The German interior minister aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) comes into effect Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.
The Iran war and the country’s change of leadership are reshaping Iran’s power structure. Analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is emerging as the dominant force, weakening the system’s clerical foundations.
LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are struggling: Deep funding cuts, not just during Pride, have forced layoffs, shrinking services and tough choices. But organizations that serve queer communities are adapting.
Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure.
Europeans are losing billions to online scams, yet the EU has been slower than the US, the UK and China in targeting the Southeast Asian networks behind many of them.
Although weakened, the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group remains a central piece of Iran’s power projection in the Middle East. Tehran has insisted they be included in any peace deal with the US and Israel.
Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indicates growing Russian vulnerability.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration. But as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced, can his plan end the wave of anti-foreigner protests?
The EU’s 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia’s armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.
Locals displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel’s military now fear Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion.
