As the war in the Middle East intensifies, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the U.S. has "the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for its military operations against Iran. Across Tehran, the sound of explosions rang out through the night and into the early morning hours Tuesday, as the U.S. and Israel have
Prime Minister Robert Abela praised the government’s proposed Family Court reforms, describing them as measures aimed primarily at strengthening and protecting families, particularly children caught in separation proceedings, while Opposition Leader Alex Borg said that the reform should be “more courageous.” Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday evening,
Michael Bonello Ghio’s My Dearest Mother has just added one of the most recognisable genre festivals in the world to its growing list of international milestones. The Maltese short film has officially been accepted to the Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Los Angeles — a major moment for the independent production as it continues to build momentum
The past weekend brought against each other four of the most traditional team's on the island, Valletta crossed swords with Floriana whereas on Sunday we witnessed the top of the table clash between Floriana and Hamrun Spartans. Following MD 25 few things changed since five out of six matches ended in a draw result. It was only Marsaxlokk who managed
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict. The Middle East is home to some of Europe's key trading partners, and a number of strategic trading routes. Many Europeans
Deljo Nakov, 31, a North Macedonian national living in Marsaskala , has been remanded in custody following allegations of intimidating his partner and killing her Chihuahua during a domestic dispute. Nakov appeared before Magistrate Ingrid Bianco , where police testified that the incident occurred on Sunday after the Marsaskala Police District and
The police are investigating the death of an 11-month-old baby. In a statement Tuesday, the police said the baby died at 11.30pm in a residence in Andre Aurois Street, St Julian's. Magistrate Franco Agius is leading an inquiry. No further details were given by the police.
A car has overturned in Santa Venera, police have told The Malta Independent . The accident took place in Triq il-Kapillan Mifsud at 11:50am. The condition of the driver is currently unknown.
The Court of Appeal upheld a decision which found John Paul Grima guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to his ex-partner, assaulting and threatening her, and committing a crime against the person while in possession of a firearm. The court had also convicted him of keeping or possessing a firearm or ammunition without a police licence. The incident
Animal Welfare Commissioner Fleur Abela declared, in an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, that Malta is no place for zoos. Wild animals deserve large enclosures with ample space to roam. Keeping them caged up in small enclosures goes against their nature. If a wild animal must be kept in captivity, perhaps because it was born or raised
