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Controversial US-backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians collect food from a site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, whose work the UN calls a "distraction".

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

How WeChat Users Perceive the China-US Trade War

Discussions on Chinaโ€™s most ubiquitous social media platform provide a unique window in Chinese public perceptions of the tariffs.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Australiaโ€™s youngest-ever senator Charlotte Walker has a lot to learn but says she is โ€˜not naiveโ€™

Walker unexpectedly took the sixth Senate spot for Labor in South Australia at the election on 3 May โ€“ her 21st birthdayAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe median age of Australiaโ€™s federal parliamentarians is 50.On election night, as the...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜Surge in angerโ€™ as grassroots Labor members urge Albanese to impose sanctions on Israel over Gaza blockade

Local branches to debate motion calling for sanctions after targeting of schools and killing of aid workers and journalists in GazaAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPressure is building within Laborโ€™s grassroots membership for the government...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Starving Palestinians storm US aid facility as distribution operation breaks down

Starving Palestinians storm US aid facility as distribution operation breaks down Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:26 The scandal-plagued scheme is a US-Israeli initiative designed to bypass UN infrastructure for aid delivery and distribution in the strip A Palestinian man receives GHF distributed aid in Gaza (AFP) Off Palestinians clamoured for aid and gunfire rang out in chaotic scenes, as a...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

NPR sues Trump over executive order to end funding

President Trump called to cut federal funding to NPR to the maximum extent allowed by law. A lawsuit brought by NPR alleges his executive order violates the First Amendment's protection of free speech and a free press.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Peruvian farmer who has changed the climate litigation landscape foreverย 

A trailblazing lawsuit, whose ruling is now due, has set a global precedent by seeking to hold a fossil firm accountable for its role in accelerating glacial melt The post The Peruvian farmer who has changed the climate litigation landscape forever appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Western Australia Announces Reparations for the โ€˜Stolen Generationsโ€™

Click to expand Image An Aboriginal flag in Perth, Australia, October 7, 2023. 2023 Matt Jelonek/Getty Images On Tuesday, the Western Australia state governmentannounced a new reparations program for the โ€œStolen Generations,โ€ Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families under racist policies that began in the early 1900s and lasted into the 1970s. The action follows decades of activism by First...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

From Londonโ€™s beavers to leopard frogs in Las Vegas, hereโ€™s why we need to rewild our cities

Native animals like beavers, hornbills, and even platypuses are being reintroduced into city parks, wetlands and reserves around the world.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France lobbying Europeans, UK to recognize Palestinian statehood

Paris is set to move forward with recognition as pressure mounts on Israel to halt its military campaign in the Gaza Strip.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Russian teams remain barred from competing at Milan-Cortina Olympics next February

Russian teams, including the country's powerful hockey side, remain banned from competing at the Milano-Cortina Olympics next February as part of sanctions imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Aspiring Paralympian Nomine Fabian can 'do everything but run'

DW visited one of only a few people in Germany who sails and uses a wheelchair. The 11-year-old sails for the pure joy of her sport, but she is also aiming to become a role model for others.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Burford Capital accuses Chubb of abusing market power

Leading litigation funder hits back at insurance company after it urged peers to cut ties with sector

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kazakhstanโ€™s Role in Shaping Regional Security in Central Asia

To move beyond the role of a buffer zone and emerge as an independent strategic actor, the countries of Central Asia must learn to view one another not as competitors, but as partners.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Now a regional leader, Uzbekistan has global ambitions for its electrical engineering sector

In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the countryโ€™s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Vietnam Endorses Transparency in Venezuelan Regional and Parliamentary Elections

FM Gil highlighted the presence of international observers as a sign of confidence in his countryโ€™s electoral system. On Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil met with a Vietnamese delegation that attested to the transparency and normalcy of the regional and parliamentary elections held the previous day. RELATED: Venezuela Extends Condolences to Vietnam Over [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump claims victory over EU in 50 percent tariff standoff

Donald Trump threatened the EU with a 50 percent tariff last week, on the grounds that talks between the two sides were "going nowhere."

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate peace talks with Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Rare antelope captured on camera as experts say under 100 exist

The picture of the Upemba Lechwe was taken through the window of an aeroplane during a survey.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Is the future Qosh Tepa Canal in Afghanistan the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin?

Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Decoupling and fastracking Moldova's EU accession ahead of Ukraine could work

Marta Kos, the EU commissioner for enlargement, recently stated she would not rule out โ€œdecouplingโ€ Moldovaโ€™s accession process from that of Ukraine. While the suggestion has been met with criticism from Kyiv, fast-tracking Moldova into the EU might not be such a bad idea strategically, writes Hugo Blewett-Mundy.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Russian Navy Launches Baltic Sea Drills Amid Rising NATO Tensions

During the drills, live-fire exercises will target enemy sea and air threats, including unmanned surface drones. On Tuesday, the Russian Navy began naval exercises in the Baltic Sea involving more than 20 ships, about 3,000 troops, nearly 25 aircraft and helicopters, and around 70 pieces of military equipment. Among the vessels taking part are frigates, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

What TikTok algorithm reveals about weakness of centre-right brand

It seems that the TikTok recommender AI had a clear conception of the centre-left universe and a clear conception of the far-right universe โ€” but it became very uncertain about what the centre-to-right may be, writes Michael Meyer-Resende.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

All Along a Bumpy Road: Understanding Sinophobic Sentiments in Central Asia

While protests against Canadian mines, or Russian businesses, occur in Central Asia, โ€œChinese projects overwhelmingly receive the vast majority of hostility.โ€

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Businesses are finding a workaround for tariffs โ€” and it's entirely legal

The "first sale rule" is a concept in U.S. customs law that allows importers to use the lowest cost of a good to calculate duties.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Beyond Political Crisis: Building a Rights-Based Future in South Korea

The election next week is an opportunity to address fundamental human rights deficits that preceded Yoonโ€™s tenure โ€“ yet such commitments remain notably absent from major candidates' platforms.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

ADB needs to show its true climate justice stripes

Faltering climate leadership from the United States has thrust other global powers under a steady spotlight, including in Asia, where the stakes grow higher each year as global temperatures continue to rise. As billions of people swelter and suffer under record-breaking heat waves in Central and South Asia, the US looks the other way and [โ€ฆ] The post ADB needs to show its true climate justice stripes appeared first on...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan, Galician and Basque official EU languages

The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Approves 11 New Military Cooperation Projects Under PESCO Framework

The European Union ministers also approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro arms fund. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved 11 new military cooperation projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative, which includes 26 member states. RELATED: European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia This marks the sixth round of [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Somalia: Somalia Participates in High-Level Global Summit On Maternal and Child Health in Geneva

[Radio Dalsan] GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- Somalia has once again reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality by participating in a crucial international summit focused on improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns. The special side event, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, brought together major global health actors, including UN agencies, donor countries, and...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Reps' Approval for $21.5bn External Loan, ₦757.9bn Pension Bond

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan amounting to over $21.5 billion, alongside a domestic bond issuance of 757.9 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: From Table Salt to the Vatican - Unpacking Popular Nigerian Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's New Viral Health Claims

[Africa Check] From table salt to the Vatican: Unpacking popular Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome's new viral health claims

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Why Europe is pivoting back to nuclear โ€” one of its most divisive energy sources

Renewed European interest in nuclear shows how some countries are hedging their bets in pursuit of more energy independence.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Russia and Kazakhstanโ€™s Growing Lists of Undesirables

Since 2022, the number of individuals barred from entering either Russia or Kazakhstan has grown significantly.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat