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
Brussels [Belgium], May 21: The European Commission wants to simplify the process of returning asylum seekers to safe countries outside the European Union, even if...
UK ramps up pressure on Israel over actions in Gaza, West Bank
London [UK], May 21: The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the country's ambassador as the relationship...
Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks
Moscow [Russia], May 21: Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "trying to buy time" to continue its war in Ukraine, a day after Donald Trump...
Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says...
Canberra [Australia], May 21: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a...
EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions
Moscow [Russia], May 21: The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, including a 17th package targeting Moscow's shadow...
Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 20: Torrential rains have forced Indonesian rescuers to suspend their efforts to find 14 missing gold miners after a landslide in the...
WHO in financial crisis after US withdrawal
Geneva [Switzerland], May 20: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a shortfall of $1.7 billion over the next two years, Director General Tedros Adhanom...
'Cancer touches us all': Biden thanks public after diagnosis
New York [US], May 20: Former US president Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes he has received following the announcement of his...
NATO corruption probe 'reminder' of defence boom risks
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Revelations of an unfolding corruption investigation involving staff and ex-staff at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have continued to...
UK, EU seek major reset of ties at London summit
London [UK], May 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the leadership of the European Union (EU) at a summit in London on Monday,...
Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round
Warsaw [Poland], May 20: Warsaw's pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly came out on top in the first round of voting in Poland's presidential election.
Belgian economy to slow down in 2025
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Economic activity in Belgium is expected to slow down to 0.8% in 2025, mainly due to high global uncertainty and decreased...
Austrian economy to stabilise in 2025: Report
Vienna [Austria], May 20: Austria is projected to experience its third consecutive year of economic recession in 2025, the European Commission said in its latest...
EU countries agree on €150 billion defence fund
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: European Union countries on Monday in principle agreed on the proposals for a €150 billion fund aimed at boosting Europe's defence,...
Portugal centre-right party wins snap election
Lisbon [Portugal], May 20: Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the centre-right Social Democratic Party Luis Montenegro won the most seats in the country's...
Israel allows limited food for Gaza
Jerusalem [Israel], May 20: Israel's military and the United Nations have said five UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid were allowed into besieged Gaza via the...
Tourist held in Tel Aviv after Molotov materials left at US embassy
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 20: Police in Tel Aviv said on Monday that a tourist has been detained after leaving a backpack containing materials for...
Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial
Dodoma [Tanzania], May 20: The leader of Tanzania's main opposition party has appeared in court at a hearing in an ongoing trial on charges of...
Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'
Washington DC [US], May 20: US President Donald Trump has said negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are to take place "immediately," following his telephone call...
US and Russia plan new prisoner exchange: Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], May 20: Russia and the United States are planning to exchange nine prisoners each as part of a new swap agreement, according to...
Boeing enjoys a good week amid tough times
Washington DC [US], May 19: British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs...
Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza as pressure mounts on aid
Gaza City [Gaza], May 20: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel would control the whole of Gaza despite mounting international pressure that pushed...
US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protection for Venezuelans
Washington DC [US], May 20: The U.S. Supreme Court let Donald Trump's administration on Monday strip temporary protected status from Venezuelans living in the United...
World Health Organization members vote in favour of global pandemic agreement
Washington DC [US], May 20: Members of the World Health Organization voted emphatically in favour of a potentially groundbreaking global treaty on improving pandemic preparedness...
UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations
Washington DC [US], May 20: Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after...