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Gaza officials respond to revelation Netanyahu arming gangs: 'Incompetence'

Gaza officials respond to revelation Netanyahu arming gangs: 'Incompetence' A statement from the Ministry of Interior in Gaza has responded to Thursday's revelation that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent weapons to gangs in Gaza in a bid to counter Hamas. "This admission represents Israeli incompetence and failure after 20 months of aggression and targeting of police and security personnel," the statement...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying

Indonesia shut out China 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

From Spain to Mecca on horseback: the men performing Hajj like medieval pilgrims

From Spain to Mecca on horseback: the men performing Hajj like medieval pilgrims Submitted by MEE correspondent on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 15:37 Three Spanish Muslims set off from Andalusia for Mecca on horseback seven months ago, traversing Europe and the Alps in a historic journey From left: Abdallah Rafael Hernandez Mancha, Tarek Rodriguez and Abdelkader Harkassi with their horses in the Turkish city of Konya (Supplied)...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Xi Asked Trump to Return to the Right Path by Eliminating All Trade Disturbances

The Chinese president also emphasized that the U.S. must handle the Taiwan question β€˜with prudence.’ On Thursday, President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the Chinese leader emphasized that their countries’ relations should be based on dialogue and cooperation. RELATED: Trump Accuses China of Violating Trade Agreement Xi […]

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Shrinks Annual Budget for the First Time in History

Foreign investors will be disappointed by the budget’s silence on measures for regulatory reform or assurance of legal protections.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

What people traditionally eat on Eid al-Adha across the world

What people traditionally eat on Eid al-Adha across the world Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 08:51 Customs vary considerably across the Muslim world, with 'sacrificial' meat being consumed in different ways Lamb kebabs with homemade bread (Lesya Dolyk/Wikimedia Commons) Off While Eid al-Fitr is the most anticipated of the two Eid festivals because it follows 30 days of fasting, Eid al-Adha is...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump and Xi agree to launch new round of trade talks

Leaders hold phone call amid simmering trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

European Central Bank trims interest rates after inflation dips below target

The 25 basis point interest rate cut had been widely priced in by markets ahead of the ECB's decision.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Treaty to protect seas short on support ahead of UN ocean conference

Once the High Seas Treaty enters into force, experts say it will boost the health of oceans and their role in tackling climate change The post Treaty to protect seas short on support ahead of UN ocean conference appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Treaty to protect seas short on support ahead of UN ocean summit

Once the High Seas Treaty enters into force, experts say it will boost the health of oceans and their role in tackling climate change The post Treaty to protect seas short on support ahead of UN ocean summit appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years

The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why did the US block a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza?

Outrage after US vetoes UN Security Council motion calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

"The green transition and competitiveness are not contradictory," says EU Environment commissioner

In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers

Mexico's government had argued that negligent gun sales have fuelled its struggles against cartels and criminal groups.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Calls for Strategic Autonomy Grow in Japan

Japanese policymakers are increasingly broaching discussions of β€œstrategic autonomy” as concerns mount about Washington's reliability.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

BlackRock’s Fink sounds alarm over rising US deficit

Wall Street titans increasingly voicing concerns over mounting debt due to government spending

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The $449 Nintendo Switch 2 is totally 'worth the money,' superfans say, including one who waited in line over 24 hours: 'It's a no-brainer'

The original Nintendo Switch sold more than 150 million units, making it the third-best selling video game console ever.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban

Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Palestinian prisoner death toll rises as elderly man from Gaza dies in Israeli detention

Palestinian prisoner death toll rises as elderly man from Gaza dies in Israeli detention Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:19 Hussein Abu Habel, 70, is the 71st Palestinian detainee to die since Israel's war on Gaza began A watchtower stands inside the Ofer military prison complex in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 8 February 2025 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) Off An elderly man from Gaza has died in Israeli...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Eurovision faces pressure from EU lawmakers over 'rigged' televoting

A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this year’s song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sweden reaches 'historic' deal with Estonia to rent prison cells to tackle overcrowding

Renting prison places abroad was a key component of the TidΓΆ Agreement, the aim of which was to remedy the shortage of places in Swedish prisons, caused by a stream of inmates arising due to escalating gang crime.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Doubts grow over pace of Britain’s clean power push

Also in this week’s newsletter, growing fears of steel imports β€˜flooding’ the country

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure

Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lagarde signals ECB rate-cutting β€˜nearly concluded’

Central bank president’s remarks come after governing council members reduce rates by quarter point to 2%

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israeli ministers still welcome in EU, despite sanctions talks

High-level Israeli visits to the EU capital are becoming more toxic, as ministers prepare first-ever trade sanctions over Gaza "war crimes".

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

British fintech Wise to move primary listing to the U.S. in blow to London stock exchange

"This would allow Wise's shares to trade on both a US stock exchange and the LSE," Wise said Thursday.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Scammers stole €55.8 million from UK tax office in phishing attack

The criminal group behind the scam targeted the online accounts of around 100,000 taxpayers.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least five killed in Russian air strikes on Pryluky in first such attack since November

The aerial attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, who promised Russia would respond "very strongly" to Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on military airfields on Sunday.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Gates Reaffirms Support for Health Innovations in Nigeria, Others Amid Fund Cut

[Daily Trust] Lagos -- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has pledged the continuous support of his Gates Foundation to improve health innovations in Africa despite dwindling foreign aid to the continent.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Wall Street and investors turn bullish on India after two turbulent quarters

A concoction of factors β€” war, inflation, lower earnings β€” has led to lackluster performance for equities so far this year. But the tide may be about to turn.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nigeria: '$1.3m Fraud' - FBI Nabs Nigerian Programmer

[Daily Trust] Sapphire Egemasi, a Nigerian programmer, popularly known as the "Tech Queen," has been arrested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a multi-million dollar fraud.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tariffs: Commission strengthens imports monitoring amid fear of trade diversion

The Commission aims to protect against trade diversion at a time when Chinese customs data indicate a rise in exports to the EU.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Prof Jibril Aminu Dies At 85

[Daily Trust] Professor Jibril Aminu, a renowned Nigerian scholar, politician, and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 85.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

US-China trade talks to move forward after Trump-Xi call

The US president said he spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and accepted an invitation to China. He added US and Chinese trade negotiating teams will be meeting soon.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)