EUROPE

PALESTINE STATE RECOGNITION: World leaders Anthony Albanese of Australia, Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, and Mark Carney of Canada officially recognize the State of Palestine, joining international partners. Inset: an image of a bird removing the Israeli flag. Palestine Statehood Gains Momentum Amid ICC Warrant By Paul V. Young – TheNationWeek.Com | September 22,…

Cyber Attack Grounds Flights, Strands Passengers at European Airports By Paul V. Young – TheNationWeek.Com | September 22, 2025 LONDON, UK – A cyber attack targeting a key provider of check-in and boarding systems crippled operations at several major European airports on Saturday (Sept. 20, 2025), stranding passengers and delaying or canceling flights. London’s Heathrow,…

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Frail Duterte Delays ICC Hearing By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 10, 2025 THE HAGUE – A pretrial hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been postponed indefinitely, citing health concerns that have ignited debate over the pursuit of justice and…

Pacific Rim on Alert:   8.8-Magnitude Quake Hits East Russia; Tsunami Warning Up By Paul V. Young – TheNationWeek.Com | July 30, 2025 PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia – A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia near the Kamchatka Peninsula early Tuesday (local time, July 29, 2025), triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean….

Harold Estoesta (Image courtesy of Wave Watchers FB page) Filipino Seafarer Gets 18 Years in Ireland’s Record Cocaine Bust By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com l July 29, 2025 DUBLIN, Ireland – A Filipino seafarer has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in the smuggling of 2.2 tons of cocaine. The haul, valued…