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Germany’s conservative coalition, consisting of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), has emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, securing 28.6% of the vote, Anadolu Agency reported citing the Electoral Commission on Monday. The far-right Alternative…

Ghojaniyaz Yollugh Tekin, a prominent Uyghur historian and expert on Uyghur place names, is serving a 17-year prison sentence in Hotan, Xinjiang, after being detained in 2017, RFA reported. His sentencing came in late 2018, following his research and writings…

Authorities have declared a state of emergency in Buriticupu, Brazil, after significant sinkholes have emerged, endangering approximately 1,200 residents, The Guardian reported. The city, with a population of 55,000, has witnessed escalating soil erosion over the past 30 years, exacerbated…

As Germany heads to the polls for its parliamentary election, concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party dominate the political landscape. The AfD, known for its anti-immigrant stance, has surged to…

The Italian government has reaffirmed its support for the approximately one million Rohingya refugees residing in Bangladesh by pledging €3 million, ANSA news agency reported. This funding will assist the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN World Food Programme…

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned that Europe may fall behind in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race unless it eases strict regulations on the technology, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at the Techarena event in Stockholm, he urged European policymakers…

A Moroccan court on Thursday overturned a decision to deport Yidiresi Aishan, a member of China’s Uyghur Muslim minority, and ordered his release from prison, Arab News reported citing his lawyer Miloud Kandil. Aishan, a father of three in his…

Online shopping in the European Union maintained its upward trend in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported citing data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Last year, 77% of internet users purchased or ordered goods and services for personal use online, marking a…

Almost three years into the Russein-Ukraine war, Europe’s economy continues to feel the impact. Rising energy costs have led to higher expenses in transportation and education, while recent reports indicated no major shifts in unemployment rate. In January 2025, the European…

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised alarm over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for urgent protection of civilians and medical teams. Gunfights and looting in Uvira, South Kivu province, have hindered humanitarian efforts, with hospitals receiving…