Americas

Canada
Joly calls for overhaul of Global Affairs to make diplomatic corps 'fit for purpose'
North American lobster industry confronts 'ropeless' traps after whale entanglements
Raging Canada Wildfires Threaten Critical Infrastructure, Force Evacuations
Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate to 4.75%
Canada is on track for another record-busting year of euthanasia deaths: a 35% jump to 13,500 cases
Trudeau Foundation effort to move sexual harassment lawsuit could sink the case, argues lawyer
Canadian Wildfires Increase Health Risks in the United States – Report
How 'severe and unusual' smoke from Canadian wildfires is spreading and what it means for your health

USA
US Corn Crop Deteriorates After Midwest Hit By Worst Drought In Decades
San Fran's CRE Apocalypse: The City's Two Biggest Hotels Have Defaulted
Russia says U.S.-built F-16s could 'accommodate' nuclear weapons
Blinken Expected to Visit China Soon
China's Targeting of US Firms Politically Motivated, US Ambassador Says
Former VP Pence Denounces Trump While Launching Presidential Bid
U.S. East Coast Blanketed in Smoke From Canadian Wildfires
Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupting Again After 3-Month Pause
House Panel Drops Contempt Plans for FBI Chief After Making Deal Over Biden 'Bribery' Doc
GOP’s Right Wing Revolts After Debt Ceiling Deal With Bill Blockade, Attempted McCarthy Ouster
Justice Department informs Trump he is target of classified documents probe
Republican Senators Demand DOD Investigate Alleged Spy Balloon Intel Leak That Blurred Biden Critiques
Biden's drug czar: 165,000 lives might be lost annually to the opioid crisis by 2025

Mexico
'Sold Out' Warehouse Operator in Mexico to Invest $700 Million
Silver Bull Provides Update on Its US$178 Million Legacy NAFTA Claim Against Mexico
Mexico's Proposed GM Corn Ban Sparks North American Trade
Mexico president plans public sector pay boost going into election
Mexico unveils tax break plan for southern business corridor
Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announces he’ll resign Monday
US ambassador Ken Salazar visits southern Mexico border
US sanctions CJNG leaders and money laundering network
"El Chapo's" wife moved from federal prison in anticipation of release

Guatemala
Guatemala hopes it can start exporting Hass avocado to the United States

Cuba
Why is a Cuban spy who was nabbed in the US and freed in a prisoner swap visiting Moscow?

Haiti
At least 42 dead, thousands homeless after floods in Haiti

Venezuela
Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela’s powerful leader
Mine collapse kills at least 12 in southern Venezuela
Venezuela's Maduro visit to Saudi Arabia is another signal to US
Iran's Raisi to Visit Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela

Colombia
Group of Global Leftist Leaders Warns “Soft Coup” Is Underway in Colombia
Columbia Struggles With The Rising Population Of Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos'
Leftist Colombia Leader Delivers the Paralysis Markets Want

Ecuador
Hundreds in shelters following relentless rainfall, destructive flooding in Ecuador
Why Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso's Downfall Is Hitting Bonds
Party backing Ecuador's Lasso will not field candidates in elections
Illegal fishing for fish meal widespread in Ecuador marine reserve
Ecuador: Former President Moreno Not Go to Preventive Prison
Cocaine Trade and Gang Violence Strike Hard in Once-Peaceful Ecuador
Hundreds in shelters following relentless rainfall, destructive flooding in Ecuador
Congress members seek inquiry into the hidden Florida assets of Ecuadorian president
'I accuse you!': How a controversy over a tanker deal tore Ecuador's politics apart

Peru
Peru: Over 89.63 million COVID-19 vaccine doses applied
Peru's Alejandro Toledo: Control stage of indictment in Interoceanic case concluded
Prime Minister: Submission of memorandum to OECD is historic milestone for Peru's economy
Peru: Tourist arrivals expected to rise 50% thanks to "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts"
Peru delivers initial memorandum for OECD accession process

Brazil
Brazil lawmakers propose reforms combining consumption taxes
Rice And Beans Is The Culinary Backbone Of Brazil
Brazil's May inflation seen at eight-month low, opening window for rate cuts
The enslaver next door: Why Brazil is fascinated by Margarida Bonetti
Brazil's nurses in Germany: More money, less responsibility
Brazil: Indigenous people fear for property rights

Argentina
Argentine to add star power to US club amid global war for talent
Frente de Todos governors demand “a single candidate”
Inflation in Buenos Aires City hits 7.5% in May and 114.4% YoY
Senate green-lights tax bill for workers freelancing for abroad
Larreta against Macri: “My opinions won’t change because of what he thinks”
Córdoba to meet debt payment after court blocks capital controls

Chile
First variety of Chilean seedless mandarin seeks to position itself in the U.S.
Copper Exports Signal Top-Producer Chile Is Leaving Woes Behind
Chile's conservative assembly begins drafting new constitution
ERRE Arquitectos creates stilted Chilean beach house
Chile Moves Forward With New Constitutional Council With Calls
Chile urged to ‘clear up non-tax uncertainties

Uruguay
With last block off Uruguay up for grabs, Isle of Man-based player as sole bidder anticipates award in coming weeks

Asia

Japan
Tokyo could win ‘not China’ global hub status — but it must want it
Fukuoka court rules that ban on same-sex marriage is in ‘unconstitutional state’
Japan seeing no COVID-19 resurgence a month after downgrade
How Japan ensures you gamble exactly when and where it wants you to
Japan OKs bills to digitalize divorce and bankruptcy procedures
My Number ID cards face new hurdle over bank account issues
Japan voices ‘serious concerns’ over joint China-Russia air patrols

N. Korea
North Korean youth group donates rocket launchers to military
Wigs Made in North Korea May Move Through China to US Market
British insurance salesman kept North Korea’s fleet ‘afloat’
N. Korea says it 'never recognizes' IMO resolution condemning its missile launches

S. Korea
Algeria, SKorea, Slovenia Elected To UN Security Council
South Korea to investigate hundreds of adoption cases amid origin falsification claims
Terra founder Do Kwon claims to have funded top Montenegro political party

China
More Muscular US-China Presence Leads to Increasingly Close Encounters in Indo-Pacific
How US-China tensions shattered Sequoia’s venture capital empire
Chinese banks slash deposit rates in bid to boost sluggish growth

Taiwan
Military co-ordination with Taipei is ‘taboo’ issue for China, analysts said

Philippines
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash
Alert Level 3 raised over Mayon, eruption possible

Thailand
Thailand set to exchange financial data to combat transnational tax evasion
Relief in Cambodia as Thailand extends workers’ contracts
Bangkok Aims to Be Safe Space for LGBT Asians
Missing Malaysian in Thailand says she is ‘safe and healthy’ in videos, Malaysians express doubt

Cambodia
Cambodia begins building new expressway to Vietnam
Work begins on 2nd Chinese-invested expressway in Cambodia
Groundbreaking held for Cambodia's second expressway, linking capital to Vietnam
Cambodia threatens fines, prison for those urging election boycott
Cambodia supports Cuba's presidency in G-77 + China

Malaysia
No more B40, M40, T20? Economists welcome govt’s move to ‘household net disposable income’ for targeted subsidies
Jocelyn Chia’s two seconds of infamy and the pointless comparisons between Malaysia and Singapore — Kalimullah Hassan

Singapore
Singapore launches carbon exchange despite market’s greenwashing scandals
Singapore top officials say sorry to Malaysia after nationwide uproar over stand-up performer’s crack; envoy says Jocelyn Chia no longer Singaporean

Indonesia
How Indonesian village aid funds weapons for Papua's rebellion
Indonesia, Malaysia aim to fight 'discrimination' against palm oil

Myanmar
Myanmar crackdown: Rohingya refugees testify in Argentina court

Bangladesh
Bangladesh swelters through longest heatwave in decades
Bangladesh facing more power cuts amid fuel shortage
Bangladesh swelters through longest heatwave in decades
More rain or thundershowers likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
A ‘once-in-200 years’ heat wave caught Southeast Asia off guard

Nepal
After Strong Start, Nepal Inches Toward LGBTQ Marriage Equality
Is Nepal doing enough to educate children on climate change?

India
Air India plane flying to San Francisco lands in Russia after engine problem
Legacy Craftsmen in Indian Kashmir Face Indifference, Low Demand
India standoff is hurting Chinese universities
Biden aide Sullivan heads to India to prep for Modi state visit

Sri Lanka
Where love is illegal: What it's really like travelling Sri Lanka as a gay couple
Sri Lanka to reduce drug prices by 16% as crisis eases
Travel Sustainability In Sri Lanka: How To Make A Difference

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
China Hosts Rare Counterterrorism Talks With Iran, Pakistan
Pakistani Charities Burdened by Record Inflation
Govt may amend law to bring in dollars
Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan accused in lawyer murder case
Imran Khan: U.S. was manipulated by Pakistan military into backing overthrow
'Mutiny in Pak Army...': 176 soldiers 'court-martialed'

Afghanistan
Pakistan urged to stop arresting Afghan refugees after 250 detained recently

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a bridge between the North, South, East and West
Kazakhstan to Join and Adopt BRICS Currency?
Kazakhstan president to visit Vietnam

Kyrgyzstan
Nighttime restrictions on water supply imposed in southern part of Bishkek
Government of Moscow donates aid to Leningrad siege survivors in Kyrgyzstan
Ten people get food poisoning after eating fast food in Bishkek

Tajikistan
Russia, Tajikistan Strengthen Cooperation

Uzbekistan
Deconstructing regional cooperation in Central Asia and the role of Uzbekistan
Ukraine's population crashes to 29mn, Uzbekistan overtakes
Central Asians Seek Opportunities in Superpower Rivalry

Iran
Iran Sets 6am Start Time for State Workers to Save Energy
Iranian Journalist Remains in Jail Despite Posting Bail
Iran unveils first domestically-made hypersonic ballistic missile, claims it can evade US defenses: report

Syria
Scientist accused of developing Syria’s chemical weapons program traced to Edmonton

Turkey
Turkish Lira Craters 7% In Record Drop, Hits All Time Low As State Banks Retreat From Defense
Turkish Lira Falls to Another Record Low
In New Term, Turkey’s Erdogan Makes Economic Pivot as Crisis Looms
Positive signals put out by Ankara
Turkish lira extends losses as Ankara loosens grip on forex market

Lebanon
Lebanese Christians who allied with Israel are grateful, but remain lonely and scared

Israel
Lithuanian city vows to preserve ancient Jewish cemetery it had sought to dig up
Government moves to reinstate 1-year residency requirement for passports
Israel can best any Iranian weapon, Gallant says after hypersonic missile claim

Palestine
Top Fateh official warns of its ‘decline’ in West Bank

Jordan
Princess Sumaya urges focus on sustainability alongside 5G development
Jordan: PM meets with Egyptian delegation over partnership
49th UNWTO Mideast Commission meeting kicks off in Jordan
Saqqaf stresses need for comprehensive investment support at JOPEX exhibition
Agriculture Ministry refutes rumours of watermelon contamination

Kuwait
Kuwait votes in opposition-led parliament, one woman elected

Oman
Saudi Arabia and Oman unified tourist visa announced

Qatar
Uzbekistan considers Qatar 'promising partner': President Mirziyoyev

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's solo oil production cut is a risky strategy
Saudi Arabia to establish an institute for Global Cybersecurity Forum
Saudi Crown Prince, Blinken Had 'Candid' Talks in Jeddah -US Official

U. A. E.
US remains invested in Gulf partnerships, Blinken tells diplomats
UAE: Minor earthquake recorded on country's border with Oman, says NCM

Yemen
Yemen's cessation of oil exports worsens Yemen's economic situation
Lawyer and diplomat Abda Sharif named as UK’s new ambassador to Yemen

Europe

United Kingdom
Weight-loss drugs pilot to begin in UK amid uncertainty over Wegovy launch
Biden To Host British Prime Minister Sunak for White House Talks
Prince Harry Finishes Evidence in Phone-hacking Case Against UK Tabloid

Ireland
Is the 32-hour ferry from Ireland to Spain worth it?
Ireland weather: A few more days of sun to go, says Met Éireann – before a change in conditions
Irish town's smartphone ban for kids may steer national policy
Efforts to revitalise island populations off Ireland
Republic of Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
Trump made over $80 million from UK and Ireland while president

Portugal
New 5 star Porto hotel to open next month
Civil Protection warns of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds until Friday
Government proposes desalination plant in Albufeira
Uniting the Netherlands and Portugal
High temperatures and heavy rain for Portugal

Spain
Spain Blasts ‘Dangerous’ Call to Reopen Renewables Plan
Urgent Spain warning for Brits as easy mistake could mean being hit with £170 fine
Spain saw hottest, second-driest spring on record this year
Spain registers hottest spring temperatures on record
Prehistoric cave paintings discovered in Spain using drones
Spain saw hottest, second-driest spring on record this year

France
France-Algeria relations: Colonial past still dominates ties
Most Europeans share Macron's view on China and U.S., survey finds
French parliament speaker to block attempt to repeal pension reform law

Belgium
Ex-NATO Chief Says Possibility Exists That Some Countries Might Send Troops to Ukraine
President Canvasses EU’s Support in Fight against Insecurity, Poverty in Africa

Netherlands
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands: Hundreds of flights could be delayed due to NATO airspace closures
Dozens Of Dutch F-16s Were Just Freed Up Potentially For Ukraine
Netherlands Supports Nigeria's Green Economy Transit Plan
Tanzania and Netherlands signs MoU on horticulture production

Germany
Germany's far-right rides high on anti-immigration, anti-green agenda
Germany sends to Ukraine new package of military support, including Bandvagn 206 all-terrain vehicles
Nato members may send troops to Ukraine, warns former alliance chief
German Chancellor Scholz yells at protesters who call him ‘warmonger’
Flexibility in the office and the factory: five minutes with Volkswagen’s North America CEO

Denmark
Climate activists deflate tires of more than 100 SUVs in Denmark's capital
Denmark goes two weeks without rain for first time since 2006
Princess Mary of Denmark is elegant as she visits a new hospital

Austria
Austria: Train emptied in Tyrol tunnel as fire breaks out
Austria's far-right aims to suspend granting of citizenship...

Italy
Italy’s Meloni Pledges Tunisia Cash, Support in IMF Talks
Italy wastes enough water for 43 million people a year - can it fix its leaky pipes?
Meloni Reshapes 'Made in Italy' With New Industrial Agenda
Italy faces a ‘demographic winter’
Most Europeans Do Not Believe They Can Rely On US for Defense - Poll
Embassy offers housing loans to Kyrgyzstanis living in Italy
Ex-Italian prime minister and health minister cleared of Covid culpability
Over 1,400 migrants are rescued from overcrowded boats off Italy by coast guard

Holy See
Pope Francis will have surgery on his abdomen this afternoon
Pope Francis awake, joking after operation

Slovenia
EU member Slovenia overwhelmingly defeats Moscow ally Belarus for UN Security Council seat

Croatia
Croatia the safest country in Europe at night
Euro accession helps Croatia price flat to curve
Croatia seizes $21 mln worth of cocaine at Adriatic port

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia's Euro-Roal, Alternativa team up for sales in Croatia

Serbia
Kosovo president open to new elections in Serb-majority municipalities

Montenegro
Centrist Newcomers Eye Breakthrough in Montenegro's Early Elections
Montenegro Urged to Probe Crypto Fugitive's Ties with Party Leader
Montenegro Urged to Probe Crypto Fugitive's Ties with Party Leader
World Bank affirms Montenegro's 2023 GDP growth f'cast at 3.4%

Greece
Police searching for shooters in double killing
President meets FM Kaskarelis to discuss Turkey trip
Greece’s new interlocutors in Turkey
Authorities rescue 91 migrants from Evros islet

Romania
Romania to Hold Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Defense Exercises on Thursday - Bucharest

Hungary
Hungary says Paks II work to start in July : New Nuclear
Major announcement: Amazon to expand in Hungary
Significant change coming for all in the Hungarian property market
Hungary's largest solar power plant goes online
Hungary's April output fell by 8.3% y/y, above forecast -stats

Czech Republic
Czech state firm begins repairing Ukrainian tanks with Ukroboronprom
Czech police call in reinforcements for Europa Conference League
Czechia is not safe, foreign minister warns
Czech pro-life activists gain enough signatures to put abortion ban on Senate agenda
Czech president signs defense spending of at least 2 pct of GDP

Poland
Brussels launches action against Poland over 'Russian influence' law
Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution but ready for all scenarios
Poland takes to the streets ahead of a long summer of campaigning

Ukraine
Ukrainians face homelessness, disease as floodwaters crest from destroyed dam
Drinking Water Rushed to Those in Need After Dam Rupture
Ukraine Rejects Calls to 'Freeze' Conflict, Foreign Minister Says
Destruction of Ukraine Dam Raises Landmine Threat, Red Cross Says
The Disastrous Aftermath of Ukraine's Dam Collapse
IAEA Chief: Situation at Kakhovka HPP Serious But 'No Reason' for Panic
Ukraine Blows Up Togliatti-Odessa Ammonia Pipeline in Kharkov Region
Flooding extends over 600 square kilometres after Kakhovka dam breach, says Ukraine
Zelensky 'in shock' over lack of international aid for dam disaster
Ukrainian forces not launched counteroffensive yet – Danilov
Nord Stream: Zelenskiy rejects claim of Ukraine plot to destroy pipeline
Grossi to lead IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia next week

Moldova
Austria sends police officers, soldiers to EU Moldova mission

Belarus
EU member Slovenia overwhelmingly defeats Moscow ally Belarus for a seat on the UN Security Council
Authorities Send Belarusian Joan of Arc For Psychiatric Examination

Russia
Russian Upper House Ratifies Agreement With China on Gas Supplies Via Far East Route
The Arctic will have summers with no sea ice as soon as the 2030s
400 Russian Air Attacks on Ukraine Already in June
Russia warns that supplying nuclear weapons to Ukraine would lead to 'global, irrevocable collapse'
Putin labels dam attack ‘barbaric.’ The world says he orchestrated it.

Lithuania
Lithuania parliament rejects election plan, government may resign
Lithuania's bicycle industry and its growing importance
Lithuania introduces a drone traffic management system next year

Estonia
British soldier dies while on deployment to Estonia
Survey: Less than a third of Russian residents in Estonia identify as such
Study: Alcohol consumption in Estonia has been steadily increasing
Estonia must learn to turn science into capital, says Tartu rector
British soldier drowns after falling into a river in Estonia on the way back from a night out

Finland
One of Finland's Richest Men Slapped with $130000 Fine for Driving 20 mph Over Speed Limit
Finland expels 9 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
Finland places its first serial order under Common Armoured Vehicle System programme
Cost of summer cottages varies widely across Finland
Fortum, Westinghouse study new build opportunities

Sweden
Swedish ambassador highlights shared aspiration with Jordan

Iceland
Latvia Gazettes Texts of DTAs, Protocol With Czech Republic, Iceland

Africa

Egypt
Beta Egypt completes 45% of third phase of Beta Greens New Cairo
Egypt charges people to leave the country amid weak economy
Egypt's Sisi offers condolences for IDF soldiers killed by Egyptian cop
Egypt bans Dutch curators accused of 'falsifying history' over portrayal of black celebrities
Egypt bans Dutch archaeology team from Saqqara due to museum’s ‘Afrocentric’ exhibition
Egypt knocks down mega-claim to US$22 billion
On way back from US, PM Narendra Modi to make a long overdue visit to Egypt

Libya
Libya's rival factions agree terms for long-delayed vote
Libyan PM Aldabaiba leads high level ministerial delegation to Rome: multi-sector MoU’s signed
Misrata Free Zone confirms its continuation to transform to full electronic management

Tunisia
Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni to start official visit to Tunisia
ICSID Arbitration against the Republic of Tunisia

Algeria
Vietnam-Algeria traditional friendship key to multifaceted cooperation: Algerian President
Algeria seeks compensation for damage caused by France
Algeria: 3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Province of Oran
Ex-foreign minister Lamamra struggles to obtain diplomatic passport

Morocco
Spain and Morocco Convene in Casablanca to Boost Investment

Senegal
Senegal violence threatens country's stability as experts call on government to instill calm
Tension gradually easing in Senegal after 72 hours of violence

Guinea
Doumbouya pressures Emirati firm GAC over alumina refinery

Liberia
Liberia: NEC Hooks 27,000 for Double Voter Registrations

Cote dIvoire
Abidjan puts former Ivorian president's Paris mansion on the market for €150m

Ghana
Ghana pays the price for our unwanted clothes
Youngest queen mother in Ghana dies one year after her coronation
Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics
As 1200 nurses leave Ghana to UK in 2022, Health Minister appeals ...

Togo
Ghana-Togo Maritime Disagreement: Positive outcome

Burkina Faso
At least 21 people killed in suspected terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso
Attacks by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso kill 21

Mali
Annual Tradition of Replastering Great Mosque of Djenne Revived in Mali

Niger
Bandits threaten to kill Niger abductees if ransom not paid in 2 days

Nigeria
Nigerian Immigrant Becomes New Mayor of Colorado Springs
New Nigerian President Says He Will Remove Fuel Subsidy
Gas Development: Exxon, Chevron Snub Nigeria
US Firm Appoints Lai Mohammed as Managing Partner on Govt Relations
Tinubu Seeks Partnership with State Governors to End Extreme Poverty
10th Senate Presidency: Tinubu Meets Senators-elect Today

Sudan
Massive Fire as Sudanese Factions Battle for Control of Arms Factory
'No Woman Feels Safe': Sexual Violence Rampant in Sudan War
Sudanese Warring Factions to Resume Indirect Talks as Clashes Intensify
Blinken hails US diplomats efforts in Sudan's conflict

Ethiopia
IPI Africa press freedom monitoring: Journalists in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan face censorship, arrests, and violence
Sudan refugees struggle to exit to Ethiopia, while aid workers trying to enter are turned back

Somalia
New video shows Al-Shabaab leader dispatching fighters to AU military base
Somali President holds meeting with SCC-Khatumo traditional elders in Mogadishu
A writer from Somalia dedicated a book to relations with Turkey
UN Security Council voices concern about violence in northern Somalia

Kenya
LemFi rides on competitive pricing as it begins operations in Kenya
Kenya Closes Embassy in Kartoum Amid Increased Attacks
What Kenya is doing to secure World Bank billions
AI Poses New Threat to Integrity of Kenyan University Students’ Work
The journey of establishing a dried fruit business in Kenya
Deadly booze brings profit, pain to Kenya's streets
Tullow CEO still confident on Kenya project

Uganda
Al-Shabab killed 54 Ugandan soldiers in Somalia, says Museveni
Uganda's troops in Somalia remain firm despite deadly attack: envoy

Congo, DR
In DR Congo's capital, homeless teens pin future on rap

Tanzania
Tanzania's researchers offered US$22,000 to publish in international journals
Tanzania could become the top investment destination for Australia
Tanzania: Will Samia crack the whip on ministries over irregular deals in audit report?
Tanzania: Conferment Ceremony for Ambassador Mtango

Mozambique
IDPs in Mozambique Find New Homes in Houses Made of Glass Bottles

Madagascar
Rajoelina brings in another French spin doctor

Namibia
What to expect in the next Monetary Policy Committee announcement
Namibian authorities have requested for fugitive lawyer, arrested in SA, be extradited
Germany, Namibia Need a Rights-Respecting Reparations Process
Namibia Becomes Oil Drilling Hot-Spot With 13% of Africa's Rigs

South Africa
Soldiers confiscate R3 million plus worth of drugs in May border ops
SA/Portugal defence co-operation a reality
Denel directors face subpoenas if SCOPA no-show is repeated

Oceania

Australia
Glencore sells CSA copper mine for $1.64b
Australia to Ban Public Display of Nazi Symbols
UNESCO hails $2.9-b Australian plan to protect Great Barrier Reef

New Zealand
Racism, homophobia fuelling thousands of crimes in New Zealand each year, figures show