Belgium

‘Diamonds are in my blood’: The Jain traders who dominate Antwerp jewels
How did followers of Jainism, a faith that shuns attachment to material goods, come to boss the global diamond industry?
Published On 2 Dec 2023
NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg meets alliance’s top diplomats amid some resistance in US, Europe to keep funding war against Russia.
Published On 28 Nov 2023
‘Disproportionate’: Top Belgium officials criticise Israeli bombing of Gaza
The PM describes Israel’s bloody campaign as disproportionate’ as a left-wing politician calls for sanctions.
Published On 10 Nov 2023
At least six dead in Italy as heavy rain, high winds sweep Europe
Storm Ciaran continues its destructive path through the continent after causing havoc further west.
Published On 4 Nov 2023

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says Europe cannot be ‘naive’ after killing of two Swedes in Belgian capital.

Police kill 45-year-old Tunisian national as prime minister condemns ‘terrorist madness’.

US gymnast is now the world’s most decorated gymnast ever with 34 medals across world championships and Olympics.

US team led by Biles takes world title with combined score of 167.729 ahead of Brazil (165.530) and France (164.064).

UN warns the scale of dredging has a devastating effect on biodiversity and coastal communities.

Its government has been criticised for failing to provide enough shelter to thousands of people seeking asylum.

Tanks sold off as obsolete now in demand as Ukraine’s Western supporters seek to provide more weapons to fight Russia.

Six men have been convicted for two coordinated attacks claimed by ISIL that shook Belgium’s capital.

Some 40,000 police officers deployed across France as unrest grows following the killing of 17-year-old Nahel M.

As the war enters it 492nd day, these are the main developments.

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