Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla members is ‘abominable’, Canada PM Carney says
OTTAWA, May 20 – Israel’s treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is “abominable,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, using unusually harsh language to condemn a close ally. Read…
US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash
May 20 – Starbucks’ plastic single-use cups it often serves in U.S. cafes are not as recyclable as the company claims, an environmental nonprofit group said on Wednesday. Read More
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz is 50% complete ahead of 2027 start
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber was speaking at a live-streamed Atlantic Council event. Read More
France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties
RABAT, May 20 – Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit by…
Lithuanian lawmakers shelter, Vilnius air traffic suspended due to drone incursion
It also suspended train traffic around the capital Vilnius, while schools and kindergartens were told to take children to shelters. Read More
Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say
WARSAW, May 20 – Fugitive former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces charges stemming mainly from his alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew to the United States…
Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead over Sanchez in Peru election poll
LIMA, May 20 – Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori leads voter intentions in Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff election against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new Ipsos Peru poll showed on Wednesday.…
WHO says 139 suspected Ebola deaths in Congo outbreak, numbers expected to rise
GENEVA, May 20 – The World Health Organization said on Wednesday there were 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths and numbers are expected to rise given the…
Mango father-son rift over inheritance cited in heir bail order
Judge says Mango founder’s death could involve “premeditated participation” by son, ruling shows. Read More
Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations
May 20 – Kyiv and Budapest began expert-level consultations online on Wednesday, the countries’ foreign ministers said. Read More