Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off
Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico.
Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon
Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back
Donald Trump has again threatened Iran, saying the US may launch new attacks if Tehran continues to refuse the significant concessions he wants before a deal can be struck to end the Middle East war.
The US president said he had called off a fresh wave of strikes, which would have broken the ceasefire in place since early last month. “I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Trump said on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel and will open an embassy – Middle East Eye
- Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel and will open an embassy Middle East Eye
- Somaliland marks first Independence Day following Israeli recognition Al Jazeera
- Somaliland’s first-ever embassy anywhere will open in Jerusalem, envoy says The Times of Israel
- The Recognition Question: Somaliland, Israeli Security Geometry, and the Red Sea Power Struggle War on the Rocks
- New face welcomed to Israel's diplomatic circuit The Jerusalem Post
‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
EU finance ministers tell US to end Middle East war – politico.eu
- EU finance ministers tell US to end Middle East war politico.eu
- Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists The New York Times
- Global Inflation Weighs on G-7 as Higher Bond Yields Persist Bloomberg.com
- G7 finance ministers call for action on trade imbalances as Russia sanctions divide US from allies France 24
- G7 finance ministers urge action on economic imbalances, some point to China Reuters
Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy
The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region.
Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Somaliland’s first-ever embassy anywhere will open in Jerusalem, envoy says – The Times of Israel
- Somaliland’s first-ever embassy anywhere will open in Jerusalem, envoy says The Times of Israel
- The Recognition Question: Somaliland, Israeli Security Geometry, and the Red Sea Power Struggle War on the Rocks
- Somaliland marks first Independence Day following Israeli recognition Al Jazeera
- Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel and will open an embassy Middle East Eye
- Israel marks arrival of new ambassadors in traditional diplomatic reception in Jerusalem ynetnews
UK waters down Russian sanctions to boost diesel and jet fuel supply – Reuters
- UK waters down Russian sanctions to boost diesel and jet fuel supply Reuters
- UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Britain to buy diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude oil The Guardian
- Starmer eases sanctions on Russian oil The Telegraph
- UK to Allow Imports of Diesel, Jet Fuel Refined From Russian Oil Bloomberg.com
Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet – The New York Times
- Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet The New York Times
- Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC seeking warrant for his arrest CNN
- Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC is seeking his arrest The Guardian
- ICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Other Israeli Officials Haaretz
- Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest BBC
US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown
Rights advocates say Trump administration is using sanctions and 'terrorism label' to silence Palestinian activism.
Someone Dropped This Notebook in a Medieval Toilet 700 Years Ago—and It’s Still Legible – Gizmodo
- Someone Dropped This Notebook in a Medieval Toilet 700 Years Ago—and It’s Still Legible Gizmodo
- 800-year-old medieval notebook found in German latrine still contains readable Latin writing Archaeology News Online Magazine
- From a Medieval Latrine in Germany, Archaeologists Extracted a Pristine Leather Notebook That Preserved Latin Cursive for Centuries Smithsonian Magazine
- News - Lost Notebook Found in Medieval Toilet Archaeology Magazine
- 800-year-old notebook and fancy silk toilet paper discovered in medieval latrine in Germany Live Science
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest
After an ICC warrant request, Israel's Smotrich threatened to displace Palestinians from the West Bank.
Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Sweden and India – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Sweden and India U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows AP News
- US Seeks to Boost Energy Exports to India as Rubio Visits Delhi Bloomberg.com
- Rubio to visit Sweden for NATO meeting, then India Reuters
- Rubio to attend NATO talks, pay first visit to India The Hindu
Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays – Al Jazeera
- Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays Al Jazeera
- Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK BBC
- Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners The Guardian
- Thailand tighten rules on visas exemptions for tourists Reuters
- Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US CNN
Russia’s Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack, sources say – Reuters
- Russia's Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack, sources say Reuters
- Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effort Reuters
- Ukraine attack ‘largest in over a year’ on Moscow, Russian state media reports CNN
- Ukraine’s drones are devastating Russian targets from 60 miles away NBC News
- Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says The New York Times
Tributes pour in for ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting
Amin Abdullah, the security guard killed while trying to stop gunmen entering the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
Bari Weiss Has Big Plans for CBS News. And That’s Before CNN Enters the Picture – The Hollywood Reporter
- Bari Weiss Has Big Plans for CBS News. And That’s Before CNN Enters the Picture The Hollywood Reporter
- Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism The Guardian
- CBS Bosses Plot Humiliating Move for MAGA-Curious Editor Bari Weiss The Daily Beast
- CBS Bosses Reportedly Ready to Push Aside ’60 Minutes’ Bari Weiss Yahoo
- CBS News insiders fear Bari Weiss will soon enact ‘massive changes’ to 60 Minutes The Guardian
Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.