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POLITICSHONG KONG Hong Kong cancels passports of six democracy activists 2 hours ago2 hours ago Hong Kong authorities have used powers granted to them under a newly enacted security law to revoke the passports of six democracy activists living in exile in the UK. https://p.dw.com/p/4gw9p Hong Kong activist Nathan Law in London Former pro-democracy lawmaker Nathan Law was among the six overseas-based activists whose passports...

Back to homepage / Europe EXPLAINER France's dissolution of parliament, snap elections: What happens next? French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on...

Back to homepage / Europe Ukraine seeks help to protect and rebuild shattered cities at Berlin conference Ukraine and its allies drummed up support to shield Ukrainian cities from Russian missiles at a conference in Berlin on Tuesday and urged international businesses to put their faith, and billions of dollars, into post-war reconstruction. Issued on: 12/06/2024 - 05:03 3 min German Chancellor Olaf Scholz...

Back to homepage / Middle East AS IT HAPPENED Hamas demands 'complete halt' to war in response to Gaza truce plan Hamas gave its official response to the latest US-backed truce proposal for Gaza on Tuesday, calling for a "complete halt" to Israeli "aggression" as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. The US said it was “evaluating” the response. Earlier, US Secretary...

Back to homepage / Middle East 🔴 Live: Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills Hezbollah commander An Israeli strike on the village of Jouya in southern Lebanon late Tuesday killed a senior field commander of Hezbollah and three fighters for the Lebanese armed group, three security sources said. Hezbollah confirmed the death of the commander and said in a statement that...

Sweeteners Related to bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them His Highness receives a written message from the Prime Minister of Ethiopia 2:00 AM, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Doha - Qena: His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,...

MIDDLE EAST 2 HOURS AGO Live blog: Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks tops 37,160 — ministry Israel's war on besieged Gaza, now in its 249th day, has killed at least 37,164 Palestinians — 71% of them being women, children and infants –– and wounded 84,832 with 10,000+ believed to be buried under the debris of annihilated homes. Gaza civilian deaths during Israel's...

OPINION 20 HOURS AGO 'They turned Nuseirat to blackness' - Palestinians reel after massacre Eid shopping turned into a nightmare as Israel launched a full air and ground offensive in central Gaza over the weekend, killing and maiming hundreds of Palestinians to rescue four hostages. Mariam Al Khateeb MARIAM AL KHATEEB Palestinians inspect the damage a day after an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat camp,...

AFRICA AN HOUR AGO Over 10M people now internally displaced in Sudan amid famine fears: UN The United Nations describes it as the world's worst displacement crisis, exacerbated by the threat of famine. Since the war broke out in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, 7.26 million people have fled their homes, adding to 2.83 million already...

Back to homepage / Americas US jury holds banana giant Chiquita liable for financing Colombia paramilitaries Victims of paramilitary violence in Colombia on Monday secured a landmark victory against banana giant Chiquita Brands International in a US federal court in Florida. Issued on: 11/06/2024 - 09:15 Modified: 11/06/2024 - 09:19 1 min Bunches of Chiquita brand bananas for sale at a grocery store in Zelienople,...

Back to homepage / Europe Russia, Belarus launch second stage of joint tactical nuclear weapons drills Russia and its ally Belarus on Tuesday launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. Issued on: 11/06/2024 - 12:30 2 min Russian troops...

Back to homepage / Europe Macron urges French voters to make 'right choice' in snap elections President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he was confident French voters would make the "right choice" in snap elections he called after the far right crushed his centrist alliance in Sunday's EU ballot. Issued on: 11/06/2024 - 01:13 4 min France's President Emmanuel Macron before casting his ballot...

Back to homepage / France French conservatives in turmoil as leader backs Le Pen alliance ahead of snap elections The leader of France's main right-wing party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government. Issued on: 11/06/2024 -...

MIDDLE EAST 6 HOURS AGO Live blog: Over 200 killed in Israeli 'complex war crime' in central Gaza Israel's brutal war on Gaza, now in its 247th day, has killed at least 36,801 Palestinians — 71% of them being women, children and infants –– and wounded 83,680 with 10,000+ believed to be buried under the debris of bombed homes. DEIR AL BALAH, GAZA...