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Trump administration to announce U.S. will call Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf during Middle East visit: Report

The name of the body of water has long been a point of contention for many Arab countries.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gets lukewarm support

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised a policy change. Respondents to the monthly Deutschlandrend survey seem to have a wait-and-see attitude. A majority of them agrees with labeling the AfD as "right-wing extremist."

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Is electrification a no-brainer in the race to net-zero?

Switching to electricity in homes and on the road is a relatively painless way to cut emissions, but few countries have a holistic approach to going electric The post Is electrification a no-brainer in the race to net-zero? appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Why was a Gaza โ€˜Freedom Flotillaโ€™ ship attacked?

Drones struck a Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid bound for Gaza. Organisers believe Israel was behind the attack.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinians turn plastic into diesel amid fuel shortage in Gaza

Amid Gazaโ€™s worsening fuel crisis under the Israeli blockade, Palestinians are converting plastic into diesel.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The Eternaut Sparks Questions Among Those Born During the Argentine Dictatorship

The Netflix series triggers renewed public discussion in Argentina about the crimes of the dictatorship. The Netflix series The Eternaut has triggered a surge in inquiries from people born in Argentina during the dictatorship (1976โ€“1983) regarding their identity and has reignited the search for the grandchildren of Hector Oesterheld, the author of the original work. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

AMD CEO Lisa Su calls China a 'large opportunity' and warns against strict U.S. chip controls

"There should be a balance between export controls for national security as well as ensuring that we get the widest possible adoption," she said.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

EU to unveil next steps in U.S. tariff countermeasures on Thursday

Trade Commissioner Sefcovic said the EU continued to "prepare for any scenario" if current trade talks fail.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Libyan authorities reject report they will take in US deportees

President Trump has denied knowledge of Libya deportations, though his officials have sought to deport migrants abroad.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

France believes Trumpโ€™s movie tariffs will backfire

U.S. president's tariff threat will be a hot topic at this month's Cannes film festival.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israel to advance E1 settlement project that would โ€˜kill the Palestinian stateโ€™

Israel to advance E1 settlement project that would โ€˜kill the Palestinian stateโ€™ Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 16:32 The controversial scheme would sever the West Bank and entrench Israeli control over occupied territory, analysts say An Israeli flag and a giant Star of David are displayed in the Eviatar settlement outpost, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, on 19 October 2024 (AFP/Jaafar...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India: What's next after missile strikes on Pakistan?

Pakistan has vowed to retaliate following India's missile strikes. But experts in India say neither country wants a full-blown conflict and the challenge is to manage the next level of escalation.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after weight-loss drugs capsized industry

WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in a bid to cut its debt after hugely popular obesity drugs upended its business model.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Amnesty International says forcibly moving Palestinians to south of Gaza would be a 'war crime'

Amnesty International says forcibly moving Palestinians to south of Gaza would be a 'war crime' The forcible displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a crime against humanity, Amnesty International said in a statement on Wednesday. โ€œAny move by Israel to displace Palestinians to the south of the Gaza Strip and confine them into so-called โ€œclosed bubblesโ€ or continue to impose inhumane conditions of...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow airports as Putinโ€™s allies converge on Russia

Aeroflot said "temporary restrictions" were introduced at Moscow Sheremetyevo, while reports suggest flights at other Russian airports have been diverted.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fact check: Fake news spreading after India strikes Pakistan

Viral social media posts claim to show India's attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. But some videos are used out of context and are seemingly aimed at stoking tensions even further.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Digital trade pact with Singapore starts ล efฤoviฤ's Asia tour

EU trade commissioner Maros ล efฤoviฤ on Wednesday signed a digital trade with Singapore at the start of a three day mission to Singapore and Japan, with the EU hoping to expand its trade relations in the Far East.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Watch: Massive waterspout spotted in the Gulf of California

Social media users captured the huge vortex that formed near the town of Puerto Peรฑasco.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Maliโ€™s military government suspends political partiesโ€™ activities

Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities 'until further notice', citing 'reasons of public order'.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Social media erupts in anger after Meta suspends Palestinian Pulitzer Prize winner's account

