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First part of Ukraine-Russia prisoners of war exchange completed, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May. The first part of the largest POW exchange since Russia started its war against Ukraine took place on Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Guterres: Palestinians facing ‘cruellest phase of this cruel conflict'
Guterres: Palestinians facing ‘cruellest phase of this cruel conflict' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the dire situation in Gaza as the "cruellest phase of this cruel conflict", warning that "families are being starved and denied the very basics, all with the world watching in real time". Speaking from UN headquarters in New York, Guterres underscored Israel’s legal obligation to ensure humanitarian...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Commission to review ride-sharing rules across the EU
Rules for Uber, Bolt, Cabify, Heetch and other ride-hailing services could be unified at EU level - but the Commission warns this may still take some time.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language
At least seven capitals have raised concerns over the costs and political implications of the move, which Sánchez links to defense spending.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Europe's defence: These Western European countries think World War III is imminent
As geopolitical stability continues to be undermined, the prospect of another global conflict haunts many Europeans.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The EU needs to step up its challenge to the dollar
The euro should be developed more as a haven asset for times of market stress
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Mahmoud Abbas agrees on roadmap to disarm Palestinian factions in Lebanon
Mahmoud Abbas agrees on roadmap to disarm Palestinian factions in Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/23/2025 - 14:06 Lebanese media report that the process to disarm Palestinian factions across Lebanon will begin in mid-June Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (R) welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Baabda presidential palace, east of the capital Beirut, on 21 May 2025 (Lebanese...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Ukraine, Russia carry out biggest-ever prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine report that they each returned 390 people in a prisoner exchange. The swap is expected to continue over the next few days.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Penguin poo creates clouds that help cool the planet, study finds
Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Belgium’s future queen caught up in Trump’s war on Harvard
Trump's foreign student ban affects more than 7,000 students — including Princess Elisabeth.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Israel bombs Gaza aid guards as they are attacked by looters
Israel bombs Gaza aid guards as they are attacked by looters Israelistrikes killed sixPalestinianguards protecting aid trucks on Friday, as they were being attacked by looters, in what appears to be the latest coordination between the army and local gangs. According toAnadolu Agency, the six were killed and others wounded in Deir al-Balah while attempting to "secure the arrival of aid trucks to international...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Turkish Police Arrest 56 Military Officers, 9 Police Agents Over Ties to Gülen Network
The Gülen brotherhood is considered a terrorist organization by the Turkish government. On Friday, Turkish police arrested 56 armed forces officers and nine police agents for allegedly being members of the network led by Fethullah Gülen, the late Turkish cleric linked to the 2016 coup attempt. RELATED: Türkiye Is Ready To Host Negotiations Between Russia […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:France rejects Israeli accusations of anti-semitism as 'absurd'
France rejects Israeli accusations of anti-semitism as 'absurd' French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot dismissed as "absurd and slanderous" Israel’s claim that European countries are fuelling antisemitism by criticising its actions in Gaza. "Accusing of encouraging anti-Semitism or [supporting] Hamas whoever defends the two-state solution is absurd and slanderous",Barrot wrote on X, reaffirming that France remains...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Bird flu cases spreading faster and with greater impacts - report
Avian influenza is no longer just an animal health issue, with rising mammal cases and severe ecosystem, trade, and food security impacts as outbreaks become more widespread and impact a broader range of species, a new report shows.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia begin biggest prisoner swap of the war
Trump congratulates Kyiv and Moscow for going ahead with deal agreed in Istanbul
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump’s attack on Harvard won’t make America great again
Banning foreign students from US universities will hurt the economy and slow innovation
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Diplomats call for renewed world order to confront Trump tariff chaos
Multilateralism is the only way to preserve peace and order, Croatian envoy tells Beijing conference.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Opinion: Israel's genocide in Gaza is a war on demographics
Opinion: Israel's genocide in Gaza is a war on demographics The ongoinggenocidein Gaza, which has killed nearly54,000Palestinians, along with various plans toexpelthe remaining survivors, has one primary goal: to safeguard the Jewish settler-colony ofIsraelby restoring the lost Jewish demographic majority, which had been achieved through mass killings andexpulsionssince 1948. Zionists understood early on that the only...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Fitch keeps Hong Kong’s ‘AA-’ credit rating, as government touts fiscal strength
Ratings agency warns over impact of US-China trade war on GDP and worsening balance sheet, but maintains ‘stable’ outlook.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Romanian director keeps memory of the Holocaust alive
Jewish director Erwin Simsensohn recently put on an opera about the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. He tells DW how vital it is to educate people about the Holocaust and the threat from right-wing extremism.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Police Minister Senzo Mchunu debunks Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims in quarterly crime report
The statistics from the first three months of the year show an overall drop in crime but gender-based violence continued to be a concern
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Russia casts doubt over Vatican as potential venue for Ukraine peace talks
Pope Leo had said the Vatican could act as a mediator in global conflicts, but Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said ‘many people are fantasising’ about meeting location.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The case of the minister and the HIV activists: Are we entering denialism 2.0?
Activists say the health minister is in denial over the impact of US funding cuts and accusing them and the media of overblowing the crisis and spreading disinformation
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:FCA bans third ex-Credit Suisse banker over ‘tuna bonds’ scandal
Detelina Subeva’s decision to keep $200,000 in tainted funds revealed lack of ‘ethical compass’, says regulator
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Africa: Six Public Health Champions Celebrated At the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly
[WHO] At an award ceremony taking place during a Plenary of the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 23 May 2025, public health prizes and awards were presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Britain's economy shows signs of positive momentum — but the UK may not be out of the woods just yet
This week has given Britain three reasons to be optimistic.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Miranda Governor Candidate Elio Serrano Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Power
The Socialist candidate is optimistic about his victory in the May 25 elections. During an interview with teleSUR President Patricia Villegas, Elio Serrano, the candidate for governor of Miranda state, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening grassroots power in the region. RELATED: Over 400 International Observers To Monitor the Venezuelan Elections “We will work to consolidate […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Rogue EU lawmaker Kartheiser to meet Kremlin officials in Moscow
The leadership of his European party is threatening to expel the Luxembourgish MEP.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to spend HK$300 million on flood-control steps to protect from megastorms
Authorities outline strategies and facility upgrades to better protect city from extreme weather events such as super typhoons and flooding that hit in 2023.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At Summit With GCC and ASEAN, China’s Maritime Ambitions Complicate Its Trade Alliance Plans
Beijing will attend the ASEAN-China-GCC summit in the hopes of forging new commercial partnerships against U.S. tariffs, but a recent white paper doubling down on its South China Sea claims will deter ASEAN leaders.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Singapore cabinet sworn in as PM Lawrence Wong vows to steer country through new world order
Speaking at the Istana, Wong pledges to review and update Singapore’s economic strategies to meet the challenges of the new global landscape.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Inspectors did not need to look for ship flaws, Hong Kong disaster probe told
Most inspectors ‘would just walk past and ignore’ defects, retired Marine Department official tells inquest into Lamma ferry tragedy.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US ‘gold card’ fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump’s attempt to entice wealthy Chinese to the US to Shenzhen’s ‘volatile’ trade in April, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Could Trump’s Deals in the Middle East Secure US Influence Against China?
The agreements signed during Trump’s tour satisfy the Gulf’s strategic interests in ways China cannot.But will the reality live up to the hype?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Is Labour’s post-Brexit reset a victory or a betrayal?
Plus: Starmer’s Chagos deal
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