The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE’s state news agency WAM said. “This decision aligns with the United Arab Emirates’ long-term strategic and economic vision and the development of its energy sector, including accelerating investment in domestic energy production,” the statement said. OPEC … Read more
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to his post, despite accepting his resignation Monday following the collapse of his overnight government. “The president of the republic has named Mr Sébastien Lecornu prime minister and has charged him with forming a government,” the Élysée Palace said in a statement Friday. … Read more
Ben-Gvir to quit Israeli coalition after it endorses Gaza ceasefire deal Financial Times Israeli far-right ministers oppose Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas Reuters Smotrich says he’ll ‘bring down the government’ if Israel doesn’t occupy Gaza The Times of Israel For Ben-Gvir, Death Is the Pinnacle of Success – as Long as His Own Life Isn’t at Risk Haaretz Smotrich: … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces demands to resign following a bungled imposition of martial law. Yoon’s order on Tuesday to impose martial law on South Korea plunged the country into deep turmoil and caught allies around the world off guard. It brought thousands of protesters to the streets before lawmakers voted it down. The … Read more
Crisis erupted last month after King Tupou VI abruptly withdrew “confidence and consent” for three ministries. Some of Tonga’s top ministers have announced their resignations after a months-long constitutional crisis with the Pacific island nation’s powerful king. Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni told parliament on Thursday that he would give up the role of defence minister, … Read more
Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he’s found hope — and music — along the way. Theophylline Mulbah is in no rush. “I have things to do here,” he says from a rain-soaked alleyway in central Tunis. “I am seriously pursuing my musical career. I am a rapper.” Two years ago, … Read more