• WORLD
    Trump launches probe into Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices

    The Trump administration says it has launched an investigation into Brazil’s “unfair” trading practices. It will include the Brazilian government’s policies “related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption interference”, a statement from the US trade representative said. The investigation seeks to determine whether they are “unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict […]

  • HISTORY
    16 July 2025: This day in history

    622: Islamic Era begins: Muhammad and his followers begin migration from Mecca to Medina (Hijra) 1054: The Great Schism between Western and Eastern churches begins when Roman Cardinal Humbert issues a bull of excommunication against Cerularius, Patriarch of Constantinople, on the altar of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople 1517: copy of Martin Luther’s 95 theses, […]

  • WORLD
    Israel bombs Syrian forces entering Druze city after sectarian clashes

    Israel says it has bombed Syrian government forces around Suweida, as they entered the predominantly Druze city following two days of deadly sectarian clashes. About 100 people have reportedly been killed since the fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted on Sunday. Syria’s defence minister announced a ceasefire in Suweida on Tuesday morning, saying […]

  • HISTORY
    15 July 2025: This day in history

    1099: City of Jerusalem is captured and plundered by Christian forces during the First Crusade 1381: John Ball, a leader in the Peasants’ Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England 1410: Battle of Grunwald (First Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Žalgiris), one of Medieval Europe’s largest battles during […]

  • WORLD
    Clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria kill at least 30

    At least 30 people have been killed in armed clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias in southern Syria, the country’s interior ministry says. The violence erupted in the predominantly Druze city in the province of Suweida on Sunday, two days after a Druze merchant was reportedly abducted on the highway to Damascus. […]

  • CYPRUS
    President Christodoulides pays tribute to the fallen of Mari tragedy

    The example of the 13 heroes—officers, non-commissioned officers of the Navy, and EMAK firefighters—compels us to be worthy of our mission, stated on Friday President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, in a speech at the annual memorial service for the 13 who lost their lives 14 years ago at the “Lieutenant General Evangelos Florakis” Naval Base […]

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