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Urgent action needed to ‘pull Yemen back from the brink of catastrophe’
Noor, a 16-month-old toddler, is from the Lahj governorate in the southwest corner of Yemen. A UN-partner volunteer diagnosed her with severe malnutrition – and her story became headline news when the UN relief chief recounted it to the Security Council during an impassioned briefing last week.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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Scam centres are a ‘human rights crisis’, independent experts warn
Southeast Asian nations should do more to protect people from being reeled into scam farms, top independent human rights experts said on Wednesday.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Aid trucks still waiting for Israeli green light inside enclave
UN aid workers said on Wednesday that they are still waiting for permission from Israel to distribute five trucks worth of lifesaving relief that was allowed into Gaza at the start of the week, after an 11-week blockade.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Remains Elusive After Trump’s Phone Calls
There are few signs of concrete and defined progress in the possible peace negotiations. Ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine “will begin immediately,” said U.S. President Donald Trump after his two-hour call Monday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, depicting “the tone and spirit of the conversation” as “excellent.” RELATED: Putin Visits Kursk for the […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:British climbers conquer Mount Everest in record time using Xenon gas innovation
Xenon is a colourless, odourless gas with anaesthetic properties that can improve acclimatisation and protect against altitude sickness.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for licensed issuers to sell to public
Law sets up a ‘risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regime’ with public protection in mind, head of city’s monetary authority says.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Why Iran 'cannot turn back time' on public hijab rule
Iranian women increasingly resist the public headscarf rule. Despite ongoing repression, Iran's regime seems powerless to stop social change.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Dozens of trucks of humanitarian aid for Gaza still sitting at border entry
Israel began allowing dozens of humanitarian trucks into Gaza on Tuesday, but the aid has not yet reached Palestinians in desperate need, according to aid groups.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:10 arrested in Hong Kong in bribery case centred on CK Asset development
ICAC alleges that subcontractors offered site supervisors perks in exchange for lax oversight of steel rebar work on Anderson Road project.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong seeking proposals to revamp Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Authorities emphasise commitment to promoting the terminal for hosting more non-cruise and commercial events during off-peak seasons.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:British soldiers make Everest history using new method
The former special forces troops used xenon gas to acclimatise to climbing at high altitudes more quickly.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Putin Visits Kursk for the First Time Since the Expulsion of Ukrainian Troops
He visited the Kursk-2 nuclear power plant, which is currently under construction. On Tuesday afternoon, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the border region of Kursk for the first time since the expulsion of Ukrainian troops that had occupied the area since August 2024. RELATED: China Expresses Willingness to Support Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Putin met with […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers on keeping Australia out of recession amid the ‘dark shadow’ of global instability
From super changes to avoiding recession, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the government’s priorities when Parliament returns in July.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Malaysians slam plan to raise civil servant retirement age to 65: ‘Let them rest’
Proponents say healthy seniors want to keep working, critics say it would burden older workers and block youth employment.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:U.S. adviser reportedly pushed officials to rewrite intelligence so it would not be used against Trump
A top adviser to the U.S. director of national intelligence acknowledged in a March 24 email that the Venezuelan government may not have specifically directed the activities of a gang that the Trump administration has used to justify fast-tracking deportations of immigrants.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:India government accused of ‘mischievous intent’ in Tharoor pick for Kashmir mission
Complaints about Shashi Tharoor’s diplomatic role shows the rifts in the Congress Party, which the ruling party can exploit, analysts say.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Pakistan: Suicide bomber targets children's school bus
Authorities in Pakistan are investigating the circumstances of a suspected suicide attack that killed at least four children in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Teen health at ‘tipping point’ as 464 million youth at risk of obesity by 2030, report warns
Teens worldwide are moving away from alcohol and cigarettes, but are facing increasing obesity and mental health issues, a new Lancet report reveals.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:China’s rare earth exports surged ahead of Trump trade war escalation
Chinese critical mineral exports rose sharply ahead of “Liberation Day” tariffs, analysts warn overseas dependence could last years.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Golden Dome shows US ‘obsessed with absolute security’, China says
Foreign ministry says missile defence system ‘violates the principle of peaceful use of outer space’ and risks turning it into battlefield.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Rise of Pakistan’s General Munir amid India conflict reshapes military politics: ‘a hero now’
General Asim Munir has seen his popularity surge after conflict with India, as praise and promotion follow, strengthening the military’s influence in Pakistan.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Nationals say Coalition split not unanimous as Littleproud takes swipe at election policy ‘fiasco’
Nationals deputy leader said party room was ‘not unanimous but was quite conclusive’ on the question of breaking away from Liberal partyHow Littleproud’s irresistible force met Ley’s immovable objectSussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclearWhat does the split mean for Australian politics? – Full Story podcastThe Nationals were divided on the decision to abandon the Coalition, David...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'Marginalized' Lawmakers Refuse Post-Meeting Unity Photo With President Boakai, Say Concerns Remain Unaddressed
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- What was anticipated to be a moment of unity and institutional reconciliation between President Joseph Boakai and members of the House of Representatives instead ended with a quiet protest on Tuesday when seven lawmakers declined to take part in a post-meeting photo with the Liberian leader.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting
Countries including Spain, Ireland and Finland raise concerns about the song contest's public vote.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Aide to Ukraine's ex-President Yanukovych shot dead in Spain
Andrii Portnov, a former member of parliament in Ukraine, was sanctioned by the US over corruption allegations. He was shot dead outside a school in Madrid.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong is launching 9 ‘hotspot projects’ to boost tourism. So what are they?
Government working group hopes new tourism strategy will offer visitors unique insights into city’s culture, heritage and natural beauty.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Govt Assures Citizens Of Preparedness To Tackle Mpox
[New Dawn] The Liberian government says it is fully prepared to handle and control the recent monkeypox outbreak in the country.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Braving the Storm - Senators Proposed Act to Establish Muslim Holidays.
[New Dawn] A proposed Act to establish Islamic Holidays in Liberia has begun stirring debate here, before Senate Pro-temp Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence can even open the communication.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The trillion dollar question — what next for EU financing for development?
EU member states are under pressure come up with a credible offer for the UN Financing for Development Conference in Seville at the end of June. The question is whether the EU will demonstrate the political will to do so, and whether Spain — as host country — can move the bloc forward, warn Oxfam, Action Aid and Eurodad.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong private clinics must apply for licence from October, amid rules revamp
‘Negative vetting’ process will see licensing regime gazetted on Friday, following earlier moves targeting hospitals and day procedure centres.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:How China’s military might use anti-AI tactics on the battlefields of the future
For the first time, the official PLA Daily spells out how it might target an enemy’s AI combat models.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:UN faces 20 percent job cuts and mergers in cashflow crisis
Faced with a chronic cashflow crisis as the US and others cut funding, the UN secretary general has given a task force a sweeping mandate to overhaul and merge UN agencies.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:‘Special and different’: former envoys tout Hong Kong’s unique global value
City’s economic openness, diversity, and willingness to ‘trade with everyone’ highlighted at Global Prosperity Summit amid US-China trade war.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides in roadside attack
The mayor's private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Workers flee as thick smoke spews from Cathay flight simulator in Hong Kong
Hundreds of employees evacuated to outdoor area at Cathay City on Lantau Island.
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