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Arab and Western foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Syria’s future and easing sanctions

Ministers from 17 Middle Eastern and Western countries gathered in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss accelerating aid to Syria’s new government while maintaining pressure on the leadership to form a more inclusive administration.

Severe winter storms disrupt travel across UK and Germany, heaviest snowfall possible in parts of US

A massive winter storm brought snow, ice, and freezing rain to Europe and the U.S. this week, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruption. Some parts of the United States may experience the “heaviest snowfall in a decade.” Authorities in...

Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine ends after decades

Russian gas has ceased flowing to Europe through Ukraine due to the shutdown of the longstanding energy route that dates back to Soviet times.

Romania and Bulgaria officially join Europe’s Schengen Area on New Year’s Day

Starting from January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have officially become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, bringing the total number of EU’s borderless area countries to 29. Ceremonies were held just before midnight on New Year’s Eve, December...

Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens in Paris 5 years after fire

Notre Dame Cathedral has officially reopened, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the Gothic masterpiece.

Sweden to pay immigrants $34,000 to go back to home country

Sweden is set to offer immigrants up to $34,000 to voluntarily return to their home countries starting in 2026, a substantial increase from the current $976 or 10,000 kronor.

Switzerland is offering $58,000 prize money for ideas to remove old munitions from lakes

Switzerland announced an impressive $58,000 prize for the most innovative solutions to retrieve the submerged explosives that were discarded into its lakes in the past.

Europe tightens surveillance: Austria plans social media monitoring, Denmark police deploy facial recognition system

European countries are stepping up their surveillance efforts with new measures claimed to enhance public safety.

Thousands join protest against lithium mining in Serbia. Officials call it a coup plot

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered in Belgrade to oppose the planned extraction of lithium in Serbia.

Italy plans to bring nuclear power back 35 years after shutting down last reactor

Italy announced its return to nuclear power after a 35-year gap during which the country ceased its nuclear activities in 1990

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IAEA General Conference 2026: Nuclear Power, Safeguards and Global Security in Focus

IAEA's 70th General Conference concluded in Vienna on September 18 after five days of discussions that placed nuclear energy expansion, nonproliferation, nuclear safety, advanced reactors, fusion technology and international technical cooperation at the center of the global agenda.