Israel orders wider ground offensive in Gaza as aid crisis deepens
Israel’s military chief has ordered an expansion of the Gaza ground offensive amid growing warnings of famine and international criticism over aid restrictions.
Israel is set to send a delegation to Doha on Monday to negotiate an extension of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, following a series of talks held in Cairo. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the delegation will travel to Qatar’s capital as part of efforts to further advance negotiations.
This decision follows discussions between Hamas and Egyptian officials in Cairo on Saturday, where the two sides worked on the next phase of the ceasefire agreement. A Hamas statement emphasized the importance of adhering to all terms of the current deal, particularly focusing on the opening of border crossings and the unrestricted entry of relief supplies into Gaza.
Hamas spokesperson Abdel Latif al-Qanoua expressed optimism, noting that signs were promising for the commencement of talks aimed at advancing the second phase of the ceasefire.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
With looming US tariff hikes on steel, the UK is pushing for a swift implementation of a trade deal meant to protect £400mn in exports and safeguard industry jobs.
Croatia’s ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) has emerged as the dominant force in the country’s second round of local elections, securing a series of key mayoral and regional victories, according to results reported by local media Monday.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on the United States to implement tougher sanctions against Russia, as the EU prepares its next sanctions package.
Denmark’s PM backs Ukraine’s right to strike back after Sunday's attacks on Russian air bases, calling them "successful". At a summit in Lithuania, she urged Europe to rearm, stressing Russia remains a shared threat and Ukraine must win the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined regional leaders at the B9 Summit in Lithuania on Monday, using the platform to congratulate Poland’s newly elected president and reaffirm Ukraine’s commitment to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid ongoing security challenges.
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