Two people were killed in clashes with security forces in Fayoum south west of Cairo on Friday, a security source told the state news agency MENA.
The Italian Interior Minister says the Netherlands is responsible for what happens to migrants onboard a rescue ship flying under the Dutch flag.
The Sea Watch 3 is owned by a German charity and has been in international waters since June 12 waiting for somewhere to dock. In a tweet, Matteo Salvini said he’s incredulous that the Dutch Interior Minister, Kajsa Ollongren, appeared to take no interest in the vessel. Source: Euro News
Turkey will not cease exploring for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean, nor will it be thwarted by threats of sanctions from the European Union, the country’s leader said on Tuesday. Source: Cyprus Mail
A Russian ‘Air Force plane’ has reportedly landed in Venezuela, according to photos and flight tracker reports. In March, a similar event sparked a heated war of words between Moscow and Washington. The plane arrived at Venezuela’s “main airport” on Monday, Reuters reported, referring to the Simon Bolivar International Airport outside of the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. The agency did not provide any further details about the aircraft. Source: RT
