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Trump suggests 50% tariff on EU goods starting in June
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union, as the trade war intensifies.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Barking up the family tree in Argentina as birth rates fall
In Buenos Aires, dogs are increasingly treated as full-fledged family members, sometimes even replacing children.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU imports from June 1
Calling the trade talks a stalemate, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the EU on June 1. European markets took an immediate tumble following Trump's social media post.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks
Moving forward work on just transition and implementing recommendations from the Global Stocktake of climate progress are key priorities for upcoming UN negotiations The post Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongoliaβs Next Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Villamizar Holds Massive Campaign Rally Ahead of Guayana Esequiba Elections
βTogether we are building history from Guayana Esequiba,β said Admiral Villamizar at the close of his campaign. Neil Villamizar, the candidate for governor of the state of Guayana Esequiba backed by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led a festive and massive campaign closing event on Thursday. RELATED: Venezuelan Electoral Council Opens 12 Polling [β¦]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions
The state department is imposing new sanctions on the country's government because of the findings.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Ethnosport Festival opens in Istanbul with focus on family
The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival has opened at Istanbul AtatΓΌrk Airport, bringing together traditional sports and cultural activities from a wide range of countries.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Turkey issues dozens of arrest warrants for military personnel over alleged links to 2016 coup
Officials say the individuals were identified through phone records and allege that FETΓ continues to pose a major threat to the state.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Guterres calls on Israel to accept UNβs βdetailed, principledβ aid plan for Gaza
The UN Secretary-General on Friday outlined a five-stage plan to provide lifesaving aid to the stricken population of Gaza, making clear the organization will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law or basic humanitarian principles.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UNHCR underscores plight of Rohingya refugees amid alarming reports
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Friday released astatement expressing grave concern over reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees sank off the coast of Myanmar earlier this month, with an estimated 427 people dead.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Public health champions honoured for work βbeyond the call of normal dutyβ
Some patients are easy to diagnose. They walk into a clinic and explain their symptoms. They can afford to pay for healthcare and access it seamlessly.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Escalating violence drives food crisis across eastern DR Congo, warns WFP
As violence intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Food Programme (WFP)warned Friday that food insecurity is worsening both within the country and in neighbouring States, where 140,000 Congolese have fled since January.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UN rights chief calls on South Sudanβs warring parties to end renewed fighting
The UN on Friday warned of further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan amid an uptick in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech since February.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
Diplomats convened at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday to lay the groundwork for a crucial international conference in June, aimed at advancing global efforts towards achieving a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:βA silent crisisβ: Obstetric fistula affects 500,000 women, yet itβs fully treatable
Five days β that is how long it took Dah, a 14-year-old prospective mother from CΓ΄te dβIvoire, to give birth. The child was stillborn and she developed obstetric fistula.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Syrians face staggering needs amid insecurity and healthcare crisis
Millions of people in Syria continue to face mortal danger from unexploded munitions, disease and malnutrition and more international support is urgently required, senior UN aid officials said on Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Aid teams highlight growing anxiety in Gaza after food is looted
Long-awaited food supplies have been looted in Gaza overnight while being transported to desperate communities in the war-torn enclave, UN aid teams reported on Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens EU with 50 percent tariff from June 1
Ultimatum comes hours before crunch call between U.S. and EU trade negotiators.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump's 5% NATO spend target 'very, very difficult' to meet, Greek PM says
Several NATO members currently struggle even with spending 2% of their gross domestic product on defense.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Xi urges βnew chapterβ in China-Germany ties in call with chancellor amid US trade war
In first call with Germanyβs Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping calls for βfair, transparent and non-discriminatoryβ environment for Chinese firms.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu accuses Macron, Starmer and Carney of siding with Hamas after Gaza operation criticism
Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they would take "concrete actions" if Netanyahu didnβt change course.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US says it will impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons
The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Japanβs βmenβs concept cafesβ face scrutiny over unlicensed adult services
By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japanβs adult entertainment law licensing requirements.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Sudan should βpull back from the brinkβ: UN
Civilian-populated areas, including a Medecins Sans Frontieres medical facility, have been targeted by warring sides despite warnings of a health catastrophe.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why it matters that the EU is pushing to offshore asylum: 10 questions
Externalising asylum is the hottest trend in EU migration policy; but just 10 years ago the European Commission opposed it on humanitarian and legal grounds. Here's what you need to know.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:LGBTQ+ tourism on the rise in India
A growing number of businesses and travel agencies in India are catering to LGBTQ+ travelers, who report a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Over 400 International Observers To Monitor the Venezuelan Elections
The Bolivarian government offers guarantees for free and sovereign elections on May 25. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that more than 400 international observers will monitor the regional and legislative elections set to take place this coming Sunday in Venezuela. RELATED: Building a New Model of Direct Democracy in Venezuela In the weeks [β¦]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:India moves closer to trade deals with US and EU with lower tariffs as key aim
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India and the US are aiming for a βmutually beneficial trade agreementβ.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Bye-bye buybacks? Big Oil's record-breaking shareholder payouts are under threat
A protracted slump in crude prices has ratcheted up the pressure on Big Oil's commitment to allocate cash to shareholders.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:French βposturingβ on due diligence law falls flat in Brussels
French negotiators pushed to limit the scope of the CSDDD, to firms with over 5,000 employees β but some diplomats dismissed it as a negotiating tactic rather than a serious proposal.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Will Security Operations Halt Kenya-Ethiopia Cross-Border Crimes?
[ISS] Kenya's police have achieved some positive results, but lasting solutions require ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
Has the Mission: Impossible series finally run out of steam? It would appear so.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Twilight of the Warriors exhibition opens at Hong Kong Kowloon Walled City site
Free exhibition inspired by hit film includes expanded showcase of local craftsmanship.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: Refugees Flee Escalating Violence On South Sudan-Ethiopia Border
[MSF] Gambella Region -- As violence intensifies across the South Sudan-Ethiopia border, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has decided to relocate our medical services from the border town of Burbeiye to Mattar, in Ethiopia. This move corresponds with a mass displacement of South Sudanese refugees, who had already fled to Burbeiye, a town sitting directly on the border, and are now fleeing from there to Mattar in...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: