The UK recognising Palestine is a huge moment – and a boost for Starmer

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch read out a poem by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish on a London stage last week. In reciting On this land there are reasons to live, the actor gave an airing to the timeless claim for Palestinian statehood. “On this...

How it affects airports, ferry ports and Channel Tunnel

France's busiest airports and Channel ferry ports, plus Eurostar and Eurotunnel, are fitted out with Entry/Exit System kiosks or tablet computers in a bid to reduce long queues when the EU’s EES border changes launch from October 12. They allow...

Indians working in US caught in limbo due to Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa rule

There is a scramble of people on H-1B visas on vacation in India to return to the US - fuelled by worries they would be barred from re-entering following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on overseas workers. Many...

French air and ferry ports brace for new Entry/Exit System rules

France's busiest airports and Channel ferry ports, plus Eurostar and Eurotunnel, are fitted out with Entry/Exit System kiosks or tablet computers in a bid to reduce long queues when the EU’s EES border changes launch from October 12. They allow...

EU delegation warns of human rights concerns in Georgia

The European Union Delegation to the Council of Europe has raised serious concern over the human rights situation in Georgia, warning of what it described as ‘ongoing democratic backsliding.’ In its statement, the EU pointed out recent...

European countries announce recognition of Palestine at high-level conference in New York

Several European leaders announced their countries’ recognition of Palestine during a high-level meeting held Monday on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, framing the move as a historic step toward ending the war in Gaza and...

Today in High Prairie: September 25, 2025

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Anoushka Shankar among artists to perform at this year's Tanweer Festival

The Tanweer Festival has unveiled the line-up of artists who will perform at the event in the Mleiha desert in Sharjah from November 21 to 23. The three-day event, founded by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, aims to bring disparate musical traditions...

EU Delegation to CoE expresses readiness to support Georgian people’s European aspirations, and the country’s path towards accession should Georgian authorities reverse their present course of action

The EU Delegation to the Council of Europe has issued a statement on the human rights situation in Georgia. The statement expresses concern about the human rights situation in Georgia and the “democratic backsliding”. The statement also underlines...

Trump pushes 21-point Gaza plan with ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, new administration: Report

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, presented Arab and Muslim leaders with a 21-point plan in New York this week to end the Israeli war in Gaza and establish a post-Hamas governing framework, Axios news website reported....

Gulf region could scoop up top global talent after US H-1B restrictions

The UAE and other Gulf countries are in a “great position” to take advantage of new US recruitment restrictions by attracting the best up-and-coming talent from across the globe, experts have told The National. The US has announced new visa...

Fifa weighs up 64-team World Cup for 2030 in move that could benefit UAE

Fifa is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams to mark the 100th anniversary of the tournament in 2030. Next summer's World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico will be the first 48-team event – up from 32 – but football's governing body is...

Duterte charged with crimes against humanity by ICC

Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte has been charged by International Criminal Court prosecutors with three counts of crimes against humanity, accused of involvement in at least 76 murders as part of a "war on drugs" while he was mayor and...

Who has recognized the state of Palestine?

00:59 Amid a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the Gaza war, ten countries - including two of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council - have recognised a future Palestine state in recent days. The string of...

Five years and a changed world later, Trump returns to UNGA

Follow the latest UNGA updates here The last time US President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, he did so by video message as much of the world was in lockdown amid the Covid pandemic. He attacked Beijing for unleashing the "China...

Jordanian nurses to join Cleveland Clinic London

Jordanian nurses will soon be working at one of London’s top private hospitals, joining the hundreds of Jordanian doctors currently working in the British healthcare sector. Cleveland Clinic London will recruit nurses from the Jordanian Nursing...

AP News Summary at 11:50 a.m. EDT

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is set to return to the air, with millions of people expected to watch to see how he addresses his nearly weeklong...

Human 'common sense' remains crucial amid rise of AI, Dubai summit hears

Global experts at a Dubai summit examining the rapid rise of artificial intelligence have called on future generations not to lose sight of the value of common sense when harnessing advanced technology - and to never be afraid to fail. Professor...

EU Condemns Democratic Backsliding and Human Rights Violations in Georgia

By Liza Mchedlidze Friday, September 26, 2025 The European Union has voiced strong concern over the state of democracy and human rights in Georgia, urging the government to reverse its current course and uphold international commitments. Speaking...

Donald Trump hints at leaving Europe to defend Ukraine alone

This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. Tuesday was an extraordinary day at...