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An undated file photograph issued by French military shows three Russian mercenaries, right, in northern Mali. — courtesy French Army
NATO summit to highlight growing influence of Russia, China in Africa
MADRID — While Russia's invasion of Ukraine is certain to dominate an upcoming NATO summit in Madrid, the alliance's new Strategic Concept — its main working document for the next decade — is having to contend with Russia and China's growing influence in Africa.As the host of the summit taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, Spain wants to emphasize its proximity to Africa as it lobbies for a greater focus on Europe's southern flank in a new document outlining NATO's vision of its security challenges and tasks.Spain and other member nations are quietly pushing the Western alliance to consider how the likes of Russia's Wagner mercenaries are spreading Kremlin's influence to the continent, while China quietly strengthens its own presence.The Strategic...
June 26, 2022

NATO summit to highlight growing influence of Russia, China in Africa

People comfort each other at the scene of a shooting in central Oslo, Saturday.
Norway mourns as memorial service for victims of Oslo shooting held
OSLO — Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the capital's nightlife district.A gunman opened fire in central Oslo's bar area on the night between Friday and Saturday, killing two people — a man in his 50s and another in his 60s — and wounding more than 20.The Norwegian security service called the attack an "Islamist terror act" during the capital's annual LGBT+ Pride festival. A suspect is in custody.The crime scene included the London Pub, popular with the city's LGBT+ community, but police investigators have said it was unclear whether the motive of the assailant was hatred toward sexual minorities.Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr...
June 26, 2022

Norway mourns as memorial service for victims of Oslo shooting held

File photo of gold bars.
UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold
LONDON — The UK, US, Canada and Japan will ban imports of Russian gold in an effort to hit Moscow's ability to fund the war in Ukraine.The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the move would "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine".Gold exports were worth £12.6 billion ($15.4 billion) to Russia in 2021, and the UK says their importance has increased since the invasion as oligarchs rush to buy bullion to avoid sanctions.It comes as the G7 group of the world's richest nations meet in Germany.US President Biden suggested the other G7 nations — Germany, France and Italy —- would also join the ban."Together, the G7 will announce that we will ban the import of Russian gold, a major export that rakes in tens of billions of dollars for Russia," he said in...
June 26, 2022

UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and former Qatari prime minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim seen in this file photo.
Prince Charles 'accepted a suitcase with 1m euros', report claims
LONDON — Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, accepted a suitcase containing a million euros in cash from a former Qatari prime minister, the Sunday Times has reported.The paper says this was one of three cash donations from Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim totaling three million euros.Clarence House said donations from the sheikh were passed immediately to one of the prince's charities and all the correct processes were followed.There is no suggestion the payments were illegal.According to the Sunday Times, Prince Charles received the three cash donations in person from the former prime minister between 2011 and 2015.It is claimed that on one occasion the money was handed over in a holdall at a meeting at Clarence House. On another, the paper reported the cash was contained in carrier bags...
June 26, 2022

Prince Charles 'accepted a suitcase with 1m euros', report claims

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus convened an Emergency Committee on the disease, under the International Health Regulations (IHR), to address the rising monkeypox caseload.
Monkeypox not presently a global public health emergency: WHO
GENEVA — The monkeypox outbreak does not currently constitute a global public health concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, though “intense response efforts” are needed to control further spread.The announcement comes two days after WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus convened an Emergency Committee on the disease, under the International Health Regulations (IHR), to address the rising caseload.“The WHO Director-General concurs with the advice offered by the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country monkeypox outbreak and, at present, does not determine that the event constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC),” the UN agency said in a statement.The PHEIC declaration is the highest level of global alert, which...
June 26, 2022

Monkeypox not presently a global public health emergency: WHO


Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, and Charles Michel, president of the European Council, meet in Brussels for an EU Council summit on Friday.
Croatia to officially join eurozone as EU summit wraps up
BRUSSELS — European leaders, who worried that winter will be a tough one for their citizens, pledged deeper cooperation and coordination on Friday to tackle the energy crisis.The two-day European Council summit in Brussels ended with the 27 heads of state tasking the Commission to continue its work to identify ways to curb rising energy prices - including through possible price caps — or to secure alternative sources of supply at affordable prices.The Council meanwhile, was called upon to take any appropriate measures to ensure closer energy coordination between member states.This comes after several leaders warned that a difficult winter might be ahead as Russia has totally or partially cut deliveries of fossil fuels to 12 member states.On a lighter note, leaders voted to allow...
June 25, 2022

Croatia to officially join eurozone as EU summit wraps up

A map of Oslo and the site where the attacks took place. — courtesy Stephane Bonhomme - Euronews
Man charged with 'terrorism' after deadly bar attacks in Oslo
OSLO — Police in Norway charged a man with "terrorism" Saturday, after a late-night shooting in central Oslo left two dead and dozens more injured.An LGBTQI+ march in the Norwegian capital scheduled for Saturday was canceled following the fatal attack, which hit two bars, including one gay club, Friday evening.Two people were left dead and at least 21 more have been injured, including 10 seriously.The alleged perpetrator, whose identity has not been disclosed, is a 42-year-old Norwegian of Iranian origin, police said Saturday."He is suspected of homicide, attempted homicide and terrorist act," said Oslo police official Christian Hatlo at a press conference.Hatlo said police were calling the attack an "act of terror" due to the "the number of wounded and...
June 25, 2022

Man charged with 'terrorism' after deadly bar attacks in Oslo

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out any
Johnson rules out 'psychological transformation' after election defeats
LONDON —The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out any "psychological transformation", following two bruising electoral defeats last week."If you tell me you want me to go through some sort of psychological transformation, I believe our listeners know that's not going to happen," said Boris Johnson Saturday in a BBC interview.On June 18, Johnson's Conservatives lost two by-elections in the north and south-west of England, which led to the resignation of party chairman Oliver Dowden, who said they "cannot carry on with business as usual" and called for the PM to go.Johnson dismissed the defeats as predictable mid-term blues, saying he "humbly and sincerely" accepts criticism.But he said he had to distinguish between "criticism...
June 25, 2022

Johnson rules out 'psychological transformation' after election defeats

A trainee chief mate pilots a ship in China. — courtesy IMO
Seafarers' Day honors maritime journeys and voyages
GENEVA — The United Nations has underlined its support for the men and women working at sea, whose immeasurable contributions help to keep global trade moving.Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted both their critical role, as well as the challenges they face, In his message to mark the Day of the Seafarer on Saturday.“The world counts on seafarers,” he said. “Ships transport a remarkable 90 per cent of the world’s commodities — from grains and energy, to consumer goods and much more. Without ships and the women and men who work on them, economies would stall and people would starve.”Pandemic challengesHowever, seafarers have faced immense challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.The UN chief listed some of these issues, which include contracts extended long...
June 25, 2022

Seafarers' Day honors maritime journeys and voyages

UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet listens to a mother of Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. — courtesy OHCHR
UN rights chief urges leaders to ‘turn the page on rhetoric’
SARAJEVO— Leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina must abandon divisive policies and focus on building an inclusive future for all, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Friday in the capital, Sarajevo, concluding an official visit to the country.The four-day mission marked the first visit by a UN human rights High Commissioner in more than two decades, and she noted that some of the same rights challenges from that era persist today.Bachelet hailed an “unprecedented ruling” handed down this week, sentencing three people for incitement to hatred for singing songs threatening violence.“There is no place for hate speech on any grounds,” she said. “As Bosnia and Herzegovina readies for the election in October, I encourage all politicians to turn the page on rhetoric and...
June 25, 2022

UN rights chief urges leaders to ‘turn the page on rhetoric’

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