Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or will raise tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 7 – U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until…
Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
PARIS, May 7 – Paris’ public prosecutor has opened a judicial investigation into Elon Musk’s X social media platform, a new step in a probe over alleged abuse of algorithms…
Tunisian court sentences journalist Zied Heni to one year in prison
May 7 – A Tunisian court sentenced the prominent reporter Zied Heni to one year in prison on Thursday, after he criticized a judicial ruling, his lawyer told Reuters, the…
Insurgents kill dozens, including civilians, in central Mali attacks, sources say
DAKAR/BAMAKO, May 7 – Al Qaeda-linked insurgents attacked two villages in central Mali on Wednesday night, killing around 50 people, including members of pro-government self-defence forces and civilians, three sources…
Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict, says UN maritime organisation
Around 20,000 crewmen are trapped onboard their vessels. Read More
EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to French far-right leader Bardella: AFP source
It has been alleged that EU funds were used to benefit National Rally leader Jordan Bardella. Read More
Talks with Ukraine on Gripen fighter jet deal are going well, Swedish defence minister says
STOCKHOLM, May 7 – Talks between Sweden and Ukraine to strike a deal on Saab-made Gripen fighter jets are going well, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday. Read…
Ukraine’s top negotiator in Miami for talks, source says
KYIV, May 7 – Ukraine’s top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Miami for a meeting with U.S. representatives, a source said, as peace talks on ending Russia’s war in…
EU prosecutors arrest 21 Croatians over suspected farm aid fraud
May 7 – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said on Thursday it had arrested 21 Croatians, including an acting and a former public official, in a probe into possible…
Iraq’s historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought
CHIBAYISH MARSHES, Iraq, May 7 – After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq’s historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands,…