Europe
EU pledges protection for Belgium over risks linked to frozen Russian assets
Around $162B in Russian state assets currently frozen at Brussels-based financial services firm
EU pledges protection for Belgium over risks linked to frozen Russian assets
Around $162B in Russian state assets currently frozen at Brussels-based financial services firm
World losing 10M hectares of tropical forest every year, UN warns
UN Geneva Office says accelerating forest loss threatens biodiversity, climate resilience, vulnerable communities
UK to tighten refugee status, expand forced family removals under new plans
Under reforms, successful asylum seekers will need to wait 20 years, up from 5, before applying for permanent residency
Global internet use rises to 6B while divides in speed, affordability deepen: UN telecom agency
New ITU data shows strong growth in 2025 connectivity, yet major gaps persist across income, gender and geography
EU sees drop in first-time asylum applications in August
France, Italy, Spain, and Germany receive most first-time asylum applicants
Saudi crown prince heads to US for talks with Trump
Mohammed bin Salman will discuss with President Trump ways of boosting bilateral ties
