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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: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf resigns from party

Senior figure in populist movement says role is β€˜no longer good use of my time’

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

Merz avoids a blowup in the Oval, but Trump goes his own way on Russia

Germany’s new leader disarmed the president with praise, but their daylight on the war was clear.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

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: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Zia Yusuf quits as chairman of Nigel Farage’s 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: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

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: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lessons from a stablecoin IPO: tech turns on a dime

Circle’s tokens should reliably preserve their value, but the same cannot be guaranteed of its shares

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

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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 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

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

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