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Champions for Change: World football teams up with UN development goals

Football unites fans worldwide โ€“ but on Wednesday it matched the sportโ€™s global reach with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the lead-up toWorld Football Day, marked on 25 May.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN alarmed after warning shots fired at foreign diplomats in the West Bank

The UN has called for an investigation following reports that Israeli forces opened fire on a diplomatic delegation near the Jenin camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Remains Elusive After Trumpโ€™s Phone Calls

There are few signs of concrete and defined progress in the possible peace negotiations. Ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine โ€œwill begin immediately,โ€ said U.S. President Donald Trump after his two-hour call Monday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, depicting โ€œthe tone and spirit of the conversationโ€ as โ€œexcellent.โ€ RELATED: Putin Visits Kursk for the [โ€ฆ]

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

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for licensed issuers to sell to public

Law sets up a โ€˜risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regimeโ€™ with public protection in mind, head of cityโ€™s monetary authority says.

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

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

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 [โ€ฆ]

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

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers on keeping Australia out of recession amid the โ€˜dark shadowโ€™ of global instability

From super changes to avoiding recession, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the governmentโ€™s priorities when Parliament returns in July.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Malaysians slam plan to raise civil servant retirement age to 65: โ€˜Let them restโ€™

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

India government accused of โ€˜mischievous intentโ€™ in Tharoor pick for Kashmir mission

Complaints about Shashi Tharoorโ€™s diplomatic role shows the rifts in the Congress Party, which the ruling party can exploit, analysts say.

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

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Teen health at โ€˜tipping pointโ€™ 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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinaโ€™s rare earth exports surged ahead of Trump trade war escalation

Chinese critical mineral exports rose sharply ahead of โ€œLiberation Dayโ€ tariffs, analysts warn overseas dependence could last years.

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

Trumpโ€™s Golden Dome shows US โ€˜obsessed with absolute securityโ€™, China says

Foreign ministry says missile defence system โ€˜violates the principle of peaceful use of outer spaceโ€™ and risks turning it into battlefield.

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

Rise of Pakistanโ€™s General Munir amid India conflict reshapes military politics: โ€˜a hero nowโ€™

General Asim Munir has seen his popularity surge after conflict with India, as praise and promotion follow, strengthening the militaryโ€™s influence in Pakistan.

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

Nationals say Coalition split not unanimous as Littleproud takes swipe at election policy โ€˜fiascoโ€™

Nationals deputy leader said party room was โ€˜not unanimous but was quite conclusiveโ€™ on the question of breaking away from Liberal partyHow Littleproudโ€™s irresistible force met Leyโ€™s immovable objectSussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclearWhat does the split mean for Australian politics? โ€“ Full Story podcastThe Nationals were divided on the decision to abandon the Coalition, David...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kong is launching 9 โ€˜hotspot projectsโ€™ to boost tourism. So what are they?

Government working group hopes new tourism strategy will offer visitors unique insights into cityโ€™s culture, heritage and natural beauty.

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

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The trillion dollar question โ€” 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 โ€” as host country โ€” can move the bloc forward, warn Oxfam, Action Aid and Eurodad.

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

Hong Kong private clinics must apply for licence from October, amid rules revamp

โ€˜Negative vettingโ€™ process will see licensing regime gazetted on Friday, following earlier moves targeting hospitals and day procedure centres.

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

How Chinaโ€™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 enemyโ€™s AI combat models.

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

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: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

โ€˜Special and differentโ€™: former envoys tout Hong Kongโ€™s unique global value

Cityโ€™s economic openness, diversity, and willingness to โ€˜trade with everyoneโ€™ highlighted at Global Prosperity Summit amid US-China trade war.

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

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: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

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.

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

Israeli strikes kill 82 in Gaza, as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians

The strikes occur amid halted aid delivery as international pressure, including from the new pope, increases for Israel to ease its offensive.

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