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Albania’s ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote

A near-complete ballot count shows the Socialist Party secured 52 percent of the votes or 82 of 140 parliamentary seats.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga – Vinicius Jr, start, team news, lineups

With their La Liga title defence now in serious jeopardy, Real Madrid host Mallorca with their season on the line.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey

Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Urges Americans to Lobby for PEPFAR and AGOA, Comments on Musk 'Empathy' Statements

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Prominent African religious leader Archbishop Thabo Makgoba issued an urgent appeal to the U.S. to save two programmes crucial for the economic development and healthcare across the African continent.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: House Bars Nimba Senator-Elect Samuel Kogar From Participating in Speaker Election

[FrontPageAfrica] Nimba County Senator-elect Samuel G. Kogar was on Tuesday barred from participating in the ongoing election for a new Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Daystar University Dean School of Nursing Calls for Greater Investment in Nurses' Well-Being to Boost Productivity

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Dean of the School of Nursing at Daystar University, Dr. Susan Njuguna, has called for increased investment in the well-being and mental health of nurses, stressing that such support is crucial for both quality healthcare delivery and economic development.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Kenya and Dominican Republic Sign Landmark Pact On Evacuation and Repatriation of Wounded Officers in Haiti

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the Dominican Republic have signed a historic agreement to facilitate the evacuation and repatriation of wounded Kenyan personnel deployed in Haiti under the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM).

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Ivanhoe Atlantic Issues Statement On Leaked Letter and Speaks to Boakai

[Liberian Observer] Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. acknowledges recent media attention regarding a letter dated May 3, 2025 sent to His Excellency, President Joseph N. Boakai and cc'd to members of the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee ("IMCC"). The Company understand that the letter may have caused offence to some of the recipients. The Company confirms that this was never the intent of the letter and apologies for any...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: U.S. Confirms Airstrike On Isis Fighters in Somalia's Cal Miskaad Mountains

[Radio Dalsan] The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed that it carried out a targeted airstrike on May 11, Sunday, in Togga Miraale within the Cal Miskaad mountain range in Somalia's Bari region, aiming at suspected hideouts of the ISIS-affiliated group Da'ish.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Cycling champion Bradley Wiggins says he was a cocaine addict and is 'lucky' to be alive

Former Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has revealed he became addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

One Month in Ramallah: Life and leadership under occupation

In the heart of the occupied city of Ramallah, a governor leads her people through a month of grief, defiance and hope.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

NATO Should Not Be Part of the Ukrainian War: Erdogan

TΓΌrkiye strongly supports a cease-fire that would lead to a β€˜just and lasting’ peace, the Turkish president stressed. On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting with NATO Secretary Mark Rutte and expressed his belief that the Alliance β€œshould not be a part of the war in Ukraine.” RELATED: Erdogan Urges Ukraine to […]

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Netanyahu vows β€˜full force’ offensive in Gaza as Israel plans to relocate Palestinians

The Israeli PM pledged the Gaza offensive to defeat Hamas, amid international backlash and plans for Palestinian displacement.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China courts Latin America amid US tariff chaos

As the US tightens trade restrictions with some Latin American countries, Chinese influence grows on the continent. Many Latin American governments see China as offering greater stability.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

U.S.-China trade war pushed global supply chain near breaking point, new data shows

Global supply chain and manufacturing anxiety was near a breaking point, new data indicates, ahead of the U.S.-China trade war de-escalation.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned

Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:51 British MPs tell MEE the UK must recognise Palestine immediately, in response to revelations about Cameron government decision in 2014 MPs proceed to Westminster Abbey for a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May (UK Parliament) Off The...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Albania's Socialists clinch fourth election win in a row

Albania's ruling Socialists, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, appear to have secured a clear win. While Rama has promised EU membership in five years, the opposition has questioned whether the country is ready.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Czech Republic: Are weapons, not cars, the future engine of the Czech economy?

Czech arms production is booming. Could weapons complement or even replace the country's traditional automotive industry as the main economic driver?

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's massive spending spree: How will the EU react?

Germany's new finance minister brought a bold plan to Brussels: A 1 trillion spending splurge on defence and infrastructure. But as EU fiscal rules tighten, the question is whether Brussels goes along or pushes back.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Xi meets Lula: China, Brazil call for β€˜more just’ world order amid Trump tariff turmoil

Xi Jinping hails β€˜cordial’ talks with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as both sides call for direct talks to end Ukraine war.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

EU chief Costa meets Serbia's VučiΔ‡, despite Moscow visit and protests

EU Council chief AntΓ³nio Costa met with Serbian president Aleksandar VučiΔ‡, despite Vučić’s recent Moscow visit and ongoing student-led protests against corruption in his regime.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Deadly clashes rock Libya’s capital after militia leader killed

Deadly clashes rock Libya’s capital after militia leader killed Submitted by Sally Abou AlJoud on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 12:02 Abdelghani al-Kikli's killing by rival forces pave the way for a major territorial and institutional reshuffle, analysts warn Libyan security forces man a checkpoint in Tripoli on 13 May, a day after overnight clashes killed at least six people (Mahmud Turkia/AFP) Off Clashes between heavily armed...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK: DNA evidence clears man jailed for 38 years

A man who spent nearly four decades in prison for the murder of a woman has had his conviction quashed after new forensic evidence emerged.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kong to cut quarantine for cats and dogs from mainland to 30 days from 120

New rules will take effect from June 3 amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Equal treatment bill still on the table, says EU commission

The European Commission is breathing life into an equality bill previously sent to the scrap pile of doomed legislation.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

UK assessed there was 'no serious risk' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza

UK assessed there was 'no serious risk' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza The British government assessed last year that there was β€œno serious risk” of a genocide occurring in Gaza, weeks before it imposed a partial suspension of arms exports toIsraelwhich did not include parts that could end up in Israeli F-35 fighter jets. Before that decision was taken, a handling plan set out that newly elected Prime Minister...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Kim Kardashian testifies in Paris jewel heist trial

The celebrity billionaire said she thought she was "going to die" during a 2016 robbery in her Paris hotel room.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Bulgarian Parliament Blocks Referendum on Euro Adoption

Nevertheless, Finance Minister Petkova reaffirmed that adopting the euro remains a key priority for Bulgaria. On Tuesday, Bulgarian Parliament President Natalia Kiselova rejected as unconstitutional a proposal to hold a referendum on adopting the euro as the national currency β€” a plan put forward by the country’s pro-Russian head of state, President Rumen Radev. RELATED: […]

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Xi Jinping calls for unity, Pakistan’s β€˜ABC’ system against India: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi Jinping calling on countries to stand together to why top mathematicians are choosing China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is Argentina's warrant against Aung San Suu Kyi a mistake?

Aung San Suu Kyi served as Myanmar's top civilian leader before being ousted and imprisoned by the military junta. Why did an Argentinian court ordered an international warrant for her arrest?

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'I was going to die': Kim Kardashian shares fears as she faces Paris robbery suspects in court

Kim Kardashian said a silent prayer β€” for her sister, her best friend, her family β€” as a masked man pulled her toward him in a Paris hotel room in the 2016 jewelry heist that changed her life, she testified on Tuesday.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump shifts US funds from shutting down foreign fossil fuels to expanding them

The US administration has pulled clean energy and just transition funding in South Africa and is pressuring EXIM and the World Bank to back fossil fuels The post Trump shifts US funds from shutting down foreign fossil fuels to expanding them appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

European Markets Surge After China-U.S. Trade Talks

The Stoxx 600 Index of European blue chips gained 1.2 percent in heavy trading on Monday. On Monday, European stocks surged as investors breathed a sigh of relief after China and the United States announced a series of tariff modification measures aimed at easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. RELATED: Trump’s Gulf […]

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazil and China Support International Trade Based on WTO Rules: Lula da Silva

Since 2009, China has been Brazil’s largest trading partner, with trade steadily increasing to reach a record US$158 billion in 2023. On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with honors at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where the two leaders held a closed-door meeting before […]

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

12 deadly infectious diseases vaccines protect us from

The WHO recommends vaccination against 12 deadly diseases in childhood, but how long does protection last, and how do they work?

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)