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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 Guterres’s spokesman, said no humanitarian supplies have been able to leave the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel. β€œNone of the supplies have been able to leave the Kerem Shalom loading area,”...

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

Germany busts group suspected of procuring visas for wealthy Chinese

The network is believed to have helped a large number of Chinese nationals enter and stay in Germany, charging up to US$260,790 per case.

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

Target’s retail woes make it prime activist bait

The strong performance of Walmart and Costco strengthens the case for an agitator

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

Trump’s Middle East dealmaking could reshape the global AI raceΒ 

Success rides on how leaders in the region decide to focus their spending

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

Marsh McLennan settles $143mn lawsuit over role in Greensill collapse

US firm White Oak alleged broker failed to pass on crucial information about collapsed firm’s cover

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

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

Listen to Afrikaners, not Trump, on the state of South Africa

The white minority does have justified anxieties but many are thriving and it is absurd to talk of a β€˜genocide’

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

'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

Murder of Ukrainian ex-official in Spain raises alarm on hybrid war in EU

The murder of a former Ukrainian official in Spain, as well as new EU sanctions, have thrown a spotlight on escalating 'hybrid warfare' in Europe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Career Education Is Having a Moment. Here’s How It’s Adapting for Future Jobs

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is at a turning point. What once lived on the margins of academic planning is now front and center in national ...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao comes out of retirement at 46 for Vegas fight

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement at 46 years old and is scheduled to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19, nearly four years after his last professional fight.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

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 Maryland’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, […]

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

Donald Trump Jnr says β€˜maybe one day’ he could run for US president

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

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

Israeli soldiers fire towards foreign diplomats in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers fired towards a group of foreign diplomats on a visit to Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

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

Ukrainian power broker shot dead in Spain

Portnov was a key associate of Ukraine's pro-Russian former president, and a towering figure in the judicial system.

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

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

Venezuela’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 β€œRepublic Plan,” a security operation designed to ensure peace and order during Sunday’s legislative and regional elections. RELATED: President Maduro Encourages Participation in […]

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

Cabinet approves strategy identifying platinum, manganese, iron ore, coal and chrome as critical minerals

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the strategy would help ensure policy and regulatory certainty in the mining sector

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

MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget β€˜chaos’

uMkhonto weSizwe party is calling for the nationalisation of mineral resources, land redistribution without compensation and the expansion of the VAT zero-rated basket

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

Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties

The EFF criticises it as β€˜unimaginative’ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ending β€˜unchecked government spending’

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

China and ASEAN complete free trade area negotiations

Beijing, May 21 (Prensa Latina) China and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced on Wednesday the successful completion of all negotiations on the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA). The post China and ASEAN complete free trade area negotiations first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

Palestinian NGOs accuse Israel of obstructing aid to Gaza

Ramallah, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Amjad Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Network, accused Israel on Wednesday of obstructing the entry of trucks laden with aid for the Gaza Strip. The post Palestinian NGOs accuse Israel of obstructing aid to Gaza first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

Italy tightens rules for Italian descendants to become citizens

Applicants for an Italian passport must now have one parent or grandparent who was a citizen by birth.

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

A β€˜fundamental regime shift’ could be underway as investors rethink U.S. assets, ECB says

In its latest Financial Stability Review, the central bank discussed the recent spike in market volatility.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Armenian organized crime rings charged with stealing $83 million in Amazon cargo

The group allegedly posed as legitimate truck drivers, then siphoned off goods destined for Amazon warehouses to sell for a profit or gift to other associates.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump White House urges Supreme Court to shield Musk’s Doge from transparency orders

The US government argues that Doge is a presidential advisory body, not a federal agency, and is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.

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