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EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria

The lifting of sanctions comes after an Islamist rebel group overthrew former dictator Bashar Assad in December.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery

Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Thank you for the copyright': ABBA legend warns against diluted rightsΒ in EU AI code

The planned Code of Practice on AI has been heavily criticised by both publishers and US Big Tech companies, albeit for different reasons.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mother of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah resumes full hunger strike

Mother of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah resumes full hunger strike Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:34 Laila Soueif says she's stopping her intake of 300 calories a day after months of inaction by the UK government to secure her son's release Laila Soueif sits in front of a protest against Israel's war on Gaza outside the Houses of Parliament in London on 20 May 2025 (MEE/Hossam...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich after soccer success in France

Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles, who spent the last three seasons with France's Lyon on loan from Angel City FC of the NWSL, has been sold to Bayern Munich.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump pressures Republicans to pass β€˜big, beautiful’ tax bill

President tells members of Congress they will face significant increase in taxes if they fail to pass the legislation

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump battles Republican dissent to massive tax cut and spending bill

Donald Trump is trying to convince Republican members of Congress to approve his β€œbig, beautiful bill."

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

More than 120 countries back treaty to share vaccines in pandemics

WHO agreement aims to close resource gaps that undermined Covid response

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Global health organisation calls on UK to suspend arms transfers to Israel

Global health organisation calls on UK to suspend arms transfers to Israel Medical Aid for Palestinians welcomed the UK's decision on Tuesday to suspend trade talks with Israel, but called for more action amid Israel's assault on Gaza. "These long overdue actions by the UK government are an important step in opposing Israel's abuses against Palestinians. However, they don't go far enough to end what international human...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Haiti’s Prime Minister Calls for National Unity Amid Deepening Crisis

Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-AimΓ© urged national unity and collective action to pave the way for a constitutional referendum and free, inclusive, and credible elections, as the country grapples with a prolonged political and security crisis. Haiti has gone ten years without elections, while escalating armed violence and institutional collapse threaten prospects for stability. […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN

Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Limited Aid Enters Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

After 11 weeks of blockade, Israel has allowed a small number of aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip, delivering baby food and essential supplies, according to COGAT, the Israeli defense body overseeing aid coordination. The decision came after growing diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, Britain, and the European Union, with leaders condemning […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Gaza is an open graveyard, yet the West still debates whether Israel has gone 'too far'

Gaza is an open graveyard, yet the West still debates whether Israel has gone 'too far' Submitted by Ahmed Najar on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 15:08 Five aid trucks for two million starving Palestinians is little more than humiliation - a smokescreen to enable the ongoing slaughter Italian and European parliament members hold placards during a protest in front of the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, calling for an...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Patient arrested for alleged indecent assault of nurse in Hong Kong hospital

Nurse, 23, suspected to have been indecently assaulted in medical ward by patient, 59.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nigeria’s Food Crisis Deepens as Climate Change and Policy Failures Take Toll

The once-thriving rivers of northern Nigeria now lie dry and cracked, exposing the country’s deepening food insecurity as climate change intensifies and government solutions fall short. Nigeriaβ€”Africa’s most populous nationβ€”declared a food security emergency in mid-2023, yet nearly a year later, the crisis has worsened: Dr. Fatima Garba, an agricultural economist, criticized the lack of […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Drones, Diplomacy, and the India-Turkiye Rift

India and Turkiye’s relationship has entered a new phase of strategic tension after reports that Turkish drones were used by Pakistan in cross-border attacks during Operation Sindoor.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU

The European Commission proposed a revision of the β€œthird safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Portugal's far-right Chega makes historic election gains. Some are comparing it to Trump's rise

Portugal’s third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades in the European Union country of 10.6 million people.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Romanian vote loser Simion claims France interfered in election

Hard-right candidate is challenging the results at Romania's constitutional court.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella Weiss

The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Brazil urges China to limit chicken import ban to city with bird flu outbreak

China, a major consumer of Brazilian poultry, immediately suspended imports after the country reported a bird flu outbreak last week.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

WATCH: White House holds briefing for ‘take your kids to work day’ as Trump visits Capitol Hill

If President Donald Trump had a superpower, it would be to "snap his fingers" and get the House budget bill passed, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Latest news bulletin | May 20th – 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 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU reviews TikTok’s β€˜SkinnyTok’ content for risks to minors

The Commission’s next move could reshape tech accountability.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Walid Jumblatt says Arab leaders must wake up to Israeli expansionism

Walid Jumblatt says Arab leaders must wake up to Israeli expansionism Submitted by David Hearst on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:22 Veteran Lebanese Druze leader fears that destruction of Gaza heralds plans for a 'greater Israel', and discusses Hezbollah's disarmament and Syria's new leader " class="video-embed-field-lazy container-element"> Walid Jumblatt said that making peace with Israel could be more dangerous for...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Sky Juice: The Bahamas’ Iconic Tropical Cocktail

If there’s one drink synonymous with Bahamian tradition, it’s Sky Juice, a creamy, coconut-based cocktail that has become a national staple and a must-try for visitors. Locally known as β€œGully Wash”, Sky Juice dates back to the early 20th century, when cheap liquor flowed through The Bahamas during Prohibition. Without access to canned juices or […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

UK imposes sanctions on British accountant over Russia shadow fleet deals

John Michael Ormerod was allegedly involved in the procurement of oil tankers

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU mulls suspending trade agreement with Israel: Report

EU mulls suspending trade agreement with Israel: Report European foreign ministers in Brussels are considering suspending the bloc'strade cooperation agreement with Israel, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the Netherlands is leading the push and has support in France. The EU is Israel's largest trade partner.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Venezuela and India Reaffirm Political, Energy, and Trade Cooperation

Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil met with Ashok Babu, the Indian ambassador to Venezuela. On Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil and Indian Ambassador to Venezuela Ashok Babu held a meeting in Caracas to reaffirm the cooperative ties both countries have developed over 65 years of diplomatic relations. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces UN Inaction on […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children

The FDA said Tuesday annual COVID shots will still be regularly approved for seniors and younger people with increased health risks from the virus.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UK halts Israel trade talks, summons ambassador over Gaza

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy called Israeli operations in Gaza an "affront" and suspended talks on a free trade deal. Meanwhile, the UN said Israel had allowed more aid trucks into the enclave. DW has more.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Maritime Rights and National Security: China’s Evolving Security Discourse

The concept of β€œmaritime rights” is taking an increasingly central role in China’s framing of national security – and the Taiwan issue.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Fact check: Did Chinese fighter jets deliver aid to Gaza?

Footage allegedly showing Chinese aid deliveries to Gaza has gone viral on social media platforms. But the images are false.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews