Croatia plans Foreigners Act changes including mandatory language learning

(Photo: HOK) At a recent Craftsmen’s Focus event held at the Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts (HOK), representatives from key government institutions and employers discussed upcoming changes to the Foreigners Act, which regulates the...

What the ‘Gaza Polytrauma Syndrome’ reveals about the conduct of the war

When Gaza’s bloody conflict ends remains to be seen, despite current hopes. And whether tranquillity follows across Palestine and Israel depends on many complex factors. One of them is acknowledging the truths of how the Gaza war has been fought....

‘Starting something is simple. Growing it is complex’: Deirdre Mortell on risk, resilience and the power of social innovation

It is a privilege and a thrill to win. A bit like riding a rollercoaster — exciting but also scary. I have dedicated my win to the Rethink Ireland team, who are an incredible bunch committed to supporting our awardees and donors to build a more...

TPL 2025: Sriram Balaji and Bollipalli top gainers as teams bid big in Season 7 auction

Mumbai: Former tennis player Sania Mirza poses for a photograph at the auction of Tennis Premier League Season 7, in Mumbai on Thursday, October 9, 2025. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, October 9 (IANS) Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli secured the...

Aurelien – The Cult Of Can’t…You’ll just have to put up with it.

I was originally going to start this essay with another example, but as it happens I was just trying to make my annual donation to Yves Smith’s irreplaceable Naked Capitalism site (if you don’t donate yourself, you should ask yourself why) and as...

From oxygen cylinder to setting tracks on fire at World Para Athletics

Italian para-athlete Carlo Fabio Marcello Calcagni proved that the strength of the human spirit outweighs physical ailment, securing a gold medal Hyderabad: Despite suffering from sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and a dependence on an oxygen...

Humanitarian Mission or Political Provocation?

In recent days, the Mediterranean has once again become the stage for high-seas spectacle. The so-called Global Sumud Flotilla, a coalition of boats claiming to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza, was intercepted by the Israeli Navy before reaching...

Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza bid big at Tennis Premier League Season 7 auction

The Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, conducted its highly anticipated Season 7 Player Auction on October 9 in Mumbai, with tennis legends Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi in attendance alongside league...

Patrick’s Politics: To hold Israel accountable for its genocide, peace will not be enough

The war between Israel and Hamas has now stretched into its third year. Dueling visions of hope and horror have played out in the Middle East over recent days, as the framework of a peace plan is being discussed and another punishing Israeli...

History Today: When Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Islamic extermists

October 6 has been marked by assassinations, wars, and political upheavals that have reshaped much of the world today. The assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981 remains the day’s defining event, altering Egypt’s and the broader region’s trajectory....

If UK Army was a sword it'd be blunt – it is imperative we sharpen up our forces

Since 1990, the regular Army has reduced in size from 155,000 troops to 75,000. It contracted from eight armoured and four infantry brigades, to two armoured and three infantry brigades – shrinking by almost 60%. And the ever smaller UK defence...

Heimir toys with Trap's 'don't have the players' mantra

The World Cup campaign trundles on and Ireland head to Lisbon in search of their miracle. For the third campaign in succession, the consensus is that Ireland's prospects of qualification haven't survived the second match. Nowadays, still being in...

Catholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services marks 50 years of refugee support in Louisville

Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville When Father Peter Do arrived in Louisville from Vietnam at age 17, he and his family were welcomed by Catholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services. "Catholic Charities helped...

'Combat-capable force' of 60,000 needed to ensure Gaza security

A “combat-capable force” made up of professional and well-equipped militaries from Arab and Muslim-majority countries could number up to 60,000 troops to secure Gaza, military experts have suggested. They argue that a Nato-style contribution,...

Best-selling tumble dryers recalled across Europe due to fire risk – fresh safety update

Argos has issued an urgent safety alert for specific Hisense tumble dryers following a manufacturer's request, warning customers of a "potential fire hazard". The retailer is advising immediate discontinuation of use for specific 10kg capacity...

Ten years on: Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean migration policy under the spotlight

© Ajdin Kamber/Shutterstock A decade after the so-called “refugee crisis” of 2015, South-Eastern Europe remains the focal point and most fragile terrain of European migration policy. What appeared to be a temporary emergency has become a permanent...

Exclusive Interview with Ambassador of Indonesia to BiH: Shared Values, Strong Partnerships, and a Vision for the Future

When His Excellency, Ambassador of Indonesia to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Manahan M.P. Sitompul first arrived in the country, it was the month of May, a season of renewal and growth. Reflecting on his arrival, he shared that the first thing to...

Poet Tony Harrison: a classical voice

Tony Harrison, who has died aged 88, was one of the most compelling English poetic voices of the last 60 years. He was always faithful to his vocation. “I hate being called poet/dramatist/translator/director,” he said. “Poet covers it all for me.”...

Erdoğan calls for lasting cease-fire in Gaza as Türkiye joins talks

Speaking to journalists during a return flight from Azerbaijan on Tuesday, Erdoğan said in remarks published on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump requested them to persuade Hamas to agree upon a peace plan. “Our priority is an immediate,...

Exclusive: Senior Hamas Leader Mousa Abu Marzouk on Trump’s Gaza Plan and the Future of Hamas

Senior Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk in an interview with Drop Site’s Jeremy Scahill on October 6, 2025. “There has never been in history an open war, a genocide broadcast on television like this war, a war in which starvation is used as a...