Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, July 1, 2018 to 0800 GMT, July 2, 2018.
Europe refugee crisis
Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has called for the formation of a Europe-wide anti-refugee alliance. Addressing the annual gathering of his League Party, Salvini said he is thinking of a European alliance which unites all the free movements that want to defend their borders. Salvini also said he will tour all capital cities to create an alternative to the Europe he said was founded on exploitation and mass immigration. The leader of the right-wing party also renewed his stance against the European Union regulations.
US-EU rift
US President Donald Trump says the European Union is as bad as China in trade. Trump was responding to a question why Washington does not go to war with China together with its European allies. He accused EU countries of adopting protectionist policies. Trump once again slammed EU members for benefiting from NATO for which the US pays a greater share. Donald Trump has begun a tariff war with the US trade partners, prompting reciprocal measures. The tit-for-tat showdown has raised worries of a much wider trade war.
Rohingya refugee crisis
For the Rohingya Muslims who have fled a brutal crackdown in Myanmar and sought refuge in Bangladesh since August 2017, returning to their homes is no simple matter. While conditions in the Bangladeshi camps are on the brink of a disaster, aid agencies say Myanmar is not prepared for the refugees’ return. More in this report.
Mexico election
Exit polls show leftist anti-establishment candidate Lopez Obrador has won the country’s presidential election. According to the exit polls, the former Mexico City mayor has won the vote by a large margin. Other candidates, including his main rival Ricardo Anaya, have accepted defeat and congratulated Obrador on his win. Meanwhile, supporters of Obrador have taken to the streets to celebrate the very potential election of their candidate.
Ukraine ceasefire collapse
A ceasefire deal between Ukraine’s military and pro-Russian forces in the region of Donbas has collapsed hours after it officially began. The two sides accuse each other of breaching the agreement. The truce was meant to help farmers harvest crops in the warzone and was struck on Wednesday. Previous ceasefires have also collapsed with both sides accusing each other of breaching the deals. The conflict in Donbas broke out in 2014 after the overthrow of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
UN warns on Rohingya nightmare
The United Nations Secretary General says the situation of displaced Rohingya Muslims is a humanitarian and human rights nightmare. Antonio Guterres described accounts of the suffering inflicted on the displaced minority as unimaginable. He said the Rohingya are one of the most discriminated against and vulnerable communities. The UN chief made the remarks in a series of tweets ahead of a visit to Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh. Guterres called the visit a mission of solidarity with Rohingya refugees. While conditions in the Bangladeshi camps are on the brink of a disaster for the Rohingya, aid agencies say Myanmar is not prepared for the refugees’ return.
Israel annexation plan
A UN expert says Israel has taken legal steps that could lead to the formal annexation of the West Bank. Michael Lynk said after years of settlement expansion in the occupied territories, Israel now appears to be getting closer to enacting legislation that will formally annex parts of the West Bank. He said the move would amount to a deep violation of international law. Lynk made the remarks ahead of a UN Human Rights Council meeting due to be held on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Monday. Israel has been increasing its settlement activities in the occupied West Bank over the past years. The move is illegal under international law.
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