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Emmanuel Macron aims to realign his Africa strategy, focusing on partnerships with economically strong countries like Kenya. A two-day summit titled "Africa forward" begins today in Nairobi, as reported by Tagesschau.
Authorities in Cherkasy have identified a 57-year-old man who made headlines for shooting at children picking lilacs. The incident occurred on May 9 and became known through social media monitoring.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi has been moved to a clinic in Tehran due to deteriorating health while in custody.
US Donald Trump dismissed Iran's response to a US proposal for peace talks, calling Tehran's demands "completely unacceptable." This led to a rise in the dollar and oil prices, while stocks remained largely stagnant.
In April, factory prices in China rose by 0.5 percent compared to the previous year, marking the end of a 41-month period of declining prices, influenced by rising energy costs and improved supply-demand dynamics.
Stock futures are down as investors monitor the ongoing negotiations regarding the Iran war. CNBC reports on the developments.
US Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian proposal for peace talks aimed at ending the war, calling Tehran's response to a US initiative "completely unacceptable."
US Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to a US proposal for ending the war as "completely unacceptable." He shared this on his platform Truth Social.
Lars Gerdes, the deputy head of the EU border agency Frontex, considers the risk of arms smuggling from Ukraine into the EU after the end of the Russian invasion to be "high." He made these remarks in an interview with the newspaper WELT.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the ongoing war with Iran in an interview, warning that military actions may need to continue.
Iran has reacted to a US peace proposal amid a fragile ceasefire, while Benjamin Netanyahu warns that the war is not over.
Russia has significantly enhanced its air defense system around Moscow, with over 100 defensive units now stationed near the capital, according to the Kyiv Post.
Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's new Prime Minister on Monday, marking the end of Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, according to Deutsche Welle.
According to Spiegel, a scaled-back military parade took place in Russia on May 9. Mobile internet was shut down, and a heavy security presence protected Kremlin chief Putin.
A military parade in Moscow commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over the Nazi regime, as reported by Deutschlandfunk. President Vladimir Putin observes the event from a grandstand in Red Square.
Interim results from local elections across the United Kingdom show significant seat losses for the Labour Party led by Prime Minister Starmer; the trend also extends to parts of Wales, according to Deutschlandfunk.
A planned meeting next week between former U.S. Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping could directly affect the future of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, who is currently detained, according to AP News.
Recent export figures point to unexpected resilience in China’s foreign trade, a development coinciding with the ongoing crisis in Iran and coming shortly before US Donald Trump’s planned visit to the United States.
The traditional Victory Day military parade took place on Moscow’s Red Square to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany, with President Vladimir Putin in attendance; the number of foreign guests was small, according to Tagesschau.
Global food prices have reached historic highs, with beef now costing more than at any time in the series. UNIAN warns that the war in Iran could further drive up prices.
Tehran is sending application forms to ships and charging fees for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move reported by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). This comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
US stock markets climbed on Friday, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining even as reports of clashes between Iran and the US weighed on investors, the Handelsblatt reports.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says Moscow’s proposed ceasefire around May 9 is not genuine diplomacy and fighting has continued; Minister Andrii Sibiga called on the West to increase pressure on Russia with fresh sanctions and isolation.
A new EU sanctions package against Russia has been sitting unresolved for more than two months, initially blocked by Hungary and Slovakia over a dispute tied to the Druzhba pipeline. Recent political shifts in Hungary and developments over the damaged pipeline may now clear the way for approval.