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Appeals court rules that Rumeysa Ozturk should be moved to Vermont

Appeals court rules that Rumeysa Ozturk should be moved to Vermont A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that Tufts University PhD candidate Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont in a blow to the Trump administration. Ozturk was detained by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents on 25 March. She is one of several foreign students in the US on legal visas who have been arrested by...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iranian terror suspects β€˜targeted Israeli embassy in London’

Cell was in final stages of planning for attack on Israeli diplomatic mission, people familiar with investigation say

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Australia's best sports rights in the hands of a Soviet-born, former oil tycoon

He lives opposite British royalty. He's on Ukraine's sanctions list. His company is backed by Saudi petrodollars. Now he's taking over from Rupert Murdoch as the new owner of Foxtel. Who is Len Blavatnik and what does he want with Australia's sports rights?

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US wants UK military to focus more on Europe and away from Asia

Pentagon believes British should place more emphasis on their own region in policy shift from Biden administration

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Surge in demand leaves vulnerable Australians without a ride

One of Australia's largest community transport providers is turning away new clients in Queensland as surging demand and rising vehicle costs strain the service.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why Beijing Is Worried About Chinese People’s β€˜Well-being’

China’s leaders worry about how to keep society stable as more people struggle to manage the stress of daily life – and a few lash out with acts of horrific violence.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

80 years after the end of World War Two: Is the US turning its back on Europe?

World War Two ended in Europe 80 years ago. Since then, the US has ensured security in Europe. But Donald Trump is now calling this arrangement into question.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Conclave kicks off with black smoke after fractious week of lobbying and intrigue

The world's gaze is now on a single chimney affixed to the Sistine Chapel.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pandora warns U.S. tariffs will spark sweeping jewelry price increases

Danish jewelry brand Pandora warned of significant price spikes in the affordable jewelry industry if President Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes take effect.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote

Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Conclave: Cardinals fail to agree on new pope in first vote

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals began meeting in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor. The first vote of the conclave resulted in black smoke and no new pope.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine’s war lessons for India

India, the world’s largest democracy, has stayed on the sidelines while Ukraine fights on the front lines to defend democratic values and the international order against an imperialist Russia. Moscow seeks to subjugate and colonize Ukraine, as it has done for centuries, but Ukraine has resisted fiercely and is now bringing the fight to Russia. […] The post Ukraine’s war lessons for India appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements

Citizen activists could find it harder to get initiatives on next year's ballot in some states.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israeli soldiers kill 20-year-old at West Bank City of Hebron checkpoint

Israeli soldiers kill 20-year-old at West Bank City of Hebron checkpoint Israeli military killed a 20-year-old Palestinian man at one of the checkpoints at the south of the city of Hebron in the West Bank, reported Wafa news agency on Wednesday. The report says that soldiers manning a checkpoint at al-Fahs junction opened fire at Abdul-Fattah Ahed Ahmad al-Hreibat and killed him. The military has not yet released...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'It felt like the sky turned red', says witness to India strike in Pakistan

The BBC visits the site of an Indian strike on a complex in the Pakistani city of Muridke.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Pakistan vows to retaliate after India launches military strikes

Islamabad also said it had shot down five Indian military jets in response to assault it claims killed 31 people

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Federal Reserve warns of rising economic risks as it holds rates steady

Policymakers say inflation and unemployment could increase as Donald Trump’s tariffs heighten uncertainty

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment

The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report

The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs on auto imports.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: β€˜We do not spy on friends’.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russia Reaffirms Its Support for Venezuela’s Entry Into BRICS

The Kremlin also supports the development of ties between Venezuela and the Eurasian Economic Union. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a β€œStrategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement” in the Kremlin’s Malachite Hall. RELATED: Presidents Maduro and Putin Agree on Strategic Cooperation on Victory Day β€œThe agreement consolidates the high […]

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Republican tax cut plan would authorize sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah

House Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation

Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Ant Gang’ smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case

Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What we know about India's strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

India launched strikes in the early hours of Wednesday - two weeks after a deadly militant attack.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

India launched strikes in the early hours of Wednesday - two weeks after a deadly militant attack.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison ofWednesday'sFederal Open Market Committee statementwith the one issued afterthe Fed'sprevious policymaking meeting in March.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks

Some 350 flights are affected in Moscow and other cities, as Russia claims shooting down 524 Ukrainian drones.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Militant group chief says relatives killed in India strike

The Pakistan-based leader of a militant group has said 10 of his relatives have been killed in a missile strike by India.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

UK and EU split over youth mobility deal, negotiating document shows

Two sides are far apart with only fortnight until post-Brexit β€˜reset’ summit in London

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says

The restaurant in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

West Bank university is first to receive international medical accreditation in Palestine

West Bank university is first to receive international medical accreditation in Palestine The Arab American University in the West Bank has been accredited by the World Federation of Medical Education, Wafa news agency reported on Wednesday. Acting university president Bara Asfour said the Arab American University secured the prestigious international accreditation for the Faculty of Human Medicine for four years,...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

FAA says it’s trying to fix problems at Newark airport while planning air traffic control system overhaul

The FAA says it will upgrade the technology used to get radar data to air traffic controllers directing planes to the troubled Newark, New Jersey, airport and improve staffing to alleviate the problems there.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour