What Kind of Atmosphere Does the Room Have? The room had that quiet, harmless energy of an ordinary indoor space soft lighting, calm atmosphere, and absolutely no warning that a full musical moment was about to happen. Who Is Standing at the Center? A lady stood in the middle of it, dressed in a simple…
A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers’ rights.
The U.S. isn’t offering or discussing granting Iran sanctions relief solely for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday. Progress in the talks could come as soon as this week but also possibly next, he said, adding that the discussions are proceeding in two phases. The first phase would see…
A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday’s suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.
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The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026.
The EU Commission is set to criticise the Italian government’s reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report to be published on Wednesday. Rome has been asking for more fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis, which Brussels deems should be directed at vulnerable families and industries.
Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Republic with ceremonies, military parades and flypasts in Rome, commemorating the 1946 vote that paved the way for democracy.
The Kitchen That Accidentally Became a Soundstage The kitchen was supposed to be quiet that afternoon. Clean countertops. Neatly arranged utensils. The calm kind of space that suggests nothing unusual is about to happen. But kitchens have a reputation for one thing: They are never just kitchens for long. The First Beat On one side…
LONDON — Messages between Peter Mandelson and a second high-ranking British government figure are missing from the public disclosures forced by the Jeffrey Epstein scandal because of another reported phone theft, according to documents seen by POLITICO. Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Cabinet minister overseeing the U.K.’s “reset” in relations with the EU, held a formal meeting…