UNHCR Ipsos poll shows strong support for refugees

UNHCR Ipsos poll shows strong support for refugees

Attitudes towards refugees are hardening in some Western countries, however, a survey on attitudes towards refugees across the Global North and South shows that three-quarters of adults continue to believe that those fleeing war or persecution should be able to seek safety in other countries. The findings of the survey conducted by Ipsos – one of the world's leading market research companies – are released just ahead of World Refugee […]

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Hungary cracks down on illegal immigration

Hungary has announced its priorities for its upcoming presidency of the European Council including plans to crack down on illegal immigration. And its slogan has drawn strong parallels to the one used by Donald Trump on the campaign trail. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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French voters scramble for proxy votes

More than 550,000 proxy-vote applications have been submitted so far in the build-up to the French general election. The second round of the vote falls at the start of the French school summer holidays. Ross Cullen reports.

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Diplomat says 68 Indian pilgrims among hajj dead

A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the hajj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heath, bringing the overall tally to more than 600. "We have confirmed around 68 dead... Some are because of natural causes and we had many old-age pilgrims. And some are due to the weather conditions, that's what we assume," the diplomat, who spoke on […]

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Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang

The leaders of Russia and North Korea are holding their first summit in Pyongyang in 24 years. Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived to a hug and handshake from his counterpart Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. As Chris Gilbert reports.

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Malaysia and China will sign a five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation

Malaysia and China will sign a five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation during Chinese premier Li Qiang's inaugural visit to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Investment, Trade, and Industry minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, announced at the launch of the Chery Malaysia Assembly Plant that the agreement would deepen ties in manufacturing, the digital economy, robotics, entrepreneur development, innovation, startups, and agricultural research and development:

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UN Human Rights chief warns situation in West Bank ‘dramatically deteriorating’

The United Nations Human Rights chief warns of a "dramatically deteriorating" situation in the occupied West Bank. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the Human Rights Council sitting, Volker Türk said there are rising attacks against Palestinians as well as the targeting of Israeli soldiers. As Jody Jacobs has more.

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US-NATO meetings ahead of major summit

The United States and NATO are reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine as the US prepares to host the North Atlantic Alliance's 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC next month. During a press conference on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the increased defense spending by many NATO countries, which Blinken emphasized as "necessary to meet the challenges of this time." As Benji Hyer reports. […]

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Boeing CEO Calhoun gives answers but lawmakers want accountability on safety issues

U.S Senators accused Boeing of losing its way and putting profits above safety in a hearing about the planemaker's long list of issues, and allegations of coverup. Relatives of some of the more than 300 people who died in two Boeing Max jet crashes on Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines were present at the hearing on Tuesday. As Caroline Malone reports.

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