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N.J. Transit engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted trains to NYC

New Jersey Transitโ€™s train engineers have reached a tentative deal to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Iโ€™ve helped hundreds of Americans move abroadโ€”here are 5 of the most welcoming countries in Europe

"So many people who want to leave the U.S. start with a seemingly simple question: Where should I go?" says She Hit Refresh founder Cepee Tabibian. She can help.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Mass Displacement in Northeastern Nigeria as Militants Overrun Marte

At least 20,000 people have fled the town of Marte, near the Cameroon border, after Islamist militants ramped up attacks, raising fears of a renewed insurgency, according to Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum. Marte, resettled four years ago after being under insurgent control, has now been overrun again by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Marathon Putin-Trump call leaves EU in limbo on Ukraine war

The Vatican might host future Russia-Ukraine talks on a peace "memorandum", but Putin refused any immediate ceasefire in a phone call with Trump on Monday.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Israel's finance minister vows to 'level' all of Gaza

Israel's finance minister vows to 'level' all of Gaza Israeli forces will flatten Gaza the same way they flatten the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, Israelโ€™s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed, according to reports in Al Jazeera on Monday. โ€œJust as we levelled Rafah, we will level all of Gaza,โ€ Smotrich said in comments reported by the Israeli Army Radio. โ€œThe armyโ€™s operation aims to occupy and cleanse areas in...

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Following his call with Putin, Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks ‘immediately’

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for more than two hours Monday, after the White House said the U.S. leader has grown โ€œfrustratedโ€ with the Ukraine conflict.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israeli army violates Syrian sovereignty once again

Damascus, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Israeli occupation forces broke into Syrian territory today, located in the southwestern province of Quneitra, at about 60 kilometers southwest of Damascus, the capital. According to the testimonies of locals, the Zionist vehicles advanced towards Tal Kroum hill near the village of Jaba. The post Israeli army violates Syrian sovereignty once again first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Extremist Settlers Torch Palestinian Farmlands in Hebron

Extremist armed colonists set fire on Monday evening to fruit-bearing trees and agricultural crops in the Palestinian community of Khallet al-Furn in the village of Birin east of Hebron, according to a local official. Farid Burqan, head of the Birin Village Council, told WAFA that armed colonists from the illegal colonial outpost of Adoraim set [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Petro thanks Cuba and Venezuela for peace mediations in Colombia

Bogota, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, today expressed his gratitude to Cuba and Venezuela, guarantor countries of the peace processes in his nation, for their efforts to contribute to seal an agreement between insurgent groups and the Government. The post Petro thanks Cuba and Venezuela for peace mediations in Colombia first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Jose Marti honored in the U.S. on anniversary of his death in combat

Washington, May 19 (Prensa Latina) With white flowers at the foot of the bronze statue that guards the Cuban Embassy in the United States, its collective honored the National Hero Jose Marti on the 130th anniversary of his death in combat. The post Jose Marti honored in the U.S. on anniversary of his death in combat first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

President Maduro: the Albanian Mafia Ruling Ecuador Wants to Sabotage Venezuelan Elections

On Sunday, Venezuelans will elect 24 governors, 285 national legislators and 260 members of the state legislative councils. On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and senior government officials met at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas to assess new terrorist plans that the transnational far-right is attempting to implement in connection with the upcoming elections RELATED: [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the worldโ€™s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country."I congratulate the government and people of Papua New Guinea on this incredible achievement,...

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

New season of ‘Sesame Street’ to stream on Netflix and air on PBS

Starting later this year, new Sesame Street episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UK and EU agree post-Brexit reset at showpiece summit

Starmer accused of โ€˜surrenderโ€™ by the Tories after finalising new arrangements on fisheries and agriculture

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ukraine: Trump says ceasefire talks to start 'immediately'

The US President spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putin, more reserved, said he would work with Ukraine on a 'memorandum' on a possible peace accord.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?

