International News from Friday, May 30th, 2025
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German minister says future arms deliveries to Israel depend on Gaza situation
Germany will decide whether or not to approve new weapons shipments to Israel based on an assessment of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in an interview published on Friday.
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Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike
Saudi Arabia's defence minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: take President Donald Trump's offer to negotiate a nuclear agreement seriously because it presents a way to avoid the risk of war with Israel.
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UK man appears in court over Liverpool parade incident that hurt dozens
A British man appeared in court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool football fans injuring almost 80 during this week's Premier League title victory parade.
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Ukraine yet to give decision on taking part in Istanbul talks
Ukraine wants to see a document setting out Russia's proposals for a peace deal before it sends a delegation to Istanbul for bilateral talks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday.
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Musk aiming to send uncrewed Starship to Mars by end of 2026
Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on Thursday he foresees the futuristic vehicle making its first uncrewed voyage to the red planet at the end of next year.
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US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows
A US plan for Gaza on Friday proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 Palestinians.
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Arab Parliament condemns Israel’s approval of 22 settlements in West BankThe Arab Parliament on Saturday condemned the decision of the Israeli occupation authorities to approve the construction of 22 new settlements in the West Bank, considering it a ‘’blatant'' violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2334.
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Dubai's RTA announces major Umm Suqeim Street upgradeDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday an integrated urban project to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street, from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road.
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Petrol unchanged, diesel price drops in JunePetrol prices will remain unchanged across the country in June, with diesel dropping to under AED2.50 a litre, the UAE Fuel Price Committee has said.
