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ICJ hearing on Israelโ€™s obligation to allow aid to Palestine: Key takeaways

Most states that participated in the rhetorical hearings said Israel has failed to deliver aid to Palestinians.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ukraine: What are the benefits of the minerals deal with the US?

The US and Ukraine plan to establish a joint reconstruction investment fund. How will it work and what do the two states hope to achieve? Many details remain unclear.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Evacuations in Chile and Argentina after tsunami warning

Thousands were evacuated after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's southern coast on Friday morning.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Ireland condemns Israel for its continued blockade of the Gaza Strip

Ireland condemns Israel for its continued blockade of the Gaza Strip The Irish government said that the continued Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip is โ€œunconscionableโ€ and demanded it be removed in a statement released on Friday. โ€œNo humanitarian or commercial supplies have entered Gaza in over eight weeks as a result of the Israeli blockade. Children are starving. Hospitals are running out of basic painkillers. The...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Google advertising antitrust remedies trial set for Sept. 22, judge says

The U.S. government's remedies trial in the Google antitrust case regarding its ad- tech is scheduled to begin on Sept. 22.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child

Joseph Czuba was convicted for targeting the child and his mother over their Muslim faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Australiaโ€™s election will show if PM Anthony Albanese has won back voters

Australians will decide if they want to give Labor another chance as local and global issues weigh on voters' minds.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Venezuelans Kidnapped in El Salvador: 87% Without Criminal Records

In a distressing revelation, human rights organizations have reported severe violations against 252 Venezuelan migrants currently detained at the Center for Confinement for Terrorism (CECOT) in El Salvador. These individuals have been held for nearly 45 days without access to justice or due legal process, raising alarms about their treatment and the circumstances leading to [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US to demand Google break up its online advertising business

Justice department asks judge to force Alphabet to sell its ad exchange and publisher server tech after trial victory

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US secretary of state condemns classification of German far-right party as extremist

Secretary of State Marco Rubio advised Germany to โ€œreverse courseโ€ following the domestic intelligence agencyโ€™s decision, which grants German authorities increased oversight and surveillance over the party.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Local elections special: end of the two-party duopoly?

Plus: Kemi Badenochโ€™s rocky road ahead

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Car Rampage in Stuttgart Leaves Several Germans Injured

The incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. at a busy intersection in the city center. On Friday, German police reported that several people were injured after a car struck several pedestrians in the city of Stuttgart, in southern Germany. RELATED: Russia Announces Three-Day Truce for 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Nazi Germany According to the tabloid [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Donald Trump renews threats against Harvard Universityโ€™s tax exempt status

Democrats have called for an investigation into whether the president is pressuring the IRS to strip Harvard's status.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

โ€˜Total fucking disgraceโ€™: Ex-Obama officials slam Bidenโ€™s Gaza policies

โ€˜Total fucking disgraceโ€™: Ex-Obama officials slam Bidenโ€™s Gaza policies Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 19:02 Former senior Obama administration officials criticise Bidenโ€™s Gaza policies on foreign policy podcast Former US President Barack Obama is shown after the inauguration ceremony where President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on 20...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

U.S. Airstrikes Target Yemenโ€™s Capital Amid Intensifying Military Escalation

Military aircraft from the United States carried out a series of airstrikes on Friday morning in Sanaโ€™a, Yemenโ€™s capital, striking residential areas and strategic locations across multiple districts, according to reports from Al Mayadeen. The first bombing hit Asr, in the Al-Wahda district, southwest of the capital. Shortly after, two additional airstrikes targeted Attan, in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Freedom Flotilla accuses Israel of alleged drone attack on Gaza aid ship

A representative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused โ€œIsrael or one of its alliesโ€ of an alleged drone attack.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

U.S. Designates Two Haitian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations Amid Escalating Violence

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday the designation of Gran Grif and Viv Ansanm, two notorious Haitian gangs, as transnational terrorist organizations under the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)โ€™s Specially Designated Nationals list. The declaration grants Washington the authority to detain suspected Haitian gang members operating within the U.S. and transfer them to [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Better if they kill us': Indian deportation notices tear Kashmiri families apart

