UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemned the deadly attacks on civilians near aid distribution sites in Gaza as potential war crimes. Recent incidents, including one in Rafah that killed 27, highlight the dangers faced by Palestinians seeking essential food aid. Turk called for investigations and accountability, criticizing Israel's militarized aid system for endangering lives and violating international standards.
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Turkish authorities have intensified their crackdown on the Istanbul municipality, detaining 30 individuals, including a former MP and three district mayors. These detentions are linked to corruption investigations, marking the fifth wave of legal action against the opposition-run administration since Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest. The opposition views these actions as politically motivated, while the government maintains the judiciary's independence.
Israel's announcement of establishing 22 new West Bank settlements, including legalizing unauthorized outposts, has sparked international concern. This move, deemed illegal under international law, is expected to further strain the relations with allies critical of Israel's actions. Israeli officials defend the decision as strengthening their hold on the region and preventing a Palestinian state.
President Zelenskyy is meeting Chancellor Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more military aid amidst intensified Russian attacks. Germany, a key military supporter, has lifted range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine. Recent heavy drone and missile attacks have targeted both Ukrainian and Russian regions, disrupting infrastructure and causing damage, highlighting the conflict's escalation.
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. rebounded significantly in May, ending a five-month decline. The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 98, driven by easing inflation, steady job growth, and subsiding the tariff concerns. This surge in optimism could boost consumer spending and overall economic activity, signaling a potential turnaround in the near-term economic outlook.
The United States is drawing down its military presence in Syria. This is happening after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The US aims to close all but one of its bases. The US envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, shared this information. Syria still faces security challenges under interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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With reports of acute suffering in Gaza flooding the airwaves, EU leaders have toughened their tone on Israel -- but the bloc will need to bridge deep divisions to move from rhetoric to a real-world impact on the conflict. The European Union has long struggled to have an impact on the Mideast conflict due to long-standing divisions between countries who back Israel and those seen as more pro-Palestinian.