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Hamas submits response to US-drafted Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hamas submits response to US-drafted Gaza ceasefire proposal Hamas announced on Saturday that it has officially responded to the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, a plan that has drawn criticism for allegedly favouring Israel. โ€œAfter conducting a round of national consultations, and stemming from our deep responsibility towards our people and their suffering, we have delivered our response...

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

Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders

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

Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine amid prospect of peace talks

Russian troops launched some 109 drones and five missiles across Ukraine overnight and into Saturday, the Ukrainian air force said. A top adviser to President Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv was ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday but that the Kremlin should first provide a promised memorandum.

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

Israel blocks Arab ministers from occupied West Bank visit

Israel blocks Arab ministers from occupied West Bank visit Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/31/2025 - 13:55 Arab delegation was set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saudwas was to be the highest ranking Saudi official to visit the West Bank in almost 60 years Off A delegation of Arab foreign ministers has condemned Israelโ€™s...

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

Iran significantly growing uranium stockpile, warns UN nuclear agency

The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium at 60% purity.

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

EU prepared to counter new Trump tariffs

"If no mutually acceptable solution is reached, both existing and additional EU measures will automatically take effecton July 14 โ€” or earlier, if circumstances require," the European Commission said.

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

Thousands protest in Bulgaria against Euro and to maintain national currency

Bulgaria's new government, which was formed last month, has made eurozone membership a key priority. Opposition parties want a referendum to be held.

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

Enlightened Americans should stay and fight, not leave

Declarations from abroad, however poignant, are not substitutes for showing up and standing up for democracy.

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

Death toll rises to 151 after flooding in north-central Nigeria

More than 3,000 people were displaced in the flooding in the town of Mokwa in Niger state, more than 180 miles west of Abuja, the capital of Africaโ€™s most populous nation, a Niger state emergency agency spokesman said.

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

Iran rejects IAEA report alleging increased enriched Uranium stockpile

UN nuclear watchdog warns Tehran could be close to weapons-grade enriched uranium, as negotiations with the US continue.

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

Cologne: Ford workers in Germany strike for first time

The car manufacturer Ford is in crisis. More than 10,000 workers in Cologne officially went on strike this month for the first time in the plant's 100-year history. Recent changes mean thousands of jobs are at risk.

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

Cambridge students relaunch pro-Palestine encampment

Cambridge students relaunch pro-Palestine encampment Students at theUKโ€™s University of Cambridge haverelauncheda protest encampment outside Trinity College, one of its largest and wealthiest colleges, calling on the institution to disclose and divest from companies complicit inIsraelโ€™s war on Gaza. The group behind the protest, Cambridge for Palestine (C4P), is demanding the University โ€œtake urgent stepsโ€ to end what...

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

Russia is 'mocking' the US, Lithuanian defence minister tells Euronews

The Kemlin has no incentive to stop the war, according to Dovilฤ— ล akalienฤ—, in particular amid growing cooperation with North Korea, China and Iran.

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

UK: Cambridge students relaunch pro-Palestine encampment

UK: Cambridge students relaunch pro-Palestine encampment Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/31/2025 - 12:03 Students set up new encampment after 'months of frustration' as the university failed to deliver on pledges to review its investments last year Student campers erect a tent on the lawn outside the University of Cambridge's Trinity College, 31 May 2025 (Will Colebourne) Off Students at the UKโ€™s University of...

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

Trumpโ€™s move-fast-and-break-things tariff strategy collides with reality

Trumpโ€™s determination to move fast could slow implementation of his tariff regime. It also threatens to cost him credibility.

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

Zelenskyy casts doubt on peace talks prospects as Russian strikes on Ukraine continue

Zelenskyy said Russia had so far failed to produce a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending its all-out war in Ukraine ahead of next week's renewed peace talks in Istanbul.

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

Harvard-trained educator: Kids who learn how to use AI will become smarter adultsโ€”if they avoid this No. 1 mistake

Ivy League educator and psychologist Angela Duckworth says kids can become better learners if they know how to properly use AI. Here's what that means.