A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Soviet Cars in Cuba: Rolling Relics Still on the Move

On the streets of Cuba, Soviet-era cars continue to play a key role in daily life, decades after the Cold War ended. Models such as the Lada, Moskvich, Volga, Niva, and Zilโ€”mass-imported during the Soviet eraโ€”are still a common sight across the islandโ€™s cities and towns, becoming true icons of the Cuban urban landscape. RELATED: [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

As Israel’s blockade pushes Gaza towards famine, aid workers say they feel helpless

Humanitarian workers in Gaza have overflowed with anger, frustration and horror as Israelโ€™s blockade pushed the territory into famine.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

22 countries demand Israel allow โ€˜full resumptionโ€™ of Gaza aid

Joint statement released as UN said 9 aid trucks authorised to enter Gaza, describing it as โ€˜drop in the oceanโ€™ amid the humanitarian crisis.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How India Is Reducing Dependence on China for Rare Earth Minerals

Through recycling, R&D, and diversifying imports as well as by facilitating a regional market for rare earth minerals, the dependence on the Chinese supply chain can be reduced.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

What the post-Brexit reset deal means for the UK

Agreement ranges over food, fishing, defence and youth mobility, but much remains to be finalised

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gazaโ€™s children donโ€™t deserve to starve

By withholding aid and now allowing only โ€˜minimalโ€™ food supplies, Israelโ€™s government is losing whatโ€™s left of its moral authority

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

A first step towards rebuilding UK-EU ties

Hard-fought reset lays bare the realities of the post-Brexit relationship

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill

Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Defiant Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appears in court

Tundu Lissu makes his first appearance in court since his arrest on treason charges last month.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy

Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMeโ€™s 15 million customers.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hospital Construction Progresses in DPRK under 20ร—10 Policy

Pyongyang, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The construction of three large hospitals in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is progressing at a good pace, encouraged by the 20x10 policy, according a report from the state news agency. The post Hospital Construction Progresses in DPRK under 2010 Policy first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Far Right Plans Terrorist Attacks to Sabotage the Venezuelan Elections: Cabello

The Citizen Security minister announced a full suspension of flights from Colombia. On Monday, Venezuelaโ€™s Minister of Citizen Security Diosdado Cabello confirmed the arrest of 38 people allegedly linked to far-right plans to sabotage the countryโ€™s upcoming elections, scheduled for May 25. RELATED: Venezuelan Electoral Council Conducts Audit Ahead of Upcoming Elections Among those detained [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel allows limited aid to enter Gaza for the first time in nearly three months

Israel allows limited aid to enter Gaza for the first time in nearly three months On Monday, the first aid trucks entered Gaza after nearly three months of Israelโ€™s complete blockade, according to the UN. According to Tom Fletcher, undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, nine trucks of aid, including baby food, have been cleared to enter the Gaza Strip via the Karem Abu Salem...

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Colombia investigates attack in which 7 people were injured in Cali

Bogota, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Colombian public forces are deployed in the southwestern city of Cali, to restore security and capture the guilty ones of an attack that injured three police officers and four civilians, the day before. The post Colombia investigates attack in which 7 people were injured in Cali first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

Pedro Sรกnchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Russian Army takes control of towns in Donetsk and Sumi

Moscow, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces extended their control in the area of the special military operation to the villages of Novoolenovka in Donetsk and Maryino in Sumi, reported the Defense Ministry. The post Russian Army takes control of towns in Donetsk and Sumi first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

ICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute

The tiny island of Mbanie measures just 30 hectares but has been at the center of a territorial dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The world court has found in favor of the latter.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Malema says Afrikaner asylum seekers look like โ€˜car guardsโ€™, not farmers

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said that had AfriForum chief executive Kallie Kriel and his former deputy, Ernst Roets, have sought asylum in the US, they would have become โ€˜hobosโ€™

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Indonesia issues highest alert due to erupting volcano

Jakarta, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Indonesian authorities raised on Monday the eruption alert to the highest level in the area surrounding Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, in the country's south-central region, due to an increase in its volcanic activity. The post Indonesia issues highest alert due to erupting volcano first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina