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Putin to visit China following Trump's Beijing trip

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Kremlin said.

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Israel

Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days, says US

The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.

China

What is the ancient war theory Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump?

Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the "Thucydides Trap" — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war.

Maldives

Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving tragedy

Rescue teams in the Maldives continued recovery operations after the country’s deadliest diving accident killed five Italian divers.

Libya

Libya football riots spread to Tripoli as fans torch government HQ

Fans rioted after a disputed referee decision ended a Libyan league match in Tarhunah, with violence spreading to Tripoli where the Government of National Unity's headquarters was set on fire.

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Uzbekistan

Bukhara regional forum examines women’s role in Asia’s future

Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women, education and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia.

China

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

Iraq

Iraq swears in new PM as US presses it to disarm Iran-backed groups

Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.

Ukraine

Death toll of large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine rises to 24

The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine.

North Korea

North Korea slams UK over sanctions on Songdowon children's camp

Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.

Cuba

US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro, media report

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government.

USA

Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon will meet for a second day in Washington to continue its third round of direct talks, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues.

Iran

Iran eyes fees on Hormuz internet cables as new lever against the West

IRGC-linked media have called on Tehran to impose fees on submarine cables through the Strait of Hormuz and monitor global data traffic, citing claimed sovereignty over the waterway.

Gaza

Inside Gaza's hunger crisis as aid falters and funding dries up

Community kitchens serving basic foodstuffs like lentils once a week are the last food source for hundreds of thousands in Gaza, as aid flows have dropped by 37% and only 10% of funding has been secured, Euronews learns on the ground in the Strip.

China

Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties

The two leaders met on Friday at final talks of the superpower summit, which the US president said "settled a lot of different problems". Xi described Trump's visit as a "milestone visit".

Kazakhstan

Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties

Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting €13 billion in trade.

Iran

Iran's World Cup team feted with public farewell amid US visa fears

Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games.

China

Trump and Xi toast each other at Beijing banquet

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping toasted each other during a state banquet in Beijing attended by executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang following high-level China-US talks, where Trump also invited Xi to visit the White House in September.

Iran

Ship taken near UAE coast headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says

A ship has been taken near the UAE coast and is headed for Iranian waters, the UK's UKMTO said, in the latest vessel seizure around the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korea

Seoul court orders North Korean leader to compensate Korean War POWs

Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation.

United Arab Emirates

UAE denies Netanyahu office's claim of secret wartime visit

The UAE denied Netanyahu's office's claim of a secret wartime visit, as Tehran threatened those "colluding with Israel".

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Cuba

Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US dangles €85 million in aid

Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela’s president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island.

Russia

Russia's Kremlin-made spoiler party is now its second most popular

New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, has doubled its support to 13.4% as internet shutdowns fuel frustration with the Russian state.

Ukraine

Russian attack on Kyiv continues overnight, killing at least five

The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people.

China

China's progress compatible with making America great again, says Xi

The two leaders attended a banquet following a behind closed doors meeting in which they discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan.

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China

Trump arrives in Bejing for summit with Xi

The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade “more than anything else.”

Iran

Iran preparing for renewed war as IRGC stages drills, reports warn

Iran is likely preparing for renewed conflict with the US and Israel, Washington-based ISW think tank assessed, citing military drills and asset repositioning after reports emerged that Tehran remained in possession of significant missile stockpiles.

Israel

Hamas 'systematically' used sexual violence on 7 October, report finds

An Israeli commission's two-year investigation concludes Hamas systematically used sexual violence on 7 October and against hostages it held in Gaza, laying groundwork for prosecution.

Australia

Australian developer says 'toxic' Trump hotel plan scrapped

The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal.

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Russia

Russian ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea

Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part of a weapons retrieval mission to Syria — was secretly carrying nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea.

China

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi

This week's trip, the first since Trump visited Beijing in 2017, will involve highly anticipated talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday.

USA

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

West Bank

Palestinians gather to commemorate 78th anniversary of the Nakba

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees.

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World News

SOCAR finalises Italiana Petroli takeover after EU approval

SOCAR has completed its acquisition of Italiana Petroli after securing all regulatory approvals, marking a major expansion of its downstream presence in Italy and strengthening its position in Europe’s energy market.

China

Chinese people divided ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

Residents in Beijing shared mixed opinions ahead of the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with some hoping for improved ties and others expressing skepticism.

Qatar

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

Iran

Iran threatens 90% uranium enrichment as peace talks falter

Tehran threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, as Trump said the ceasefire had a "one percent chance" of surviving after rejecting Tehran's proposal.

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China

A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making in Beijing

A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching.

Pakistan

Nine killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes at Pakistan bazaar

The Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups have grown more emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021.

Kenya

Macron thanks Kipchoge for 'patience' after Nairobi morning run

Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning run in Nairobi on day three of his Africa tour, later thanking the two-time Olympic champion for his "patience."

Ukraine

Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of truce

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war."

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Iran

Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face 'failure'

Iran has refused to back down in its war with Washington, with military officials warning they are prepared to respond to any renewed US attack.

World News

Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future

In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course.

USA

Man charged with attempting to kill Trump pleads not guilty

Besides the attempted-assassination count, Cole Tomas Allen is also charged with assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two additional firearms counts.

Kenya

'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to call for silence from a noisy audience, telling attendees to leave the room if they wanted to continue chatting during the speeches.

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