Latest news bulletin | May 26th – Evening
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Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes as experts warn of worsening humanitarian crisis
Israel says it plans to seize complete control of the Strip and facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of its population of some 2 million, a plan rejected…
Israeli nationalists gather for annual march in Jerusalem’s Old City
Groups of young Israeli Jews moved through Muslim neighbourhoods of Jerusalem’s Old City on Monday, ahead of an annual march marking Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem. Read more at Read…
Western allies lift Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons, says Merz
Western allies are no longer imposing any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine for Kyiv against Russian military targets, the German chancellor said on Monday. Read…
Turkish Cypriot leader rules out prospect of tripartite meeting
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has also referred to the Republic of Cyprus’ arrests of individuals suspected of selling Greek Cypriot-owned property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island as…
Russia and Ukraine complete final phase of major prisoner swap
More than 300 Ukrainian soldiers returned home on Sunday, as Russia and Ukraine completed the final phase of a major prisoner swap agreed earlier this month. Read more at Read…
German Chancellor Merz questions Israel’s strategy in Gaza
German Chancellor Merz has said he “no longer understands” Israel’s goals in the Strip, stressing humanitarian concerns and calling for actions that allies can support amid ongoing criticism. Read more…
Sweeping victory for Venezuela’s ruling party in elections boycotted by opposition
The opposition urged voters to boycott last weekend’s regional and parliamentary elections in protest against President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed re-election last year. Read more at Read More
Vienna court clears former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of false statement charges
Kurz was cleared on Monday of a suspended eight-month jail sentence for allegedly giving false testimony to a parliamentary inquiry last year. Read more at Read More
US shifts Africa strategy and urges countries to handle their own security
The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence. Read more at Read More