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Panama considers resuming commercial flights with Venezuela

Panama City, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced today that his government will consider resuming commercial flights with Venezuela, which have been suspended since July 2024, although he ruled out reestablishing diplomatic relations. The post Panama considers resuming commercial flights with Venezuela first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Judge allows Mahmoud Khalil to hold newborn son for first time despite Trump administration objections

Detained activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his son for the first time after a judge blocked the Trump administrationโ€™s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UN Expert Warns Somaliaโ€™s Counter-Terrorism Laws Threaten Human Rights

UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul has raised concerns over Somaliaโ€™s counter-terrorism framework, warning that overbroad laws, excessive security measures, and the use of military courts risk violating fundamental human rights. After a ten-day official visit to Somalia, Saul acknowledged the governmentโ€™s efforts to combat terrorism through military operations, law enforcement, and de-radicalization programs, but...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

India launches global anti-terrorism promotion campaign

New Delhi, May 22 (Prensa Latina) India launched its global anti-terrorism campaign with the arrival of multi-party delegations to the United Arab Emirates and Japan to exercise their right to self-defense following Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The post India launches global anti-terrorism promotion campaign first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Multiple people on private jet that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say

The aircraft appeared to strike at least one home and smash through half a dozen vehicles.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

California EV mandate in peril as US Senate sends bill to Trump

President expected to approve Republican measure to overturn state ban on petrol-fuelled cars

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Colombia stops poultry imports from Brazil due to avian influenza

Bogota, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Agricultural Institute has temporarily stopped the import of live birds, their products, and byproducts from Brazil due to the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) recently detected in the South American country. The post Colombia stops poultry imports from Brazil due to avian influenza first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Once a crypto skeptic, Trump is now a big fan of the industry

Thursday nightโ€™s event for the 220 biggest buyers of the $TRUMP meme coin has instead raised questions about potentially shadowy buyers using the anonymity of the internet to buy access to the president.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

The Enduring Mystery of the Moai: Rapa Nuiโ€™s Silent Sentinels

The Moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) have captivated the world since Dutch explorers first arrived on Easter Sunday in 1722. Even by the late 19th century, French traveler Pierre Loti described them as โ€œcolossal heads emerging from the earth,โ€ remnants of a lost civilization watching over visitors from the past. Despite centuries of [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil holds one-month son for first time

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil holds one-month son for first time Detained American green card holder and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his one-month-old son for the first time on Thursday. A federal judge blocked the Trump administrationโ€™s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass barrier. Khalil's wife, a US citizen, recently slammed the Trump administration for...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trumpโ€™s tax bill triumph could be a poisoned chalice for Republicans

Sweeping cuts and increased debt risk alienating voters and investors

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Georgia's EU accession is moving 'in a very active way', first deputy prime minister tells Euronews

Since last year, Georgiaโ€™s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the countryโ€™s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students

US President Donald Trump's administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students. International students at the university will be forced to transfer to another school or leave the country.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

FDA advisers debate COVID vaccine recipe amid questions about fall shots

Government vaccine advisers are meeting to decide if the recipe for COVID-19 vaccines needs updating for this fall and winter.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ramaphosa fails to rebut Trumpโ€™s false โ€˜white genocideโ€™ narrative

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Donald Trump in a bid to reset US ties.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Happy birthday to me! Trump's mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows

Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250thanniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

On the South African road incorrectly identified as a 'burial site' by Trump

The US president said video of crosses on the road was evidence of the scale of attacks on white farmers.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Anthropic launches Claude 4, its most powerful AI model yet

Anthropic, the Amazon-backed OpenAI rival, on Thursday launched its most powerful group of AI models yet: Claude 4.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Georgia jails opposition leader amid crackdown on dissent

Zurab Japaridze, a leader of the country's largest opposition party, has been placed in pre-trial detention. The government has been clamping down on dissent after massive protests last year.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Citing China โ€˜activityโ€™, Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Almost 6,800 enrollees expected to be affected as Homeland Security chief also accuses university of fostering antisemitism.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Heavy Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon

Heavy Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon Israel has launched more strikes on Lebanon on Thursday, according to Arabic media reports. The Israeli strikes hit Sujoud, Touline, Sawanna, and the Rihan Mountain. Lebanonโ€™s National News Agency said the Israeli strikes were some of the heaviest since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel went into effect in November 2024.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

President Maduro Stands Firm Against Foreign Interference and Mafia Groups

In a victory for the Bolivarian Revolution, the Venezuelan government, under the leadership of President Nicolas Maduro, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and national sovereignty by dismantling a dangerous international mercenary network. Thirty-eight individuals, comprising Ecuadorians, Colombians, and Albanians linked to a transnational mafia, were arrested for plotting...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Greek prime minister calls Israel's war on Gaza 'unjustified'

Greek prime minister calls Israel's war on Gaza 'unjustified' Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Israel's current war on the Gaza Strip was "unjustified", as he called for an immediate ceasefire in the enclave and the resumption of humanitarian aid. โ€œWhat is happening there is unjustified and unacceptable. Israel must stop these operations immediately,โ€ Mitsotakis told Greek media. Greece has emerged as a...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Russia says it received Ukraineโ€™s list of names for major prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Health system at breaking point as hostilities further intensify in Gaza, WHO warns

Israelโ€™s intensified military operations continue to threaten an already weakened health system, amidst worsening mass population displacement and acute shortages of food, water, medical supplies, fuel and shelter. Four major hospitals in Gaza (Kamal Adwan Hospital, Indonesia Hospital, Hamad Hospital for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics, and European Gaza Hospital) have had to suspend medical services in the past week...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

U.S. Mint moves ahead with plans to kill the penny

WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. This move comes as the cost of making pennies has increased markedly, by upward of 20% in 2024, according to the Treasury. By stopping the penny's production, the...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump blocks Harvardโ€™s ability to enrol international students

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says move is response to university's refusal to comply with Trump's demands.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Rapper Kid Cudi tells court Sean โ€˜Diddyโ€™ Combs broke into his house

Rapper says he also questioned Diddy about his car catching fire in his driveway after he started dating the hip-hop starโ€™s ex-girlfriend.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How to prepare (affordably) for heat, smoke and wildfire

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get some tips on how to prepare your home for the summer's hot weather, and possible smoke and wildfires; map out PFAS contamination across Canada; and learn why many new cars being sold worldwide are electric โ€” and what that could mean for Canada.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

US Supreme Court hits deadlock in case of publicly funded religious school

The high court's decision avoids setting precedent but allows a lower court's ruling barring the school to stand.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Will Thailand's deep south ever see lasting peace?

Conflict in Thailand's deep south has persisted for more than two decades. With violence surging again this year, can lasting peace be achieved?

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Republicans should โ€˜kick the living daylightsโ€™ out of IRA over-reach, says Joe Manchinย 

Former West Virginia senator also cautions Trump against gutting Bidenโ€™s landmark climate bill in its entirety in interview with the FT

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

House Republicans narrowly passed Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill. Here’s what’s in it

Republicans are trying to make permanent the individual income and estate tax cuts passed in Trump's first term plus enact promises he made in the 2024 campaign to not tax tips, overtime and interest on some auto loans.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour