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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet Spanish PM in Madrid on Monday, Spain says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid on Monday, the Spanish government said on Sunday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet Spanish PM in Madrid on Monday, Spain says
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Recognition of Palestinian state by three European countries may encourage more, says Palestinian PM

The prime minister of the Palestinian Authority expressed hope on Sunday that Spain, Ireland and Norway's recognition of a Palestinian state would encourage other European

Recognition of Palestinian state by three European countries may encourage more, says Palestinian PM
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Spain's foreign minister condemns 'scandalous' Israeli flamenco video

Spain's foreign minister condemned as "scandalous and execrable" a video posted by his Israeli counterpart suggesting Hamas would be grateful to Spain, in a growing spat between the

Spain's foreign minister condemns 'scandalous' Israeli flamenco video
Africa|Economy|News|World

Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll

Comoros President Azali Assoumani pledged on Sunday to work for peace and rapidly grow the economy as he was sworn in for his fourth term in office, following a tense January

Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Cipollone says recent data backs easing

Recent economic data strengthens the European Central Bank's confidence about lowering borrowing costs as inflation eases, ECB board member Piero Cipollone said on Sunday.

ECB's Cipollone says recent data backs easing
News|Political|US

US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, FT reports

The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the coming weeks, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, FT reports
Asia|US|World

US lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers led by Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is visiting Taiwan this week, the de facto U.S. embassy said on Sunday.

US lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week
MidEast|News|World

Hamas armed wing says it launched 'big missile' attack on Tel Aviv

Hamas armed wing al-Qassam Brigades said it launched a "big missile" attack on Tel Aviv on Sunday as the Israeli military sounded sirens in the central city warning of

Hamas armed wing says it launched 'big missile' attack on Tel Aviv
Europe

France plans to restrict unemployment benefits

The French government is planning to shorten the period people can claim unemployment benefits in order to strengthen incentives to work, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said in an

France plans to restrict unemployment benefits
World

New Caledonia airport to remain closed until at least June 2

New Caledonia's international airport will remain closed until at least next Sunday, its operator said, nearly two weeks after rioting erupted on the French-ruled Pacific island over

New Caledonia airport to remain closed until at least June 2
Business|Travel

Aircraft that was in severe turbulence incident returns to Singapore

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft used for a flight in which a passenger died during severe turbulence returned to Singapore on Sunday, five days after its emergency

Aircraft that was in severe turbulence incident returns to Singapore
Asia|World

Taiwan bar on frontline with China blends history into cocktails

In Taiwan's Kinmen, less than an hour's boat ride from the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Quanzhou, bar owner Powei Lee draws crowds by blending the tiny island's battle-

Taiwan bar on frontline with China blends history into cocktails
Asia|World

China talks security, business with U.S.-allied South Korea, Japan

Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday to launch a diplomatic and

China talks security, business with U.S.-allied South Korea, Japan
News|Sports|World

Pope kicks off 'World Children's Day' at Rome's Olympic Stadium

Pope Francis appeared at Rome's Olympic Stadium on Saturday to provide a symbolic kick-off to a soccer match as part of celebrations for a Vatican-hosted "World Children's Day"

Pope kicks off 'World Children's Day' at Rome's Olympic Stadium
News|World

World Court's order on Rafah does not rule out entire offensive, Israel says

Israel considers that an order by the World Court to halt its military offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza allows room for some military action there, Israeli officials said.

World Court's order on Rafah does not rule out entire offensive, Israel says
Americas|Crime|Environment|News

Chile firefighter, forest official linked to wildfires that killed 130

A volunteer firefighter and a Chilean forestry official have been formally accused by prosecutors with involvement in setting wildfires that engulfed central Chile this past February,

Chile firefighter, forest official linked to wildfires that killed 130
Africa|News|World

Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years

Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on Saturday proposed extending the transition back to democracy by 60 months

Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea accuses US, South Korea of flying spy planes, ships

North Korea's defence ministry accused the United States and South Korea of ramping up reconnaissance activities around the inter-Korean border, warning that it will act if its

North Korea accuses US, South Korea of flying spy planes, ships
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News

G7 finance leaders to call on Israel to maintain Palestinian bank links

G7 finance leaders will call on Israel to maintain correspondent banking links between Israeli and Palestinian banks to allow vital transactions, trade and services to

G7 finance leaders to call on Israel to maintain Palestinian bank links
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

G7 agree further financing for Ukraine, to discuss details in coming weeks

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed on further financing for Ukraine but have not yet agreed on the details, German Finance Minister

G7 agree further financing for Ukraine, to discuss details in coming weeks
Europe|MidEast|World

Italy resumes UNRWA funding in Palestinian aid package

Italy will resume funding for the United Nations' Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA as part of a 35 million euro ($38 million) aid package, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani

Italy resumes UNRWA funding in Palestinian aid package
Asia|News

Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment

Forty three people who were on board a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence remain hospitalised in Bangkok four days after the emergency, a hospital in the Thai

Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment
MidEast|News|World

Mediated Israel-Hamas talks on hostage deal expected next week, source says

Mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas to reach a deal to free Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip are due to restart next week, an official with knowledge of the

Mediated Israel-Hamas talks on hostage deal expected next week, source says
Europe|News|World

More than 10,000 people reach UK in small boats since January

More than 10,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain in small boats so far this year, updated government data showed on Saturday, underlining a key challenge facing Prime Minister

More than 10,000 people reach UK in small boats since January
MidEast|News|World

UK says World Court order to Israel over Rafah will strengthen Hamas

The British government has criticised the International Court of Justice for ordering Israel to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, saying the

UK says World Court order to Israel over Rafah will strengthen Hamas

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