Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
‘Living here is impossible’
Across Russia, ordinary people who dare to complain about flooded roads, housing issues, or toxic air often face retribution from the authorities. When residents post videos pleading for help, in many cases the response from officials is not...
How crisis is growing within Orbán's party and why the attack on Ukraine failed to be its lifeline
A growing crisis is unfolding within Hungary’s ruling party, Fidesz. The roots of this crisis are clear: for the first time, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a genuinely strong opponent Péter Magyar. Read more about how the crisis developed and...
German Antifa Claims Responsibility for Arson Attack Against AfD Politician’s Family Vehicle
Antifa has claimed responsibility on the far-left platform IndyMedia for an arson attack that destroyed the car of AfD member of parliament Bernd Baumann in Hamburg, along with his wife’s vehicle and two others. The politician’s car was...
Jewish heroine Hannah Senesh gets a new narrative in this Canadian book
Over the years, there have been books, films and documentaries about war heroine Hannah Senesh. There has even been a recent re-enactment of her famous 1944 military commando mission, where she and dozens of Jewish volunteers parachuted back into...
How shadowy Russian and US groups are pouring billions into the systematic destruction of women’s rights globally
A highly organised and well-funded campaign to strip women of their rights is gaining global momentum. “Reject harmful sex education in South Africa!” reads the headline of a petition launched in August this year. “The South African Department of...
How Kazakhstan strengthened its chess position
Kazakhstan’s rise in the world of chess has been swift and strategic. In just a few years, the country has gone from regional contender to global force, earning medals on international stages and inspiring a new generation of prodigies. A...
Li meets with foreign leaders attending CIIE
A staff member assists a journalist on Tuesday at the media center for the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The event begins on Wednesday and runs through Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily] Premier Li Qiang held separate...
Ukraine’s Restitution as Tikkun Olam: The Moral Path to National Unity
Restitution is not only a legal mechanism — it is a sacred act of moral healing. Inspired by Israel’s example, Ukraine now has the opportunity to transform justice into light, and law into faith. The Talmud teaches that the world stands on three...
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12
By Observer Staff | 10:00 a.m. November 4, 2025 Thursday, Nov. 6 ‘Lucky Stiff’ 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St. $39-$59 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Based on the humorous murder mystery, “The Man Who Broke the...
Today-History-Nov04
Today in History for Nov. 4: In 1809, the steamer "Accommodation," the first on the St. Lawrence, arrived at Quebec from Montreal. The trip took 66 hours at a speed of five knots but 30 hours were spent at anchor. The fare was $8. Today in History...
My Own HomeEntrepreneur snaps up Dh2.5m apartment with access to private beach
My Own Home is proudly sponsored by Property Finder, the UAE’s No 1 real estate portal. With verified listings, trusted SuperAgents and powerful valuation tools, Property Finder empowers homebuyers and investors to make confident, informed real...
A celebration of beauty and grace
Midlands residents are being invited to put their best hoof forward for the beautiful South African Lipizzaners by supporting a special fundraiser at Shafton Grange from 10.30am on November 8. Built in 1852, Shafton Grange, on the D406 in the...
‘All you damn MAGA freaks, you will follow Kirk to hell!’ – German Antifa claims responsibility for arson attack against AfD politician’s family vehicle
Antifa has claimed responsibility on the far-left platform IndyMedia for an arson attack that destroyed the car of AfD member of parliament Bernd Baumann in Hamburg, along with his wife’s vehicle and two others. The politician’s car was...
Migration to OECD countries declined in 2024, but remained high by historical standards
New permanent migration to OECD countries fell by 4% in 2024, following three years of significant increases. Despite the drop, the total of 6.2 million new permanent immigrants remains relatively high, at 15% above 2019 levels, according to a new...
“A stronger Ukraine means a safer Slovakia”: an interview with MEP Lucia Yar
Read in Ukrainian Slovak MEP Lucia Yar is convinced that supporting Ukraine is also an investment in Slovakia’s own security. In March, the MEP visited Kyiv, where she met representatives of the Ukrainian government and defence industry. Yar...
YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar runs until Sunday at CentralWorld
CentralWorld will turn CentralWorld Pulse on 7th floor into a global marketplace during the 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar from tomorrow until Sunday. Held in collaboration with spouses of ambassadors to Thailand and the YWCA in Bangkok, this...
Burning Questions of a Flagrant Debate: Trump’s Flag-Burning Order—Patriotism or Peril to Free Speech?
Across much of Europe, burning a national flag is not an act of protected speech but a criminal offence. Germany and Hungary, for example, impose penalties for desecrating national symbols. The rationale is simple: these emblems embody a nation’s...
Ten Ways to Fight Autocracy After the ‘No Kings’ Protests
What happens now? That may well be the question being asked by “No Kings” protesters who marched, rallied and danced all over the nation on Saturday, Oct. 18. Pro-democracy groups had aimed to encourage large numbers of Americans to demonstrate...
The Multipolarism of Fools
Donald Trump hates Antifa. He hates late-night TV hosts, Democratic-controlled cities, and anyone who has ever challenged him in court. As of October, he officially hates the Nobel committee for not giving him a peace prize, despite his efforts to...
Trump is De-Russifying Europe’s Energy Market – Who Benefits?
As Prime Minister Viktor Orbán prepares to visit the White House and plead for mercy, US sanctions are forcing Lukoil into a fire-sale of its European refineries. Poland’s state-owned Orlen is poised to capture Hungary’s diesel market, generating...