World News Briefs -- June 5, 2019

(Left to right) French President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth, US President Donald Trump with wife Melania, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau [Carlos Barria/Reuters]

DW: Leaders pay respects to D-Day soldiers in Portsmouth

About 300 D-Day veterans are attending a military event in Portsmouth to honor WWII troops who landed in Normandy 75 years ago. US President Donald Trump, Germany's Angela Merkel and others are also paying respects.

Leaders from 16 nations, including the United States and Germany, gathered in the UK naval base of Portsmouth to mark the 75 years since D-Day. The ceremony on Wednesday also involved some 300 surviving veterans of the 1944 Normandy landings.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria's war: Displaced and hungry in Idlib makeshift camp.

Donald Trump says US is not seeking war with Iran.

rump says there is ‘always a chance’ of war with Iran.

No end to Qatar blockade after Gulf Cooperation Council talks.

Iran: Rouhani welcomes developing relations with Qatar.

Ayatollah Khamenei calls U.S. plan for Palestine a 'betrayal of the Muslim world'.

'No real check on Israeli power' leaves Palestinians stateless.

ASIA

North Korea's famed Mass Games put on pause after Kim Jong Un criticism.

North Korea warns the United States that its patience is wearing thin.

Vietnam, Taiwan winning the US-China trade war.

Uighur leader urges pressure on China as he receives US award.

China launches space rocket from the sea for the first time.

Thai parliament elects Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister.

ABC raid: Outcry as Australian police search public broadcaster.

Cleaners remove four dead bodies and 24,000lb of rubbish from Mount Everest as Nepal considers limiting the number of climbers following spate of deaths.

AFRICA

Sudan death roll rises to 100 as bodies found in Nile, say doctors. Sudan's military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters results in at least 100 dead: opposition group.

Sudan protest organisers say dozens of bodies pulled from Nile. Sudan protesters 'totally reject' call for talks; 101 killed .

Toll in Sudan army attack jumps as China, Russia block UN action.

Saudi influence in spotlight as US calls on Riyadh to end Sudan violence.

Egypt attack: Soldiers killed in raid on Sinai checkpoint.

UN warns of severe hunger in Somalia.

At least five dead, dozens missing after landslides in Uganda.

EUROPE

Denmark goes to the polls as centre-left Social Democrats are expected to win after adopting right-wing parties' tough stance on immigration.

D-day veterans and world leaders take part in emotional ceremony.

Prague anti-PM protest 'biggest since end of communism'.

Farage, Polish populists dash far-right hopes of grand EU alliance.

EU hits Italy with start of disciplinary action over budget violations.

EU dismisses Czech prime minister's criticism of subsidy audit.

China's Huawei signs deal to develop 5G in Russia.

AMERICAS

Republicans clash with Trump over Mexico tariffs.

Mexico’s top Diplomat to meet with Pence in effort to avoid Trump tariffs. Mexican officials to meet with Pence in last-ditch effort to avert tariffs.

Deutsche Bank confiscates 20 tons of Venezuelan gold after default on swap agreement.

Xi says China will play 'constructive role' on Venezuela.

Canada, U.S. call on China to reveal truth about Tiananmen Square.

US Cuba cruise ban: Tourists and locals react.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ISIL claims deadly attack in Ebola-wracked eastern DR Congo.

Islamic State claims first presence in Mozambique, denied by police.

Syrian Kurds send 8 American IS women, children back to US.

US to launch new program to fight extremism in Philippines.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dollar dump? Russia & China agree to bilateral trade in national currencies during Putin-Xi meeting.

World Bank downgrades its forecast for global economy.

US moves to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths exports after Beijing threatens to cut supplies.