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Iran Rejects IAEA Report and Accuses the West of Politicising It

Iran rejects IAEA report and accuses the West of politicising it Iran rejected on Saturday the recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its nuclear programme and called it unbalanced, imprecise and politically motivated. RELATED: Trump Warns Netanyahu Against Sabotaging Iran Nuclear Talks The Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Iranian Atomic Energy [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump to meet with Germany's Merz in Washington next week

President Trump is set to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz next week in Washington, marking the first in-person meeting between the two leaders. Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), who was elected as Germanyโ€™s leader in early March, is expected to visit Trump at the White House on Thursday, June...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

โ€˜No voices, no lightโ€™: Palestinian buries husband alone after two months trapped under Israeli siege

โ€˜No voices, no lightโ€™: Palestinian buries husband alone after two months trapped under Israeli siege In a garden in southern Gaza underIsraeliattacks, Aziza Qishta dug a grave with her bare hands. With no shroud, the 65-year-oldPalestinianwrapped her husbandโ€™s body in a window curtain and buried him alone. Ibrahim Qishta, 70, had died after being struck in the neck by shrapnel during Israelโ€™s military incursion into...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Experts concerned over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season starts

With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Warning after millions of bees escape overturned truck in US

Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Palestinian official slams Israel for blocking Arab ministersโ€™ visit

Palestinian official slams Israel for blocking Arab ministersโ€™ visit Hussein al-Sheikh, vice president of Palestine, has condemned Israelโ€™s decision to block a ministerial delegation from visiting the occupied West Bank, calling it โ€œarrogant, provocative, and unprecedented behaviourโ€. โ€œWe are examining, along with our Arab brothers, how to respond to this decision,โ€ he posted on X. Jordanโ€™s Foreign Ministry confirmed...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The Messy Reality of Philippine Democracy

The Philippines may be a democratic inspiration, but it is also a warning.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Democracy Disfigured: Indiaโ€™s Political Devolution

Indiaโ€™s political system has shifted from limited democracy to party democracy and finally to plebiscitary democracy, a trend that reached its epitome with Modi.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of threat from China

The U.S. defense secretary reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

American Democracy Versus Chinese Governance: The Ultimate Contest

U.S. democracy is viewed as failing, while Chinese governance is seen as succeeding. And while Trumpโ€™s presidency may be a symptom of that trend, itโ€™s not the cause.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Deaths From COVID in New Delhi Increases as Cases Rise Throughout India

Authorities in New Delhi reported this Saturday an increase in cases and deaths from Covid-19 in the Indian capital, while the health alert remains in place due to a sudden increase in cases throughout the country. RELATED: WHO Warns of Increasing Cases of COVID-19 Worldwide Indian authorities reported the death of a 60-year-old woman with [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Mark Chou on Australiaโ€™s Post-Election Political Outlook

The Australian election result โ€œmasks a more sobering political reality: that Albanese and Labor were increasingly unpopular not all that long ago.โ€

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says

"Starving people will not let a food truck pass. They need to feed their families", the World Food Programme said.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Hegseth stampedes through the Pentagon

It is baffling what Hegseth intended to accomplish with the purge. We do know that he has accomplished a decided weakening of national security.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Wes Moore tells Democrats to act with โ€˜impatienceโ€™ amid 2028 chatter

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) advised Democrats to act and learn from President Trumpโ€™s โ€œimpatienceโ€ during his speech at the annual South Carolina Democratsโ€™ Blue Palmetto Dinner Friday night in Columbia, S.C. โ€œI want to be clear: We can and we must condemn Donald Trumpโ€™s reckless actions. But we would also be foolish not to...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Arab Israeli MP says Gaza โ€˜wonโ€™ as he slams war and occupation

Arab Israeli MP says Gaza โ€˜wonโ€™ as he slams war and occupation Addressing a protest in Haifa on Saturday, Ayman Odeh, a prominent Arab Israeli lawmaker and head of the Hadash movement, called for an immediate end to the war and the creation of a Palestinian state. โ€œGaza won, and Gaza will win,โ€ he told the crowd, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported. Odeh described the ongoing war as โ€œa historic loss for right-wing...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The diplomacy of hostility: U.S. Embassy in Cuba reinforces its offensive with meetings and support to the opposition

U.S. embassy chief meets with opponents and reinforces Washingtonโ€™s hostile policy against CubaWritten By: Gabriel Vera Lopes(Text originally published on Brasil de Fato) Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States, diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana have become increasingly tense, delicate, and complex. As expected, with the return of the tycoon, U.S. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran's spying game: How does Tehran get Israelis to betray their homeland?

Israeli officials say 20 Iran-related espionage cases have been filed in Israel over the past year and 30 indictments have been issued. Although these files have different stories, their pattern and that of the Iranian intelligence services' target society for recruiting sources is nearly identical.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

More friends, family of New Orleans fugitives arrested for helping with jail escape

Records show some of the fugitives received aid before and after their escape โ€” including from a number of people named in police reports but not yet facing charges.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Hamas responds positively to Gaza truce plan, seeks changes

Hamas responds positively to Gaza truce plan, seeks changes Hamas has welcomed a ceasefire proposal for Gaza put forward by US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, but is requesting modifications, a senior official told Reuters on Saturday. The official confirmed the group responded โ€œpositivelyโ€ to the initiative, though discussions remain ongoing. He declined to specify what changes Hamas is...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hegseth warns Chinese military action against Taiwan โ€˜could be imminentโ€™

Beijing says US defence secretary is trying to instigate confrontation and stir up the region

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Middle East updates: Hamas demands permanent end to Gaza war

Hamas has responded to the ceasefire proposal put forward by US envoy Steve Witkoff. Meanwhile, Jordan said a planned visit by Arab lawmakers to the West Bank was postponed due to "Israel's obstruction."

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU 'prepared to impose countermeasures' after Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50%

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was raising tariffs on steel imports from 25% to 50%.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Hamas responds to US proposal by demanding permanent Gaza ceasefire

As part of its counter-proposal, Hamas has agreed to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased ones for 125 Palestinian prisoners and 1,111 detained Gazans.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India top general admits aerial โ€˜lossesโ€™ in recent conflict with Pakistan

General Anil Chauhan appears to confirm India lost at least one jet during conflict with Pakistan earlier this month.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza hospital warns Israeli attacks on power generators threaten patients' lives

Gaza hospital warns Israeli attacks on power generators threaten patients' lives A spokesman for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital told Al Jazeera Arabic that Israeli forces are โ€œsystematically targetingโ€ Gazaโ€™s already fragile healthcare sector by striking power sources that keep hospitals running. โ€œThe occupation targets the electric generators that supply hospitals,โ€ he said, adding that the army has destroyed โ€œthe three...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Latest news bulletin | May 31st โ€“ Evening

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

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Couple bought a homestead for $390,000, spent $13,000 on DIY renovations: Their No. 1 takeaway after a year on the land

Sophie Hilaire Goldie and Rocky Goldie bought a homestead in Kentucky in the spring of 2024.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Which states are looking to ban soda, snack purchases for SNAP recipients?

The USDA has already approved SNAP waivers for certain states. What do they entail?

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Why would the US government ever refuse the US dollar?ย 

Scores of parks across the country have implemented or are transitioning to โ€œcashlessโ€ payment systems. This isnโ€™t a glitch in the system. Itโ€™s a symptom of a larger, and dangerous, trend.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

SA politicians also weaponise migration

South Africa must rid itself of issues that prevent a fair, rights-based approach to peopleโ€™s mobility

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

AfD and radical Christians: An alliance of convenience?

The radical right in Germany, Europe and the US portrays itself as the defender of the Christian West against Islam. But religion is not really at the heart of this conflict.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Merz to meet Trump in Washington next week

The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East and trade policy at meeting on Thursday.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Iran has amassed more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog IAEA says

In its report, the International Atomic Energy Agency warns that Iran is now โ€œthe only non-nuclear-weapon state to produce such material" โ€” something the agency said was of "serious concern.โ€

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Desperate Palestinians stop, unload UN food trucks as Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza

The WFP said 77 trucks carrying aid, mostly flour, were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks could reach their destination. Gaza's Health Ministry said at least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour