Human rights are a growing issue of concern in Tunisia. Courts on Tuesday upheld the convictions of two prominent Tunisian journalists accused of financial crimes. But media rights groups say the decision is a case of “judicial harassment” and argue that the charges lack evidence. Ahead of the hearing, Amnesty International sounded the alarm, accusing … Read more
Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the truce came into effect on April 17, according to an AFP tally based on figures provided by Lebanese authorities. Source link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition seized control of the electoral timetable on Wednesday by submitting a motion to dissolve Israel’s parliament early, paving the way for early elections. The bill, which was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the governing coalition is expected to pass, meaning elections could be held … Read more
Russia is intensifying its daytime attacks on Ukraine, including on regions sometimes far from the front lines. On Wednesday, Moscow launched at least 800 drones against Ukraine, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks continued into Thursday morning, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of others. Story by Simon Moritz and Camille Corcoran. Source … Read more
Fans gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Wednesday night to await a farewell ceremony for the Iranian men’s football team before their departure for the World Cup. Both FIFA and US officials say Iranian players will be allowed into the United States despite Donald Trump’s travel ban. Major questions still remain, as August Hakansson … Read more
Latvian Prime Minister Ivica Silena said on Thursday she was resigning in reaction to the collapse of her coalition government. “I am resigning, but I am not giving up,” Silena said in a televised statement. Silena, of the center-right New Unity party, was left without a ruling majority in parliament until Wednesday, when the left-wing … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 14, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump’s visit to China features on most French front pages. Next, the British papers study the Labor Party’s candidates as Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign. Also, the Guardian reports on a secret UN mission in Gaza. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain become French champions … Read more
The United States and China have the two largest militaries in the world in terms of budget, personnel, weapons, and equipment. Our colleagues at France 2 and Simon Moritz compare the two global powers’ military on land, in the ocean, and their colossal budgets. Source link
It’s an honor to be your friend – Donald Trump told Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping, however, responded by offering a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations. A contrast in tone underscoring then just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran, trade disputes and … Read more
Donald Trump is in China, where he is set to take part in talks with President Xi Jinping. Major American businessmen are also joining the talks – including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. Story by Liza … Read more