Africa
Egyptian migrants expelled from Libya – At least a thousand Egyptian migrants have been deported on foot back to Egypt from Libya, according to a recent Libyan report. Libyan security forces noted that 4,000 migrants have been found during raids on people traffickers in the eastern part of the country. In Libya, there are about half a million migrants, most of whom are hoping to cross to Egypt by boat.
Gunmen target Nigerian villages, kill 30 – At least 30 people were killed by armed men in six Nigerian villages over the weekend. Some of the attacks were carried out because of reprisals for refusing to pay protection money to bandits. Recently, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reforms aimed at tackling the country’s insecurity. He called for better coordination, consultation and timely reporting among security agencies.
Asia
Chinese Defense Minister talks relations with United States – China Defense Minister Li Shangfu spoke at a security summit, saying war with the United States would be an “unbearable disaster.” His statement was his first major speech since taking on his role. Li accused the United States of a “Cold War mentality” and said China would not allow naval patrols by the United States and its allies to be a “pretext to exercise hegemony of navigation.” The United States said it hopes to have a “predictable” relationship with China.
iPhones to be manufactured in India – Around 50,000 jobs are expected to come to the Indian state of Karnataka as Apple’s biggest supplier plans to start manufacturing iPhones in the area. The manufacturer, Foxconn, plans to invest $700 million on a new factory in the state. The project is valued at $1.59 billion, and land for the factory will be handed to Foxconn by July. Foxconn is hoping to manufacture 20 million iPhones a year at the Indian plant.
Europe
Ukraine launches offensive attack on Russia – Ukraine officials are focused on shifting to offensive actions in some areas of the country. The country is launching a series of small scale armored offensive operations, but did not say whether this was the start of a full-scale counter-offensive. Ukraine troops have made gains of up to one mile in various directions around the city of Bakhmut. Recent updates suggest Ukraine troops are moving forward toward Bakhmut and have destroyed a Russian position near the city.
Swedish soccer great retires – Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the greatest soccer players of his generation, is retiring. The Swedish soccer player announced his retirement after a game for AC Milian this past Sunday. Ibrahimovic scored 511 goals throughout his career and won league titles in four countries. He retires as Sweden’s all-time top scorer with 62 international goals in 122 matches.
Latin America
Human remains found in Mexico – Mexican police discovered 45 bags containing human remains outside the western city of Guadalajara. The remains included men and women, but it is unknown how many bodies were discovered. Recently, Mexican officials have been searching for seven young call center workers. Crimes of disappearance are common in Mexico as approximately 100,000 people are considered missing.
Argentina eases access to morning-after pill – Argentina government officials announced that women in the country will no longer need a prescription to obtain emergency contraception. Feminist groups applauded the move and said they see it as a sign of progress in the country. Argentina officials said the measure will help to avoid unintentional pregnancies. Pro life groups called the measure worrying and accused the government of promoting abortive measures.
North America
Mike Pence announces presidential bid – Former Vice-President Mike Pence officially filed paperwork to run for president. He launched his campaign during a townhall event during the early voting stage in Iowa. He will face Donald Trump, the man who he served in the White House with for four years. Pence is currently polling in third place and has support in low single digits, according to most opinion polls.
Canada braces for wildfires – Canada is preparing for what might be the country’s worst wildfire season on record. So far this year, there have already been 2,214 wildfires in the country. Wildfires are expected to increase in June and remain unusually high throughout the summer. Fires have collectively burned more than 3.3 million hectares of land across Canada.
