May 20, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

Spain returns 1,500 migrants to Morocco after thousands stage massive invasion of its enclave in Africa

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Spain has returned some 1,500 migrants to Morocco a day after “around 6,000 people” got into its North-African enclave of Ceuta by sea, either swimming or with inflatables, all in a bid to eventually get to mainland Europe. … Read More >Spain returns 1,500 migrants to Morocco after thousands stage massive invasion of its enclave in Africa

World

Australian PM rejects travel industry’s calls for borders to be reopened for vaccinated citizens

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Australia’s prime minister has rejected calls from the travel industry to relax strict Covid border measures and allow fully vaccinated individuals to travel overseas, warning that it’s not yet safe to roll back restrictions. … Read More >Australian PM rejects travel industry’s calls for borders to be reopened for vaccinated citizens

Gaza coronavirus testing & vaccinations disrupted after main lab damaged in Israeli strikes, health officials say

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Gaza’s primary Covid-19 testing and vaccination site was taken offline after it was struck in an Israeli air raid, Palestinian health officials said, warning that Tel Aviv’s bombing campaign will drive a surge in the pandemic. … Read More >Gaza coronavirus testing & vaccinations disrupted after main lab damaged in Israeli strikes, health officials say

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resume as Tel Aviv thanks Biden administration for blocking UN statement calling for ceasefire

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

The Israeli military conducted a new series of air raids on Gaza after Israel’s defense minister expressed gratitude to the US for blocking a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire for the third time in a row. … Read More >Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resume as Tel Aviv thanks Biden administration for blocking UN statement calling for ceasefire

Shows

Calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Warner Media merger & why MeToo isn’t working

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Israel bombarded Gaza with airstrikes and Palestinian militants resumed cross-border rocket fire on Tuesday after a brief overnight lull during which the UN sent a small fuel convoy into the enclave, where it says 52,000 people are now displaced. … Read More >Calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Warner Media merger & why MeToo isn’t working

IDF shells Lebanon after claiming rockets were launched toward Israeli territory

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

The Israeli military said it fired artillery shells into Lebanon in response to several rockets allegedly fired from across the border. Tel Aviv claimed none of the projectiles reached Israeli territory. … Read More >IDF shells Lebanon after claiming rockets were launched toward Israeli territory

‘Blood on your hands’: Turkey’s Erdogan attacks Biden over alleged Israeli arms deal amid ongoing Gaza strikes

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched a blistering attack on his US counterpart Joe Biden’s alleged support for ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza amid reports of a large new arms deal between Washington and Tel Aviv. … Read More >‘Blood on your hands’: Turkey’s Erdogan attacks Biden over alleged Israeli arms deal amid ongoing Gaza strikes

Israeli strikes on Gaza hit Red Crescent building, killing 2, aid group says

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out more strikes against targets in Gaza on Monday, destroying at least two buildings, while Palestinian armed group Hamas fired almost 200 rockets into Israeli territory. … Read More >Israeli strikes on Gaza hit Red Crescent building, killing 2, aid group says

Thailand battles rising Covid cases, as prison infection clusters send cases to record high

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Thailand saw a record number of new Covid infections nationally on Monday, as an outbreak inside the country’s prison system contributed to a spike in new cases amid a third wave health officials are struggling to contain. … Read More >Thailand battles rising Covid cases, as prison infection clusters send cases to record high

Three cocaine ‘mega-factories’ destroyed in Bolivia as authorities carry out fresh raids against major drug gangs

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Bolivian police have announced they have uncovered and destroyed three huge cocaine production sites that were hidden in forestry reserves and national parks, during a successful anti-drug squad operation. … Read More >Three cocaine ‘mega-factories’ destroyed in Bolivia as authorities carry out fresh raids against major drug gangs