastal patrol vessel near Troon harbour. CREDIT: ANDREW MILLIGAN/PA ARCHIVE The UK Border Force has increased patrols along the south coast, after an “unprecedented” surge in migrants attempting to reach the UK. Vessels have been redirected to the English … Read More
In Iran, Syria, Lebanon and beyond, they’re watching, listening and drawing conclusions from Israel’s conduct during the last round of hostility with Gaza. Iron Dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets are launched from Gaza towards Israel as seen … Read More
Authorities said late Thursday the death toll from the Camp Fire has risen to 63, bringing the statewide count to 66. In addition, more than 600 people have been reported missing, according to the Butte County sheriff’s office. Despite the grim update, … Read More
Mr Barnier (L) formally hands the agreement to European Council head Donald Tusk – AFP The EU says much work still needs to be done on Brexit, despite agreeing a draft withdrawal document with the UK. “We still have a … Read More