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May 22, 2025
Washington DC [US], May 22: During the visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the White House, US President Donald Trump publicly embarrassed his counterpart.
UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting
Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel
Russia's FSB seizes over 1.8 tonnes of cocaine in drug busts
May 21, 2025
Three dead as storm-triggered floods hit SE France
EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria: top diplomat
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Microsoft email block of ICC prosecutor fuels Dutch alarm over U.S. tech dependence
The Hague [Netherlands], May 21: The Dutch government is alarmed by Microsoft's controversial move of blocking the email account of Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of...
Belgium faces nationwide strike as unions protest austerity measures
Brussels [Belgium], May 21: Public services across Belgium ground to a halt on Tuesday as unions launched a 24-hour general strike to protest government austerity...
Feature: Basque initiative helps rural youth build careers close to home
Bilbao [Spain], May 21: Growing up in rural areas offers many advantages, but for young people seeking careers beyond traditional sectors such as farming or...
Slovakia posts record-low unemployment rate in April
Bratislava [Slovakia], May 21: Slovakia registered its lowest unemployment rate in modern history in April, the government announced on Tuesday.
Bank of Spain warns of potential economic impact from U.S. tariffs
Madrid [Spain], May 21: The Bank of Spain has warned that recently imposed U.S. tariffs may weigh on the country's economic growth, although the overall...
Interview: Spain must upgrade power grid to match renewable energy shift, expert warns
Barcelona [Spain], May 21: Spain must adapt its electrical grid to reflect the country's evolving energy landscape or risk more large-scale blackouts, Jordi Sole, an...
Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling
Vilnius [Lithuania], May 21: Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of orchestrating a refugee...
EU approves sanctions on nearly 200 more Russian shadow fleet ships
Moscow [Russia], May 21: European Union ministers on Tuesday approved the bloc's 17th package of sanctions on Russia, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said.
Hungarian parliament votes to quit International Criminal Court
Budapest [Hungary], May 21: The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
EU decides to lift economic sanctions on Syria
Damascus [Syria], May 21: European Union foreign ministers decided on Tuesday to lift economic sanctions on Syria, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas announced.
Brussels to facilitate asylum seekers return to non-EU countries
UK ramps up pressure on Israel over actions in Gaza, West Bank
Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks
Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister
EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions
Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide
May 20, 2025
WHO in financial crisis after US withdrawal
'Cancer touches us all': Biden thanks public after diagnosis
NATO corruption probe 'reminder' of defence boom risks
UK, EU seek major reset of ties at London summit
