The United States has allowed an exemption to expire that had eased sanctions on Russian oil in recent weeks amid rising energy prices in the Iran war. May 17, 2026, 04:01May 17, 2026, 04:01 Just over a month ago, a Treasury Department agency announced that the sale and delivery of Russian oil that had been […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 16/05/2026 – 20:19 GMT+2 Several people were injured after a car plowed into pedestrians in the city center of Modena, in northern Italy. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Eight people were injured, four of them critically, Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told Italian TV. He said a woman pinned against a shop window may require the amputation of […]
Continue ReadingPutin and Xi “will discuss current bilateral matters, ways to further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, and exchange views on key international and regional matters,” according to a Kremlin statement. The Russian leader last visited China in 2025, when he signed several deals […]
Continue Reading“Kosovo urgently needs to catch up on EU-related priorities,” Kos said during a press conference with caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Pristina. “Kosovo needs stable institutions and an effective government,” she added. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and applied for EU membership in 2022, but major hurdles still stand in the way […]
Continue ReadingA man attacked by a shark off Western Australia’s coast on Saturday died of his injuries, police said, in what is the second fatal shark attack in Australia so far this year. The 38-year-old victim, yet to be identified, was bitten on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 31 km (19.2 miles) […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 16/05/2026 – 11:28 GMT+2 The meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers concluded on Friday in Chisinau, Moldova. Top of European leaders’ agenda were unwavering support for Ukraine, the strengthening of democratic security, the fight against information manipulation and foreign interference, as well as the management of migration flows. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING […]
Continue ReadingProtests in Cuba during power outage.Image: keystone People demonstrate in Havana over the energy crisis. Activist Yúnior García knows how dangerous this is – and why it’s worth the risk. May 16, 2026, 11:11 amMay 16, 2026, 11:11 am follow me The situation in Cuba has been difficult for a long time, says Yúnior García […]
Continue ReadingMay 16, 2026, 08:26May 16, 2026, 08:26 Gerrymandering is almost as old as the United States itself.Image: keystone How bizarre the redesign of electoral districts in the USA can end up was recently shown at a simple intersection in the small town of Millcreek. Not two, not three, but four different counties in the state […]
Continue ReadingDespite being NATO allies, Greece and Turkey have been at odds for decades over a number of bilateral squabbles, including quarrels over maritime boundaries, overlapping claims to their continental shelves and the long-running Cyprus dispute. Greece has designated restricted fishing areas in the Aegean Sea, some of which have been challenged by Turkey as being […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 15/05/2026 – 18:13 GMT+2 Norway’s foreign ministry has defended a decision to revoke export licenses linked to a naval missile system for Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur warned that the move could impact confidence in European defense suppliers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The move had blocked delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as […]
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