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Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says
US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:
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Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns after row over new MP's call for burqa ban
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns after row over new MP's call for burqa ban Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:30 Millionaire Muslim businessman said he was resigning after less than a year at the job because he did not believe working to get a Reform government elected was 'good use' of time Reform UK Chairman, Zia Yusuf, speaks during a press conference in London, on 27 May 2025 (Henry Nicholls/AFP)...
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:A Taste of the Caribbean: Jamaicaβs Vibrant Fruit Culture
Jamaica, known for its rich cultural heritage, reggae music, and stunning landscapes, is also home to a diverse array of tropical fruits that define its culinary identity. From mangoes and June plums to soursop and guava, Jamaicaβs fruit selection is as vibrant as its culture. While mangoes are widely available, many of these exotic fruits [β¦]
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:What we know about Trump's latest travel ban
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from travelling to the US.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:How dangerous is Russia's advance on Ukraine's Sumy region?
The Ukrainian city of Sumy is near the Russian border, but far from the current front. Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops in the region and occupied several villages. Could a greater incursion be coming?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Israel warns residents to leave parts of Beirut's southern suburbs
Israel warns residents to leave parts of Beirut's southern suburbs Israel's Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee shared a video announcement with a map on Thursday showing buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs that will be imminently targeted by Israeli air strikes. He said the structures are weapons storage facilities or serve other uses for Hezbollah. Adraee said residents in the following...
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:UK pensions bill pushes more investment in private markets
Proposed law would give regulators option to force some defined contribution workplace schemes to back more British assets
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 15 Palestinians in Gaza City and Khan Younis
At least 15 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza City and Khan Younis on Wednesday. Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Gaza, with at least 43 Palestinians killed in recent days, including 18 in Khan Younis. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced it would resume aid operations after [β¦]
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Trump takes swipe at Angela Merkel for her migration policies
Donald Trump explained why Egypt is not on his new list of travel banned countries while also criticising Angela Merkel.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu confirms Israel arming Gaza clans to undermine Hamas
Prime ministerβs comments come after opposition leader claims country is sending weapons to βcriminals and felonsβ
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:UN Secretary Guterres Urges Migration Policies That Respect Human Dignity
His remarks came in response to President Trumpβs decision to ban entry to the U.S. from 12 countries. On Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for migration policies that respect human dignity. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces New U.S. Stigmatization Operation Against Its People βEvery country has the right to decide how it controls its borders [β¦]
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Palestinian Movement Launches Global Campaign Against Israeli Violations in Lebanon
The Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement has launched an international campaign condemning Israeli attacks on Lebanon and demanding war crimes accountability. The movement accuses Israel of repeated incursions and assassinations targeting Resistance leaders, calling these actions cowardly and backed by U.S. and Western powers. The campaign urges global solidarity in defense of Lebanonβs sovereignty,...
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russiaβs war on Ukraine
The German chancellor expressed his country's support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:African Union Condemns Trumpβs Travel Ban, Calls for Diplomatic Dialogue
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over U.S. President Donald Trumpβs executive order, which bans entry to the United States for nationals from 12 countries, including seven African nations. The ban, issued on January 20, 2025, affects Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and [β¦]
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:NATO ministers back defense spending increase
NATO alliance defense ministers have broadly endorsed a plan to increase spending to 5% of GDP, as US President Donald Trump has demanded the alliances members invest more.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Israeli military recovers two hostages' bodies in southern Gaza
Israeli Americans Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband Gadi, 72, were killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Aid vessel heading to Gaza rescues four Libyan migrants in Mediterranean Sea
Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is among the 12 activists aboard the Madleen which departed Sicily on Sunday on a mission that aims to break the sea blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:EU hit by surge in steel imports as US tariffs divert shipments
Industry calls for Brussels to take urgent action with deliveries of some products increasing by more than 1,000 per cent
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:NATO allies agree to boost weapon inventories ahead of Trump-pleasing summit
Alliance leaders are widely expected to agree to a new defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP when they meet in The Hague later this month.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank to Host Policy Dialogue On Combating Illicit Financial Flows in Natural Resources Sector
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: GONAT Project: Illicit Financial Flows and Resource-Backed Loans training and policy dialogue
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa's Energy Future - Blended Finance, African Capital Mobilization and Sefa's Growing Impact Take Centre Stage
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] A conversation on the role of African private capital in securing Africa's energy future kicked off the first day of proceedings at the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, CΓ΄te d'Ivoire.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Mission 300 Gains Momentum As More African Countries Submit Transformative National Plans to Connect More People to Electricity By 2030
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Mission 300 initiative led by the African Development Bank Group and World Bank Group together with other development partners to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 continues to gain momentum as more countries present energy compacts to achieve their national targets.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf resigns from party
Senior figure in populist movement says role is βno longer good use of my timeβ
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Merz avoids a blowup in the Oval, but Trump goes his own way on Russia
Germanyβs new leader disarmed the president with praise, but their daylight on the war was clear.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Most new build homes in England to be required to have solar panels
Ministers want to amend building regulations to promote renewable power
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:In face-off with Trump, Tesla shares plunge and Musk threatens NASA
Musk said he will decommission Dragon aircraft, only US spacecraft capable of flying humans in orbit and used by NASA.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Zia Yusuf quits as chairman of Nigel Farageβs Reform UK
Yusuf said working to get a Reform government was no longer "a good use of my time" after a row about banning the burqa.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi
The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Germany defends arming Israel despite criticism of Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced a growing international backlash over military campaign
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Trump speaks with Xi, will resume talks between U.S. and China over tariffs
Trump's call with Xi came as U.S.-China trade relations have frayed following an agreement in Geneva to temporarily pause most of their retaliatory tariffs.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Ghana To Host Landmark African Political Parties Summit
[Africa Governance Centre] Accra, Ghana -- The Africa Governance Centre, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, will host the African Political Parties Summit from 12th to 14th August 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Lessons from a stablecoin IPO: tech turns on a dime
Circleβs tokens should reliably preserve their value, but the same cannot be guaranteed of its shares
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:US updates: Trump announces full travel ban for 12 countries
The White House has announced a new travel ban for citizens of 12 countries β largely from Africa and the Middle East. The new rules are set to come into effect at the beginning of next week. DW has more.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: