A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says

A British tourist, Ryan Jones, is missing in Amsterdam after telling friends he forgot his passport on May 4. The 34-year-old left his group at Schiphol Airport around 2:17 PM and has since made only brief contact with them. Police describe him as 6ft 4in tall, potentially wearing a white baseball cap, and he has a distinctive tattoo on his right forearm; local authorities and the UK’s Foreign Office are involved in the search. Full...

Summary Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Trump at the White House for the first time since taking office, addressing strained U.S.-Canada relations due to tariffs and comments about Canadian statehood. Carney emphasized that Canada would engage in trade talks on its terms and dismissed the notion of Canada becoming the 51st state, stating it is a "want" that does not align with Canadian reality. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over a...

SummaryQuebec's top diplomat, Mario Lavoie, recently retired amid significant changes in Ottawa, including the election of a new prime minister and an incoming delegation of Quebec Liberal MPs. As Quebec seeks to enhance its role in Canada-U.S. relations, Lavoie had been addressing concerns over the Roxham Road asylum seeker situation, highlighting the province's welcoming stance towards migrants despite calls for tighter border controls. With immigration issues likely to create friction between Quebec and Ottawa, Premier...

Leader of Israel’s National Unity Party, Benny Gantz, criticized the Israeli government for focusing on internal divisions instead of winning the war against Gaza, as reported by Yedioth Ahronoth. He acknowledged military successes against Hamas and the Iranian axis but expressed concern over the lack of progress in replacing Hamas leadership after a year and a half of conflict. Gantz emphasized that despite military operations, there are no concrete future plans or results, and the...

The European Commission is set to require EU companies to disclose their Russian gas contracts, including details on volume and duration, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on Russian fuel imports by 2027. This initiative aims to provide governments with essential data for implementing effective measures and preparing alternative energy supplies, alongside proposals to ban spot market contracts by the end of the year and long-term contracts by 2027. Additionally, the Commission will...

Hind Kabawat, recently appointed as Syria's Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, stands out as the only woman among 23 male ministers in President Ahmed al-Shara’s interim government, marking a significant shift towards inclusivity in a post-Assad regime. With a background in diplomacy and activism, Kabawat aims to transform her ministry into a supportive entity for the vulnerable, emphasizing cooperation and trust among a diverse team. Despite inheriting challenges in a struggling nation, she is...