Germany’s federal prosecutor has filed a motion for asset forfeiture concerning more than $789 millionof frozen Russian money.The prosecutor’s office said Wednesday that the aim of the motion, which was filed on July 7, is to seize the money deposited by a Russian financial institution in a Frankfurt bank account…

The French parliament has approved a divisive immigration bill aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to deport undesirable foreigners.The bill passed the National Assembly with a 349-186 vote, following a previous approval by the Senate.Advocacy groups denounced the bill, viewing it as a threat to migrant rights.The French parliament approved…

The European Union (EU) announced a “historic” new migrant deal on Wednesday meant to overhaul how the bloc processes asylum seekers ahead of next year’s elections. After overnight talks, EU lawmakers announced that an agreement was found “on the core political elements” of the Pact on Asylum and Migration. “It’s truly a…

The president of El Salvador quickly weighed in after news that former President Trump was kicked off the ballot in Colorado by criticizing the idea of “democracy” in the United States.  “The United States has lost its ability to lecture any other country about ‘democracy,’” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele posted on…

A Russian claiming to be a former officer with the Wagner Group has arrived in the Netherlands and says he wants to provide evidence to the International Criminal Court, which is investigating atrocities in the war in Ukraine.Dutch news program EenVandaag reported Monday that Igor Salikov had flown into the…

Kim Jong Un told North Korean newspapers this week that the country’s recent successful missile launch proves he has options against aggression from Washington, D.C.Kim, the supreme leader of North Korea, celebrated the country’s “overwhelming strength” following the launch, according to state outlets.”Noting that it was an occasion to clearly…

Harrowing stories of survival and daring rescues made headlines throughout 2023, from people trapped in caves deep underground to sailors lost at sea.These are five of the top survival stories that pitted man against nature from the past year.‘Life or death’An Australian man attempting to row across the Pacific Ocean alone was…

Pule cheese, also known as magareći sir, is hailed as one of the rarest cheeses globally. Crafted predominantly from 60% Balkan donkey milk and complemented with 40% goat’s milk, this Serbian cheese is a product of exquisite proportions. Its rarity and meticulous process of creation makes it highly sought after.How…

The second year of the Russia-Ukraine War did not pan out how either side expected, with upset and disappointment marring a conflict that looks ready to drag into a third year.The situation remains in flux some 22 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to commence a “special…

The United States on Tuesday imposed a new round of sanctions against 10 entities and four individuals for their involvement in procuring materials for the production of drones in Iran. The sanctions target a network spanning Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia led by Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, according to the U.S.…