'Better if they kill us': Indian deportation notices tear Kashmiri families apart Submitted by Haziq Qadri on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 16:49 At least 150 Pakistani women in Indian-controlled Kashmir have been ordered to leave the country after the Pahalgam attack in April Asmat Begum, who has been served a deportation notice, looks at her husband at her house in Nadihal, Bandipora, India-controlled Kashmir on 29 April 2025...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

German intelligence agency labels AfD as rightwing extremist

Classification reignites debate about banning party that โ€˜devalues entire population groupsโ€™

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Europeโ€™s first grid crisis may not be its last

Spainโ€™s blackout serves as a reminder of the fragility of power systems in the age of green energy

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile but King Charles wonโ€™t speak to him

Harry, who quit the British royal family in 2020, says he doesn't speak to his father amid row over his security detail.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

DRC and Rwanda Edge Closer to Peace Agreement

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are set to submit a draft agreement aimed at ending the war in eastern Congo, following weeks of negotiations mediated by Qatar. The agreement, which aligns with the Declaration of Principles signed in Washington last week, is expected to address key issues such as territorial sovereignty, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump Seeks to Increase the U.S. Military Budget in FY2026

Meanwhile, he plans to cut US$163 billion from social programs, health, education, housing, research, and clean energy. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump presented his budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. He seeks a 13% increase in funding for the Department of Defense, which would reach US$1.01 trillion. RELATED: Thousands Stage May Day Protest Against [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump eyes huge โ€˜wokeโ€™ cuts in US budget blueprint

The proposed spending plan would slash foreign aid while pouring money into homeland security as part of Trumpโ€™s anti-immigration drive.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Uh-oh, the Taiwanese dollar is having a mad one

Asset-liability mismatches FTW

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Latest deadly violence in Syria: What you need to know

It began with a blasphemous audio recording and ended with over 80 deaths and Israel bombing Syria again. The causes of violence in Druze-majority areas in Syria this week are complex.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

NASA faces cuts to rocket program and lunar space station in Trump's 2026 budget

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to axe key parts of NASA's moon program in favour of commercial alternatives and his Mars-focused agenda. It also proposes cuts to Gateway, a lunar space station in which Canada has already invested.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

U.S. Aid Cuts Deepen Economic and Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Nigeria

The abrupt withdrawal of international funding, particularly the stop-work orders issued by the United States, is severely impacting humanitarian operations and local economies in Maiduguri, a critical hub for aid efforts combating Boko Haramโ€™s insurgency. Once a beacon of economic revival, Maiduguri had witnessed significant growth due to NGO-driven investments, creating thousands of jobs and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why the India-US Sonobuoy Co-Production Agreement Matters

Cooperation with the U.S. is helping to enhance Indiaโ€™s maritime domain awareness and undersea surveillance.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Chevron and Exxon profits drop as Trump trade war hits oil

Industry contends with weakening demand as US presidentโ€™s tariffs threaten economic outlook

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UNICEF Warns of Catastrophic Crisis for Gazaโ€™s Children Amid Ongoing Blockade

The United Nations Childrenโ€™s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an alarming warning about the worsening humanitarian conditions for children in Gaza, highlighting their growing risk of starvation, illness, and death due to ongoing Israeli bombardments and the prolonged blockade on essential aid. โ€œFor two months, children in the Gaza Strip have faced relentless bombardments while being [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April

While a report from the US Labor Department showed positive signs, other economic indicators suggest a looming downturn.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sugarcane and Guarapo: A Tradition at Risk in Cuba

Sugarcane, originally from Southeast Asia and New Guinea, spread globally through Muslim expansion, reaching Europe before being introduced to the Caribbean and Latin America by Spanish colonizers. The plant flourished in countries such as Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Ecuador, becoming a cornerstone of agricultural economies. Guarapo: Cubaโ€™s Refreshing Legacy While sugarcane is primarily used [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

More than 4,500 people a year would use โ€˜assisted dyingโ€™, official estimates show

Whitehall assessment finds controversial measure could save NHS up to 60mn a year

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Saudi Arabia told US to keep Israel normalisation off agenda for Trump's visit, sources say

Saudi Arabia told US to keep Israel normalisation off agenda for Trump's visit, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 17:04 After meeting with Marco Rubio, Saudi foreign minister told colleagues kingdom would not be 'tricked' into normalisation talks Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on during his meeting with the US Secretary of State in Riyadh, on 23 October 2024 (Nathan...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye