Growth in global innovation funding has slowed to its lowest level since 2010, according to United Nations projections released on Tuesday. The decline is attributed to high inflation, which is eroding research and development (R&D) budgets, and a slump in venture capital (VC) deals.   In its annual ranking of the world’s most innovative economies, […]

United Nations investigators have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, asserting that its actions aim to destroy the Palestinian people. The report also blamed Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for incitement.   The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), which operates independently of the […]

Spain summoned Israel’s top diplomat on Tuesday for the second time in five days following controversial comments by Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, who called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez antisemitic and a “liar.” Diplomatic Actions Charge d’affaires Dana Erlich was called in over what Spain termed “the unacceptable words and positions of the Israeli […]

Serbian prosecutors filed an updated indictment on Tuesday against 13 individuals, including a former minister, over a fatal railway station roof collapse that has ignited widespread anti-government protests. Charges and Defendants The indictment targets former construction minister Goran Vesic and 12 others, accusing them of serious crimes against public safety. The collapse at Novi Sad […]

Israel initiated a long-anticipated ground assault on Gaza City before dawn on Tuesday, shortly after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly supported its aim of eradicating Hamas in the territory. Military Offensive Israeli forces moved deeper into Gaza City, the largest urban hub in the territory, following intense overnight bombardment. A military official stated: […]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to Qatar on Tuesday to encourage the Gulf state to continue its role as a mediator in Gaza, amid renewed Israeli air strikes targeting Hamas leaders. Rubio’s visit came one week after Israel conducted strikes in the emirate and while fresh attacks were ongoing in Gaza. Key Statements […]

Bulgarian authorities have arrested a shipowner wanted in connection with the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed more than 220 people and injured over 6,500. Arrest Details Name Age Nationality Location of Arrest Date Igor Grechushkin 48 Russian-Cypriot Sofia Airport, Bulgaria 5 September 2025   Igor Grechushkin, one of three individuals sought by Interpol, was […]