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Trump could join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Zelenskyy welcomes prospect of US president participating in event in Istanbul

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump hails Qatar's 'nice gesture' of Air Force One replacement, blaming Boeing delays

"I could be a stupid person and say no, we don't want a free plane," Trump said.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Police probe suspicious fire at Keir Starmer’s London home

A resident of the street said he heard a loud, one-off bang, that sounded like a "firebomb," and possibly shattered glass.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison

The former president's win was expected, but other races in the midterms proved less predictable.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings pledges Panama port deal won’t violate laws

Statement comes after mainland China’s market regulator asked parties involved not to circumvent ongoing antitrust probe.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American Israeli hostage in Gaza

An American Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

India has only paused military action and will strike if any further terror attack occurs, Modi says

The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan will discuss on Monday the next steps for the nuclear-armed neighbours after a ceasefire returns calm to the border, following their fiercest fighting in nearly three decades.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Will the EU ban phones at school?

That’s one of several ideas floated by EU education and youth ministers meeting in Brussels this week, alongside proposals for tougher age checks, restrictions on social media for minors, and an EU-wide action plan to tackle cyberbullying.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Venezuelan FM Gil Arrives in Beijing to Participate in the CELAC-China Forum

The Bolivarian diplomat and Wang Yi reaffirmed their commitment to advancing toward a multipolar world. On Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil arrived in Beijing to attend the Fourth Ministerial Forum between China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). RELATED: Colombian President Petro Calls for CELAC-U.S. Summit β€œWe’ll participate in the […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in goodwill gesture towards US

Alexander, a soldier, was 19 when he was taken from his military base in Israel during Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack which set off Gaza war.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | May 12th – 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 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

DA must navigate coalition politics rather than divide the GNU and South Africa

The Democratic Alliance’s rush to court over debates it has lost such as employment equity is an abuse of the law

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Trump defends gift of 747 jet from Qatar as new Air Force One

Gulf state’s offer to replace ageing presidential plane raises ethics concerns

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Syria will take back citizens trying to reach island by boat, Cyprus says

Human traffickers are cutting deals with local employers to bring in Syrians, according to Cyprus' deputy migration minister.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Keir Starmer sets out new policies to 'significantly' restrict immigration to the UK

The policies revealed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer include English language requirements and a crackdown on overseas recruitment for the social care sector.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump

21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU to ban 25 Russia-oil ships now in Baltic and North seas

Some 25 shortly-to-be-designated 'shadow fleet' oil tankers are currently in the Baltic Sea or North Sea regions, posing a threat of oil spills and cable-cutting incidents.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage

The new pontiff talks of witnesses 'who report on war even at the cost of their lives'.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Kashmir conflict: how it impacts Indian, Pakistani politics

Now that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after days of missile and drone strikes, there are certain players in the two countries that can use the crisis to bolster their domestic support.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander released from Gaza captivity

Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander released from Gaza captivity Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli-American national who is a soldier in the Israeli forces, was released from captivity in Gaza on Monday. He had been held since 7 October 2023. The agreement to release him was brokered by the Trump administration and regional mediators, largely sidestepping Israel. Alexander was handed over to the International...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel to take full control of land registry in West Bank's Area C, cementing annexation

Israel to take full control of land registry in West Bank's Area C, cementing annexation Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:29 Government votes to legally nullify any Palestinian efforts to register land in majority of the West Bank This picture taken from Nablus on 23 March 2025 shows the new expansion of the Israeli settlement of Elon Moreh, east of the city, in the occupied West Bank (AFP/Zain...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU commission defends declaring Tunisia as 'safe'

The European Commission continues to defend Tunisia as 'safe' for prospective Tunisians wanting international protection in Europe.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican

As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

PKK disbands, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has announced that it plans to disband and disarm.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame Weighs in On U.S., Qatar-Mediated Peace Efforts On DRC

[New Times] President Paul Kagame said that the mediation efforts by Qatar and the United States designed to achieve peace in eastern DR Congo are an acknowledged necessity, adding that Africa needs to actively play its own part in finding solutions to African problems

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Innovation Key to Unlocking Africa's Aviation Potential - Premier Ngirente

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called for accelerated innovation and collaboration across Africa's aviation sector, saying this could sustain the industry's profitability.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump feels the heat from MAGA over β€˜great gesture’ of a luxury jet from Qatar

Laura Loomer, the hard-right activist and Trump ally, said, β€œQatar is not our friend.”

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Nigeria: NNPCL to Resume Kolmani Drilling in Northeast

[Daily Trust] Two years after the launch of crude oil drilling at the border of Bauchi and Gombe states, the new head of Nigeria's National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has announced plans to resume operations.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Subaru Kenya Partners With Strathmore University to Advance EV Innovation

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Subaru Kenya and Strathmore University have entered into a partnership aimed at boosting electric vehicle (EV) innovation and strengthening STEM education in the country.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Key CCTV footage missing in Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal

The director of facilities and security management at the office of the chief justice said he could not explain why the footage was not preserved

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Famine imminent in Gaza if Israel doesn’t lift blockade, hunger monitor warns

Famine imminent in Gaza if Israel doesn’t lift blockade, hunger monitor warns Submitted by Sally Aljoud on Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:05 Over 93 percent of population is suffering from acute food insecurity, with communal kitchens shutting down A Palestinian boy gestures as he waits for a portion of hot food distributed by a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on 5 May 2025 (AFP) Off Famine...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nigeria: NNPC to Resume Oil Drilling in Northern Nigeria, Speaks On Feud With Dangote Refinery

[Premium Times] Mr Ojulari also said the NNPC has resolved the feud between the NNPC and the Dangote refinery.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

2025 Human Rights Roadmap for the African Union

Click to expand Image African heads of state attend the 37th Ordinary session of the African Union Summit at the Union's headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 17, 2024. 2024 AP Photo On March 13, 2025, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf took office as the new African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, the AU’s chief executive officer and legal representative, following his election at the 38th AU summit in mid-February....

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Sara Duterte: The 'alpha' VP who picked a fight with Philippines' president

The eldest daughter of the Philippines' ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte, Sara, is no stranger to controversy.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Nigeria: Court to Hear Contempt Cases Against Akpoti-Udughan, Akpabio Over Alleged Violations of Orders

[Premium Times] The court said it would hear the contempt charge against Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged violation of a court order and another one against Mr Akpabio for a similar breach.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica