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UN rights chief calls on South Sudan’s warring parties to end renewed fighting

The UN on Friday warned of further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan amid an uptick in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech since February.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine

Diplomats convened at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday to lay the groundwork for a crucial international conference in June, aimed at advancing global efforts towards achieving a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Syrians face staggering needs amid insecurity and healthcare crisis

Millions of people in Syria continue to face mortal danger from unexploded munitions, disease and malnutrition and more international support is urgently required, senior UN aid officials said on Friday.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Aid teams highlight growing anxiety in Gaza after food is looted

Long-awaited food supplies have been looted in Gaza overnight while being transported to desperate communities in the war-torn enclave, UN aid teams reported on Friday.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Trump threatens EU with 50 percent tariff from June 1

Ultimatum comes hours before crunch call between U.S. and EU trade negotiators.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Japan’s β€˜men’s concept cafes’ face scrutiny over unlicensed adult services

By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japan’s adult entertainment law licensing requirements.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Sudan should β€˜pull back from the brink’: UN

Civilian-populated areas, including a Medecins Sans Frontieres medical facility, have been targeted by warring sides despite warnings of a health catastrophe.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why it matters that the EU is pushing to offshore asylum: 10 questions

Externalising asylum is the hottest trend in EU migration policy; but just 10 years ago the European Commission opposed it on humanitarian and legal grounds. Here's what you need to know.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Over 400 International Observers To Monitor the Venezuelan Elections

The Bolivarian government offers guarantees for free and sovereign elections on May 25. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that more than 400 international observers will monitor the regional and legislative elections set to take place this coming Sunday in Venezuela. RELATED: Building a New Model of Direct Democracy in Venezuela In the weeks […]

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Bye-bye buybacks? Big Oil's record-breaking shareholder payouts are under threat

A protracted slump in crude prices has ratcheted up the pressure on Big Oil's commitment to allocate cash to shareholders.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Kenya: Will Security Operations Halt Kenya-Ethiopia Cross-Border Crimes?

[ISS] Kenya's police have achieved some positive results, but lasting solutions require ongoing cooperation between the two countries.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'

Has the Mission: Impossible series finally run out of steam? It would appear so.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump targets illegal migration with remittance tax plan

Washington plans a 5% tax on remittance transfers that would cover millions of foreigners living in the US. With about $160 billion sent by Latin Americans alone, their home countries would be among the hardest hit.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Chinese robot makers led by Unitree dazzle at Macau’s Beyond Expo amid AI boom

The significant presence of robotics companies underscores the intense domestic competition in the rapidly growing sector.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Africa: HIV Activists Urge Parliament to Respond to Pepfar Cuts

[GroundUp] Parliament told that many clinics have closed and people can't access HIV medication

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

What is Europe doing about deepfake porn? Not enough

Thousands of women worldwide are victims of such attacks on their physical and psychological integrity.These attacks leave an indelible mark in the form of trauma, depression, or fear. Yet as of today, most EU countries lack clear criminal provisions addressing such deepfakes.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Liberia: Civil Law Court Summons Speaker Koon Over U.S.$209,000 in Rental Proceeds

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Just weeks after his election as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard N. Koon has been summoned by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, in Montserrado County to respond to a lawsuit filed by his wife, Angeline Mamie Worloh Koon. The case centers on allegations that the Speaker has failed to account for over US$209,000 in rental income from ten jointly owned...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Amazon tribe sues New York Times over story it says led to porn addict claims

The lawsuit claims a report portrayed the Marubo people as "unable to handle" basic internet exposure.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Australia’s record floods on east coast leave 4 dead, 1 missing

New South Wales Premier Christopher Minns praised emergency services and volunteers for rescuing 678 people in recent days in β€˜amazing, heroic effort’.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Young Hong Kong investors want AI involved in their portfolio decisions, survey says

Some younger wealth-management clients even trust robo-advisers more than humans, according to EY.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Asian American Heritage Month Brings Somberness and Solidarity

A new NPQ column about organizations on the frontlines of the struggle for a multiracial and equitable democracy in the United States begins with a reflection on this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Global operation takes down 'dangerous' malware network

In a global anti-malware crackdown, authorities from several countries took down more than 300 servers and issued international arrest warrants for 20 suspects.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

REI Co-op Members Back Workers, Reject Board-Imposed Candidate Slate

REI Co-op members rejected an entire board slate, signaling support for union workers and frustration with a lack of democratic and competitive co-op board elections.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Affordable Acer smart ring, Asus split keyboard and MSI Claw A8: Our top tech finds from Computex

The tech fair in Taiwan did not disappoint. Euronews Next’s Pascale Davies, who was on the ground in Taipei this week, takes us through her top finds.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Crying girl, 3, found alone alongside dead mum in Hong Kong flat

Loud cries from child alerted neighbours, with one saying girl thought 40-year-old mother was simply asleep.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Congo-Kinshasa: Army-Backed Militias Abuse Civilians in South Kivu

[HRW] Nairobi -- End Support to 'Wazalendo' Armed Groups; Ensure Disarmament, Accountability

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

China’s local governments must now justify big jumps in fines, charges on private firms

New campaign requires authorities to explain skyrocketing punitive fees in latest push to curb abuse of power, protect private sector.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Alibaba CEO doubles down on β€˜unified global cloud network’ as Chinese firms expand abroad

Eddie Wu sees Alibaba Cloud providing the β€˜best AI technical services’ to support Chinese enterprises’ global expansion.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US farmers feel pain as soybean exports to China flatline despite tariff truce

But China’s purchases of American pork show signs of recovery after also plunging to zero during the height of the trade war.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms and tornadoes lash US midwest

Deadly storms batter swaths of US, while heavy rain triggers flooding in south-eastern France and AustraliaSevere thunderstorms have battered parts of the US this week as the storm season reaches its climatological peak. The outbreak began last Friday, with Kentucky and Missouri worst affected.Powerful tornadoes associated with supercell thunderstorms whipped across swaths of the midwest, resulting in 25 deaths. One...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU house buyers

UK citizens are the biggest foreign buyers of Spanish property; Germans, Dutch and other European Union residents will be exempt.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'They see you as one of their own' – Wanyama's love for Scotland

Kenya legend Victor Wanyama says the welcoming nature of Scottish football fans was part of the reason for his surprise decision to join Dunfermline Athletic.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Foo Fighters will be free to swear, smoke and drink on stage in Indonesia, promoter says

The US band is also allowed to curse, as long as it does not touch on sensitive topics in the Muslim-majority country.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ugandan activist freed by Tanzania, 'indications of torture'

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned earlier this week that foreign activists would not be allowed to interfere in the country's affairs.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)