Social media erupts in anger after Meta suspends Palestinian Pulitzer Prize winner's account Submitted by Lara Alagha on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:51 Mosab Abu Toha's account was briefly suspended hours after he won the prestigious award Mosab Abu Toha left Gaza in 2024 following international pressure on Israel after he was abducted by Israeli forces, taken to a prison in the Negev desert and beaten (Screengrab) Off Meta,...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Between borders and bombs, I lost my mum: A daughterโ€™s tribute from Gaza

As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, Maram Humaid writes about never getting the chance to say goodbye to her mother.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

The India captain's announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country's best Test match batsmen.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'What president ever talks like that?' Biden slams Trump talk of annexing allies like Canada

In his first post-presidential interview, Joe Biden expressed dismay over his successor Donald Trump's statements about acquiring Panama, Greenland and making Canada the 51st state.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected

The plane crashed during a rehearsal for an air show.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Kashmir conflict: How will Pakistan react to Indian strikes?

Pakistan has vowed to retaliate after India struck several targets overnight in response to last month's deadly attack against tourists in Kashmir. Experts fear the decades-old conflict could spiral out of control.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kongโ€™s Cathay Pacific says operations unaffected by India-Pakistan clashes

Nuclear-armed rivals have engaged in their worst fighting in more than two decades.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The polls were off in Australiaโ€™s election โ€“ but itโ€™s the uniformity that has experts really asking questions

While there is growing transparency in the industry, issues such as sample sourcing, response rates and weighting still present challengesAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPollsters correctly called that Labor had the...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

UK Jewish creatives write guidance on antisemitism and censorship in arts

UK Jewish creatives write guidance on antisemitism and censorship in arts Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 14:13 Artists and directors produce guidelines for cultural institutions, stating that Palestinian symbols and criticisms of Zionism are not antisemitic A photograph taken on 30 January 2024 in east London shows graffiti made by street artist Ed Hicks depicting a Palestinian journalist (AFP/Ben...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU names Emirati and Chinese firms in new Russia sanctions

The EU is preparing mini-sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, Chinese tech firms, Russian sniper rifles, and gold โ€” ahead of another potential Hungary-veto crisis.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Belgiumโ€™s biggest party backs Macronโ€™s plan to recognize Palestinian stateย 

The positional shift follows growing criticism of the partyโ€™s silence on Israel's war in Gaza.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

China announces sweeping measures to ease policy in bid to shore up trade-war hit economy

China will cut its key policy rate by 10 basis points and lower the reserve requirement ratio by 50 basis points.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The Reserve Bank played it safe and didnโ€™t cut interest rates in April โ€“ and households suffer as | Greg Jericho

As we focused on the election, the latest retail trade figures came out โ€“ and they stunk. Another reason why the RBA should have cutAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe latest retail spending figures show that...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Nagi v Brooki: does anyone really own a recipe? - podcast

Australian cookbook author Nagi Maehashi promises her caramel slice recipe actually works. That the caramel wonโ€™t be runny and that it wonโ€™t crack or ooze when cut.She shared the recipe on her widely popular website RecipeTin Eats several years ago, and then last year noticed a recipe with uncanny similarities in a bestselling book by Brisbane bakery owner Brooke Bellamy.Bellamy has denied allegations that she...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sea pigs, icefish and trilobites: Antarcticaโ€™s mysterious marine life โ€“ in pictures

Characterised by darkness and cold temperatures, the extreme environment of Antarcticaโ€™s deep sea is largely unexplored. Now, after a special marine science voyage, a team aboard Australiaโ€™s national icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has collected some remarkable species from the waters around the Denman Glacier Read more about RSV Nuyinaโ€™s crucial mission to Antarctica Continue reading...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Global oil prices have plunged. So when will Australian motorists see cheaper petrol?

Analysts predict bowser prices for regular unleaded to come down to temporary lows of near 160c per litre in major citiesAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email,free app ordaily news podcastOil prices crashed again this week, sending the cost of petroleum plunging to four-year lows.Yet Australian motorists have seen little relief at the petrol pump despite months of...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia