In September 2025, Beatrice Venezi was appointed as the music director of Venice's Fenice, a decision that sparked unprecedented outrage and a staff strike due to her ties with the far-right government and perceived lack of transparency, but just months before her start date in October 2026, the institution rescinded her appointment following her controversial remarks about the orchestra's musicians, prompting a statement of support for the musicians from the symphony's superintendent. #MusicIndustry #Leadership #CulturalInstitutions #IT #AR

Donald Trump built his real estate empire in New York during the 1970s, leveraging his family's wealth and connections, particularly with influential lawyer Roy Cohn, to navigate dealings with the Mafia, ultimately exploiting undocumented workers and circumventing regulations to maximize profits, as detailed in Fabrizio Calvi's investigative book. #DonaldTrump #RealEstate #MafiaInfluence

According to Axios, Iran has presented a new proposal to the United States aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations to follow later, although U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, assert that the Iranian terms do not meet American demands and emphasize that Iran cannot dictate the use of international waterways. #Iran #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #IR #US #PK

The article outlines the upcoming visit to the United States by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrate ties between the two nations, following a recent security incident involving an armed assailant; the visit includes a series of formal events such as a military welcoming ceremony, a meeting between King Charles and President Donald Trump, and a gala dinner at the White House, with a final visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York. #USUKRelations #IndependenceAnniversary #DiplomaticVisit #US #GB

The Coalition Climat, comprising several NGOs including Greenpeace, criticizes Belgium's federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet for being largely absent during a severe energy crisis exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, urging immediate action to reduce fossil fuel dependency and prioritize offshore wind deployment while advocating for a federal energy vision focused on consumption reduction, efficiency, and a swift transition to renewable energy. #EnergyCrisis #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #BE #IL #IR #US

Belgian trade unions have announced a national strike in the aviation sector, starting Monday, in response to a pension reform that raises the retirement age to 66, conflicting with European regulations that prevent pilots from flying after 65, highlighted by the recent unjust firing of a pilot from Brussels Airlines. #Aviation #LaborRights #PensionReform #BE #EU