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Are Catholic institutions ready to abandon fossil fuels?
Under Pope Francis, the Vatican called upon Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they get?
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China’s economy on cusp of a deflationary death spiral
China is sliding deeper into economic weakness that is being worsened by its response to external shocks. Tariffs are drying up international demand for Chinese goods, and in a bid to keep factories alive, Beijing is urging exporters to turn inward. However, that pivot is compounding the very problem it aims to solve. Chinese authorities […] The post China’s economy on cusp of a deflationary death spiral appeared first...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Ackman completes quest to launch Berkshire Hathaway lookalike
Financier assumes effective control of Howard Hughes and will shift its strategy to hunt for acquisitions
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Gaza’s clans ask world for help facing Israeli blockade and attacks
Ramallah, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian dignitaries and clans in the Gaza Strip have called on the world to halt Israeli aggression amid a severe humanitarian crisis caused by shortages of medicine and food. The post Gaza’s clans ask world for help facing Israeli blockade and attacks first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Air defense downs 26 Ukrainian drones in three Russian regions
Moscow, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The air defense systems on duty shot down 26 Ukrainian attack drones that targeted three Russian southwestern regions, the Defense Ministry informed on Monday. The post Air defense downs 26 Ukrainian drones in three Russian regions first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Cheung Chau local, Hong Kong ice climber emerge as bun-grabbing contest winners
Island local Kwok Ka-ming clinches his 10th win, while ice climber Janet Kung earns ‘queen of bun queens’ title for repeat wins.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Fear and intimidation at Newark airport
The harassment I faced returning to the US as a Palestinian-American makes it clear the US government is afraid of me.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Argentines’ distrust is growing against President Milei
Buenos Aires, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The news continues to be bad for President Javier Milei today, as the confidence of Argentines in his administration fell for the fifth consecutive month, according to a study by Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT). The post Argentines’ distrust is growing against President Milei first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:How to deal with America while also living without it
Last week Canada’s Mark Carney and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy taught the world some lessons about how to deal with Donald Trump. Yet what Ukraine’s success has also shown is that reaching a deal with Trump brings only limited benefits, and even those are unreliable. The broader and deeper lesson is that whatever deals are made, […] The post How to deal with America while also living without it appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:UK local elections: Starmer’s betrayal of voters is handing England to Reform
UK local elections: Starmer’s betrayal of voters is handing England to Reform Submitted by Joe Gill on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:56 Nigel Farage's party defeated Labour in a byelection, and swept away the Conservatives in councils across the country, as voters see no difference between Starmer and the Tories Keir Starmer speaks to members of staff during a visit to Leonardo, one of the biggest suppliers of defence and...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide
The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Can Donald Trump stop Iran's oil exports to China?
Iranian oil flows to China via shadow tankers that have always been hard to track. Now the US has lost some of its leverage due to the tariff war on top of that.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel calls up thousands of reservists to expand Gaza war
Israel's army is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand operations in Gaza.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ dismisses Sudan's case accusing UAE of complicity in genocide
ICJ dismisses Sudan's case accusing UAE of complicity in genocide Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 14:33 Judges vote 14-2 to throw out Khartoum's case due to Gulf state having made reservation to an article of the Genocide Convention UAE representatives attend the ruling in Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide, in the Hague on 5 May 2025 (AFP/ANP/Lex Van...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ says it has no jurisdiction in genocide case against UAE
The United Arab Emirates used its "reservation" in signing the UN Genocide Convention to argue that the UN court has no authority over Sudan's accusations related to the genocide in Darfur.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Boost for Hong Kong businesses over break despite 1.4 million locals leaving
First four days of ‘golden week’ break also saw Hong Kong residents make about 1.4 million trips.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby's killing as others freed
The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:‘Scientific asylum’: How Europe is luring US researchers amid Trump fears
The EU is expected to lure US researchers looking to relocate in the wake of Trump’s attacks on universities.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Spain: Police probe theft of high-speed rail cables
Thousands were stranded by disruptions which came just days after a country-wide blackout left millions in the dark. Some passengers were forced to spend the night on board their trains.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants
Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:At least 41 dead in Israeli attacks on Gaza since morning
At least 41 dead in Israeli attacks on Gaza since morning At least 41 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Monday morning, medical sources tell Al Jazeera. Gaza’s health ministry says 52,567 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, and 118,610 wounded.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin
Germany’s centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich Merz to become the country’s next chancellor.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Can China’s security doctrine build trust with Asian neighbours and keep US out?
Analysts caution that there are still challenges to overcome in Beijing’s efforts to project itself as a benign partner in the region.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel to 'occupy Gaza' as cabinet approves expanded war
Israel to 'occupy Gaza' as cabinet approves expanded war Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:37 Captives families and the UN denounce new plan as a dangerous escalation A Palestinian boy, who lost his sight in one eye due to an ordnance explosion, stands in front of the rubble of a destroyed building, Khan Younis, south Gaza, 10 February 2025 (Reuters/Hatem Khaled) Off Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Can Taiwan's energy grid withstand a Chinese attack?
Beijing’s latest military drills near Taiwan have sparked discussions on the island's energy security if simmering cross-strait tensions boil over. How long can Taiwan keep powering itself in case of a blockade by China?
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels
Top UN court says it does not have authority to rule on case accusing UAE of arming Rapid Support Forces paramilitary.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Dutch defence minister’s Liberation Day speech
Five people were arrested as protesters disrupted the Liberation Day event in Wageningen, according to the police.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Call for Hong Kong to fix border internet issues, protect rural areas
Measures suggested by observers after train Wi-fi networks became overloaded and littering increased in parks during ‘golden week’ holiday.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Is your heart ageing faster than you are? UK scientists develop tool to track its ‘functional age’
The researchers said the tool could be used to counsel patients at risk of heart diseases.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Incoming German Chancellor Merz vows reforms and investments as parties sign coalition agreement
Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the country's new cabinet are set to take office Tuesday.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:As Global Trade Tensions Rise, Ruto’s Visit to China Shows How Africa Can Stay Ahead
Kenya’s recent engagement with China highlights how African countries can secure tailored investments while navigating global trade uncertainties.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:How RSF is adopting Israel’s ‘template for genocide’ in Sudan
For years, Israel has used human rights terminology to whitewash killing civilians, now the RSF is doing the same.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:China to send honour guard to Russia and Belarus for Victory Day anniversary
Xi Jinping expected to attend events in Moscow in what analysts say is sign of support for post-WWII international order.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Algeria jails historian who called Amazigh identity a 'French-Zionist' construct
Algeria jails historian who called Amazigh identity a 'French-Zionist' construct Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 11:44 Dismissal of national minority provokes outcry in the North African country and criticism of UAE for broadcasting interview An Algerian anti-government demonstrator waves an Amazigh flag during a protest in the capital Algiers, on 12 March 2021 (Ryad Kramdi/AFP) Off Algeria has...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel security cabinet approves expansion of Gaza offensive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu given unanimous backing for what he says is ‘good plan’ to achieve war aims
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