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UN Warns Aid Has Yet to Reach Palestinians Amid Israeli Clearance Delays

The United Nations has warned that despite Israel permitting aid into Gaza two days ago, Palestinians have yet to receive essential supplies due to delays caused by new Israeli security clearance procedures. UN officials have described the process as โ€œlong, complex, complicated, and dangerous.โ€ Gaza has been under a total blockade since March, preventing food, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

CoreWeave raises $2bn in junk bond offering

Deal will help AI data centre operator raise fresh capital after size of IPO was cut in Wall Street debut in March

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal

Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accusedโ€™s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Netanyahu says Trump's forced displacement plan is condition for ending war on Gaza

Netanyahu says Trump's forced displacement plan is condition for ending war on Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan from earlier this year for Palestinians to be forcibly displaced from Gaza is a condition for Israel ending the war. The remarks are the first time Netanyahu has publicly linked ending Israel's war on Gaza to the...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Former Congolese Prime Minister Sentenced to 10 Years for Embezzlement

The top court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo Mapon to 10 years of forced labor after convicting him of embezzling $245 million from a failed corn farming project under former President Joseph Kabilaโ€™s administration. Ponyo, who served as Prime Minister from 2012 to 2016, was tried [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump ambushes South Africaโ€™s Ramaphosa with false โ€˜white genocideโ€™ claims

The US president played a video on a large screen to support unfounded accusations about the persecution of white farmers.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Netanyahu: Israel will control all Gaza by end of offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said the only way to ensure the security of his country was for it to control all of the Gaza Strip by the end of its offensive in the Palestinian territory. Follow DW for more.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At least three killed by Israeli strike on Khan Younis

At least three killed by Israeli strike on Khan Younis At least three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone stike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to Arabic media reports. Several other people were wounded in the strike, according to the reports.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU eyes action over Hungary's planned Russian-style law

Can the EU rein in the Hungarian government and discourage it once again from pushing through a "transparency law" that critics say amounts to a crackdown on activists and media?

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU mulls options as Hungary announces Russian-style foreign agent law

Can the EU rein in the Hungarian government and discourage it once again from pushing through a "transparency law" that critics say amounts to a crackdown on activists and media?

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Banโ€™s firing by Netanyahu โ€˜unlawfulโ€™

Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar's dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran says despite U.S. demands, it will never stop enriching uranium

Iranโ€™s top diplomat is insisting that Tehran will never stop enriching uranium. It further underlines the Islamic Republicโ€™s red line in negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

FAO Recognizes Global Agricultural Heritage Practices

Geneva, 21 (Prensa Latina) Experiences from Brazil, China, Mexico, and Spain received FAO recognition for productive practices that constitute Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, the organization announced. The post FAO Recognizes Global Agricultural Heritage Practices first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks despite enrichment dispute

A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran will take place in Rome on Friday, Oman says.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Classifying Taliban as โ€˜foreign terrorist organizationโ€™ under review: US

A 'comprehensive review' of the US's chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 has also been ordered.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups tried to influence EU: Report

French authorities allege the Islamist group has gone to great lengths to push its fundamentalist agenda in France and throughout Europe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

UK retailer M&S puts cyberattack cost at $400m as disruptions continue

Disruption from the 'highly sophisticated and targeted cyber attack', first reportedaround Easter weekend, continues.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump’s tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit

The annual meetings of the Group of 7 finance ministers, known as the G7, are typically congenial and in previous years have produced joint commitments to combat inflation and counter the COVID pandemic. There may be less agreement this year.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UN says no food distributed in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions

UN says no food distributed in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions The UN has still not been able to distribute aid in the Gaza Strip as the enclave faces the risk of mass starvation. Stephane Dujarric, UN chief Antonio Guterresโ€™s spokesman, said no humanitarian supplies have been able to leave the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel. โ€œNone of the supplies have been able to leave the Kerem Shalom loading area,โ€...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza health system 'stretched beyond breaking point' by Israeli offensive, WHO warns

The UN agency says Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders are putting hospitals out of service or making them inaccessible.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'Shrinking Nemo': Smaller clownfish sound alarm on ocean heat

Fish made famous by the movie Finding Nemo are shrinking to cope with marine heatwaves.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Flooding Caused by Atmospheric River Over Maryland Shows How Climate Change Is Stressing Inland Communities

The water surged fast, outpacing local emergency response efforts and trapping nearly 200 students and staff inside Westernport Elementary School in Marylandโ€™s Allegany County. Outside, Georges Creek had already breached its banks, flooding nearby homes and streets, while rain continued to pound the mountain town. Emergency officials scrambled to assemble rescue teams from neighboring counties, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Donald Trump Jnr says โ€˜maybe one dayโ€™ he could run for US president

โ€˜That calling is there.โ€™ he said when asked at an event if he would โ€˜pick up the reinsโ€™ after his father leaves office.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?

Since the US sanctioned the ICC prosecutor in February, the court is struggling to function.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats

Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats Germany "strongly condemned" on Wednesday what the Israeli military said were "warning shots" fired during a visit by foreign diplomats, including one from Germany, in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. "The Israeli government must promptly investigate the circumstances," a foreign ministry spokeswoman said, adding that Foreign Minister Johann...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report

In one case, a person suffered permanent brain damage because of a delayed transfer, according to The Guardian.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Target cuts annual forecast as tariffs, boycotts weigh on sales

Unlike Walmart, Target is more heavily reliant on China for goods, and tariffs on its goods are driving earnings down.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ex-Ukrainian politician gunned down in Madrid

Ex-Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a former aide to ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovich, was shot dead.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Venezuelaโ€™s Operation Republic Ensures Security for the May 25 Elections

Defense Minister reviews troops ahead of legislative and regional elections. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez reviewed members of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) who will take part in โ€œRepublic Plan,โ€ a security operation designed to ensure peace and order during Sundayโ€™s legislative and regional elections. RELATED: President Maduro Encourages Participation in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Turkey demands inquiry into shots fired during foreign diplomat visit to West Bank

Turkey demands inquiry into shots fired during foreign diplomat visit to West Bank Turkey demanded an immediate investigation on Wednesday over what the Israeli military said were warning shots fired during a visit by foreign diplomats in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. "This attack must be investigated without delay and the perpetrators must be held accountable," the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties

The EFF criticises it as โ€˜unimaginativeโ€™ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ending โ€˜unchecked government spendingโ€™

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Anger from EU leaders after Israel fires 'warning shot' at diplomats

Anger from EU leaders after Israel fires 'warning shot' at diplomats Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:15 Israel claimed the diplomats had entered an unauthorised area in the occupied West Bank Members of a diplomatic delegation from the European Union walk near the eastern entrance of Jenin camp during a visit to the city of Jenin, on 21 May 2025 (Mohammad Mansour / AFP) Off European Union leaders...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Russian air defense repels massive Ukrainian drone attack

Moscow, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Russia's air defense systems repelled a massive Ukrainian airstrike with drones after shooting down 127 devices that targeted the country's 10 regions, the Defense Ministry informed on Wednesday. The post Russian air defense repels massive Ukrainian drone attack first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Humanitarian response funding decreases in Syria

Damascus, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stated on Wednesday that the funding rate for the humanitarian response plan for Syria decreased drastically. The post Humanitarian response funding decreases in Syria first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

AU-EU foreign ministers hold 3rd ministerial meeting in Brussels

Addis Ababa, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The 3rd African Union (AU)-European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers is being held in Brussels on Wednesday to assess progress on the joint vision for 2030. The post AU-EU foreign ministers hold 3rd ministerial meeting in Brussels first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina