Simple English News Daily Tuesday 20th May 2025. Israel "all Gaza". Japan rice price. Poland, Portugal results. Trump Putin. EU UK deal. Melania missing...
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May 20, 2025 Global headlines take center stage as Israel intensifies military actions in Gaza. In Japan, rice prices spike due to supply issues, while a tragic suicide bombing rocks Somalia. Equatorial Guinea celebrates a legal win over Gabon, and Argentina faces severe flooding affecting crops. Key discussions unfold between Trump and Putin amid election results in Poland and Portugal. A new trade agreement between the UK and EU emerges, alongside the curious case of Melania Trump's missing statue and a nod to past political missteps.
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Israel Plans Full Gaza Control
- Israel aims to take full control of Gaza amid deepening military operations.
- Canada condemns the expansion and calls for immediate humanitarian aid access and hostage release.
Japan's Rice Price Surge
- Japan's rice price doubled in a year due to distribution issues and rising tourism.
- Government reserve releases had little effect; imports from South Korea and US rice entering supermarkets now.
Suicide Bombing in Somalia
- A suicide bombing in Mogadishu killed at least 13 people at a military recruitment center.
- The Al-Shabaab Islamist group frequently targets Somali military and government sites.