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

IAEA warns Iran has upped enriched uranium production

The international nuclear watchdog said Iran's stocks of 60% enriched uranium have increased to over 400 kilograms. It also criticized Iran for a "lack of cooperation."

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

Israel kills 60 in past day, brining Gaza death toll to over 54,380

Israel kills 60 in past day, brining Gaza death toll to over 54,380 Israeli forces killed at least 60 Palestinians and wounded 284in the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian health ministry. This brings the death toll in the besieged enclave since 7 October 2023 to 54,381, including 4,117 killed since Israel broke the ceasefire on 18 March. More than 124,054 Palestinians have been wounded overall. At least...

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

Dutch defense minister warns of Chinese spying threat

Beijing's espionage on Dutch semiconductors and other high-tech areas is "intensifying," Ruben Brekelmans tells Reuters at Shangri-La Dialogue security forum.

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

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

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Saturday. In a separate report, the agency called on Tehran to urgently change course and comply with its years-long probe.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Saylor's bitcoin buying strategy is 'exploding' globally, but Wall Street is skeptical

Michael Saylor applauds efforts by other companies to replicate his strategy of using cash to buy bitcoin.

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

Inter and PSG to battle for Champions League title amid tight security in Munich

Police is reckoning on around 500 violent-prone fans from Milan and 150 from Paris.

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

How a 25-year-old entrepreneur is using this Japanese concept to grow a successful matcha business

Angel Zheng's latest endeavor may serve as the highest expression yet of her ikigai โ€” "a passion that gives value and joy to life."

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

Under-the-radar delivery apps are gaining ground in the U.S. by courting Asian restaurants

Asian restaurants are utilizing delivery apps like Fantuan and HungryPanda instead of or in addition to bigger-name options.

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

Trump says he will double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%

US president escalates global trade war two days after a court ruled against the legality of his levies

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

Sex, sleaze and subversion: Inside London's new grindhouse cinema

As mainstream cinemas fight for survival, a micro grindhouse in London is offering hope through freaky programming and analogue formats.

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

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister delays West Bank visit after Israel blocks it

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister delays West Bank visit after Israel blocks it Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, has postponed his planned visit to the occupied West Bank after Israel blocked the trip, a Saudi source told Reuters. According to Palestinian sources, the visit was arranged at the invitation of the Palestinian Authority (PA) to host a Saudi-led delegation of Arab foreign...

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

Germany: Small plane crash kills 2 in Korschenbroich

The plane crashed into a residential building in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the dead is presumed to be the pilot.

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

US insurersโ€™ profits double as price rises exceed extreme weather claims

Some consumers question whether increases in cost of property cover are justified

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

South Africa faces backlash over plan to change law for Muskโ€™s Starlink

Opposition accuses Pretoria of โ€˜backroom dealโ€™ over proposal to water down rules on Black ownership

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

Here are the retailers raising prices as Trump tariffs take hold

Retailers including Costco and Best Buy have already raised prices as a way to mitigate the tariff impact.

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

Why everyone is selling Dubai chocolate bars

How the Dubai chocolate trend is taking over the U.S.

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

Alaa Abd el-Fattahโ€™s mother at risk of โ€˜sudden deathโ€™, doctor says

Alaa Abd el-Fattahโ€™s mother at risk of โ€˜sudden deathโ€™, doctor says Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/31/2025 - 11:48 Hospital tests reveal Laila Soueifโ€™s blood sugar levels are too low to be detected as she marks the 244th day of her hunger strike Laila Soueif in hospital, London, 4 March 2025 (Supplied) Off The mother of British-Egyptian prisoner Alaa Abd el-Fattah is facing the risk of โ€œsudden deathโ€ as her blood...

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

Travelers are taking โ€˜a more frugal approachโ€™ to summer vacations this year, expert says

More people plan to take a leisure vacation this summer. But some have pulled back on their budgets.

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