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Gaza impunity: Israel and the Great Eviction
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 07/05/2025
» Israel may or may not have God on its side (opinions vary), but it certainly has the US government, and that seems to be enough. It has just attacked an unarmed civilian ship called Conscience with armed drones near Malta in the central Mediterranean, almost 2,000 kilometres from Israel -- and nobody has said "boo".
Explainer - What to know about Trump's Gaza Strip proposal
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump's plan for the United States to "take over" Gaza, permanently displacing Palestinians who live there and creating the "Riviera of the Middle East," has upset Arab nations and Western allies and would overturn decades of American policy in the region.
Norway seizes ship over suspected cable damage
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» OSLO - Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized a Norwegian-owned ship at Latvia’s request over its suspected involvement in damage done to a Baltic Sea cable.
China visa free for 30 days maximum: 5 ways to get in
Published on 03/12/2024
» China announced an extension of visa-free entry procedures in November to include the citizens of 38 countries, including Thailand. They can enter visa free for up to a month, in the latest effort to bring in more foreign tourists and support the economy.
Malta summit urges EU to stop migration at source
AFP, Published on 30/09/2023
» MDINA (MALTA) - The leaders of nine Mediterranean and southern European countries called Friday for a "significant increase" in the EU's efforts to tackle the thorny issue of migration at its roots, in origin and transit countries.
EU scrambles to address migrant surge in Italy
AFP, Published on 16/09/2023
» BRUSSELS - The European Union said on Saturday that its top official Ursula von der Leyen would visit the Italian island of Lampedusa, as Rome called on Brussels for help after a surge in migrant arrivals.
Rich Chinese eye life abroad amid questions about Xi Jinping policy direction
Published on 09/11/2022
» In early November, amid a resurgence of coronavirus outbreaks across China, a luxury hotel in the southwestern province of Sichuan was fully booked with hundreds of immigration consultants for a three-day summit.
With republicans at the gates, Charles III meets realm envoys
AFP, Published on 11/09/2022
» LONDON - King Charles III hosted his first reception Sunday for representatives of the Commonwealth realms, the 14 former colonies over which he reigns in addition to Britain -- at least for now.
EU to cut Russian gas use as missiles strike Ukraine
AFP, Published on 26/07/2022
» BRUSSELS - The European Union agreed to reduce gas consumption to break its dependence on Russia on Tuesday, as missile strikes on Ukraine's Black Sea coast cast doubt on a grain export deal.
Pope warns Malta against 'isolation'
AFP, Published on 02/04/2022
» VALLETTA: Pope Francis reminded Malta of its roots as a "safe harbour" in his first visit to the Mediterranean island nation Saturday, warning it not to succumb to isolation and fear amid migrant crises on multiple fronts.