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Global pandemic accord adopted by WHO amid U.S. absence
Members of the World Health Organization have adopted an agreement intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:
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Can the EU do enough to attract scientists to work in its countries?
Europe is home to more thantwomillion researchers and the bloc wants to attract many more, especially after restrictions imposed by the US government on the scientific community. Will the "Choose Europe" initiative be enough to make the EU a world leader in science?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hungary Withdrawals From International Criminal Court Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Previously, only Burundi and the Philippines had withdrawn from this tribunal. On Tuesday, Hungary’s Parliament approved the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), in response to the tribunal’s decision to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes in Gaza. RELATED: Thousands Protest in Jerusalem Against Netanyahu’s “Anti-Democratic” Decision to Oust Shin […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Cruise ship Star Voyager to make Hong Kong its home port from June to November
Operator making a comeback in Asia following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong in 2022 due to pandemic.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why governments should not hide behind forests to meet their emissions goals
Australia and Brazil are relying on land carbon storage to hit their climate targets, but this is a risky approachthat could see fossil fuel emissions rise The post Why governments should not hide behind forests to meet their emissions goals appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sudan: UN Expert Urges End to Attacks on Sudan's Civilian Infrastructure
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The designated UN expert on human rights in Sudan, Radhouane Nouicer, has expressed deep concern at the recent intensification of drone strikes and the expansion of the conflict to the Red Sea state in eastern Sudan.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence
Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:IN PHOTOS | Chelsea Flower Show blooms with royals, celebs
Running from May 20 to 24, the Chelsea Gardening Show by the Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K. sees garden designers competing to earn coveted bronze, silver or gold medals with their imaginative landscapes and floral displays.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Speculations and misinformation after Biden's cancer diagnosis
US President Trump's allies have fueled speculation about Biden's recent aggressive cancer diagnosis, implying that his medical team may have concealed the condition.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:This vanishing whale species may be reproducing too slowly to avoid extinction
Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China’s Xi doubles down on self-reliance, rallying officials to bolster manufacturing
Call comes during the president’s visit to a bearings factory in Henan province, as China remains locked in a trade and tech rivalry with the United States.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza each day, government says
The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Will a China-US Tug of War Ensue Over Rakhine State?
Growing U.S. interest in Myanmar’s Rakhine State could prompt China to ramp up its backing for the military junta in Naypyidaw.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China Expresses Willingness to Support Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Beijing is open to cooperating with the international community in negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said her country is willing to support dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as a path toward achieving a lasting and fair peace agreement between the two countries. RELATED: China Denounces U.S. Protectionism […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US
A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK halts Israel trade talks amid Gaza conflict, imposes sanctions over West Bank
The announcement came after UK PM Keir Starmer criticised Israel, calling the suffering of children in Gaza “utterly intolerable” and reiterated his call for a ceasefire.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Members of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate arrested for operating office too close to library
During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Singapore’s HDB corridors compared with South China Sea row? US embassy slammed over video
The video compares rule violations over cluttering along HDB corridors with what it refers to as China’s illegal actions in the waterways.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NC Fires a Disaster Relief Subcontractor Founded by Former ReBuild NC Boss
The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management last week fired a subcontractor that had been founded by top officials at ReBuild NC, the now discredited state agency that botched response efforts after hurricanes Matthew and Florence in 2016 and 2018. The company, PathBuilt, had been hired to work on disaster recovery in western North Carolina. […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Qatari PM denies jumbo jet gift to Trump is bribery
The plain story is a ministry of defense to department of defense transaction," Qatar's prime minister said of the prospective plane gift.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 2-year high of 3.4%
Construction and financing sectors notably affected as experts warn of further increases to the rate throughout the year.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How the End of World War II Changed Mongolia’s Fate
The events surrounding the end of WWII cemented Mongolia's national independence and sovereignty.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Libya: Civilians Caught in Militia Clashes
Click to expand Image Boys walk past a damaged armored vehicle of an armed group after heavy clashes between militias rocked the capital and resulted in civilian casualties and destruction of homes, Tripoli, Libya, May 14, 2025. 2025 AP Photo/Yousef Murad (Beirut) – Rival armed groups and quasi-state forces inLibya failed to protect civilians during clashes in Tripoli last week, leading to civilian deaths and damage...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK and European Union agree to post-Brexit reset deal
The U.K. and European Union finally agreed to reset relations Monday after Britain's acrimonious exit from the EU in 2020.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia
The new sanctions target the ‘Shadow Fleet’ and energy revenues. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 189 vessels of the “Shadow Fleet” that help circumvent restrictions on Russian oil. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% of Seats in Local Elections […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The Strategic Consequences of the Liberal-National Coalition Split in Australia
The Liberal Party and the National Party have had a permanent coalition since 1946. Not anymore.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s CUHK eyes scholars from US amid higher education turmoil in country
Institution president Dennis Lo also says tariff tensions between China and US have driven up prices of equipment, chemicals.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Re-configuring India’s Higher Command
This re-configuration is aimed at replacing the Indian military’s current 17 single-service commands with a smaller number of integrated theatre commands.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s hold over rare metals, China cuts mortgage rate benchmark: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s grip on the global supply of rare minerals to Beijing cutting a key mortgage rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can space become Hong Kong’s new frontier industry? Experts think so
Experts raise suggestion at Global Prosperity Summit and call on city to act as ‘superconnector’ for building consensus on industry rules.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?
EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What the blackout in Spain, Portugal says about renewables
The recent power outage in Spain and Portugal has raised questions about the stability of solar and wind power. It also reignited the debate around the phasing out of nuclear energy.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What does the blackout in Spain, Portugal tell us about renewables?
Last month's power outage in Spain and Portugal has prompted questions over the stability of solar and wind. In its wake, debates around the phasing out of nuclear energy have been reignited.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for iconic 'Napalm Girl' Vietnam War image
The haunting image, seen around the world and hailed as a defining symbol of the Vietnam War’s horrors, is once again under scrutiny as questions resurface about who actually took the photograph.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan ramps up SME support to attract European investment and fuel economic growth
Kazakhstan is stepping up support for small and medium-sized businesses. With more financing, reforms, and trade incentives, the goal is to grow its SME base and attract more European investment.
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