Egypt marks record year for gas discoveries amid domestic shortage
Egypt’s recent Eni-linked gas finds have lifted hopes of an upstream revival, but analysts say import pressure is unlikely to ease soon. Read more at Read More
Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals
The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited. Read more…
Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say
The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province’s Longcheng district, about 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane. Read more at Read More
Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims perform stoning ritual in Mina
More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.…
IRGC warns Iran’s coast will become a ‘graveyard’ if US strikes resume
An IRGC Navy official threatened to turn Iran’s entire Gulf coastline into a killing ground if the US resumed strikes, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to…
Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining
Greenpeace used a robot more than 2,300 metres below the ocean surface to unfurl a “Listen to the Science” banner in protest against deep-sea mining. Read more at Read More
In war-torn Gaza, Palestinians mark Eid al-Adha among the rubble
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked Eid al-Adha on 27 May under the shadow of war, gathering for prayers in heavily damaged areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City. Read…
Thousands rally in Tbilisi as Georgia marks Independence Day with pro-EU protests
Protesters in Tbilisi denounce Georgian Dream, accusing it of stalling EU accession, eroding civil liberties and pushing the country towards Russia. Read more at Read More
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Thousands in Georgia rally for EU membership as country marks 35th independence anniversary
Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi before staging a rally outside parliament amid a heavy police presence. Read more at Read More