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Bank of Korea lowers interest rates for the fourth time, flags more cuts ahead
South Korea continued to grapple with heightened political uncertainty following the botched attempt by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law.
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Africa: 'The African Development Bank Has One of the Most Democratic Processes in Electing the President of the Bank.'
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] This year's Annual Meetings have the extra dynamic of the election of a new President to take over the helm of the institution after ten years under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Can you walk us through the key electoral processes and steps until the new President takes office?
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:UK: Criminal charges brought against Andrew and Tristan Tate
Self-proclaimed misogynist and social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors have announced.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk Resigns as Advisor to President Trump Amid Tax Bill Criticism and AI Privacy Concerns
Elon Musk announces resignation as special government advisor to President Donald Trump, citing disappointment with the administration’s tax legislation and growing concerns over government use of AI technology and privacy violations. Related: U.S. Government Uses Elon Musk’s AI Service Grok, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns Washington, D.C., May 28, 2025 – Elon Musk announced his […]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce
The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president – and hope for bold leadership
South Korea has been in turmoil since former President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and was impeached. Can the next leader bring the country back together?
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank Hits Record $11 Billion in New Investments for 2024 - 2025 Annual Development Effectiveness Review
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group on Tuesday announced a record-breaking $11 billion in new operations for 2024, its highest ever. This includes $5.5 billion dedicated to climate finance, underscoring its pivotal role in catalyzing inclusive growth and resilience across Africa.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs, Upholding Congressional Authority Over Trade
A federal trade court in Manhattan blocks President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, ruling he exceeded his authority under emergency powers. The decision reinforces Congress’s exclusive role in regulating international commerce. Related: Trump Threatens EU with 50 Percent Tariffs: A Blow to Workers on Both Sides of the Atlantic In a significant legal setback […]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it’s like when babies are born out of the blue
Ambulance staff face a unique and demanding situation when attending unplanned out-of-hospital births. New research shows just how crucial training and support can be.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:President Nicolás Maduro Denounces Terrorist Conspiracy and Champions Venezuela’s Path to Social Transformation
President Nicolás Maduro inaugurates the “La Lucha” Tourist Route in Petare, denouncing extremist plots against Venezuela’s democracy and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to peace, social values, and community empowerment. Related: Venezuela: Right-wing Extremists Attempted to Attack the UN Office and European Embassies Caracas, May 28, 2025 – In a powerful demonstration of resilience and unity, […]
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Trump Jr. calls on University of Florida's board to reject new president
Donald Trump Jr. called on the University of Florida’s board of governors to reject former University of Michigan president Santa Ono as UF’s president following the school’s board of trustees unanimous vote to hire Ono. “WTF! Have the decision makers at @UF lost their minds!???” Trump Jr. exclaimed in a post on X on Wednesday....
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history
A brand new statue of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Court of International Trade blocks Trump’s tariffs in sweeping ruling
A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country, blocking a series of tariff announcements dating back to February that have rattled financial markets. The three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of International Tradeunanimously ruled Congressdid not delegate “unbounded” tariff authority to...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional
Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely
If your cat spends a very long time sniffing something, it means the thing is unfamiliar.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Rubio says US will be revoking Chinese student visas, those with 'Chinese Communist Party' ties or 'studying in critical fields'
Secretary of StateMarco Rubioon Wednesday announced the United States will begin revoking visas from Chinese students, including "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields." "The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields," Rubio said...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:South Africa: President Ramaphosa Highlights Importance of U.S. Working Visit
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa's economic landscape.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:UK’s high-tech warfare operations to be unified in defence shake-up
Reorganisation of cyber and electronic military units will be crucial part of government’s strategic review
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Palestinians loot WFP warehouse as widespread hunger deepens Gaza chaos
Looting incident follows disruption at food distribution site as Israel continues to limit supplies despite 79-day siege
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:UK confirms powers to force pension funds to back British assets
Chancellor hopes plan to establish ‘megafunds’, circumscribed by binding allocation targets, will drive returns for savers
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Germany’s chancellor offers to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems
In our news wrap Wednesday, Germany's chancellor offered to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems that could strike deep into Russia, a judge ordered the release of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard researcher saying she was unlawfully held by immigration authorities, the White House say President Trump issued a full pardon for former Congressman Michael Grimm.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:DEI boycott organizer calls for protests against Dollar General
A Georgia pastor who previously called for a "full Target boycott" over the company's decision to halt its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts has now called for protests against Dollar General, according to USA Today. "Target is canceled since they have betrayed and walked away from our community, and we've gone on from there,"...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:As U.S. pauses student visa interviews, education and immigration advocates share views
The U.S. is pausing new student and exchange visitor visa interviews while it looks to expand screening of applicants' social media posts, according to a State Department cable obtained by the News Hour. It's part of a crackdown on immigration and higher education by the Trump administration. Amna Nawaz has views on the effort from Simon Hankinson of the Heritage Foundation and Fanta Aw of NAFSA.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Alleged Kingaroy gunman set to face court on 30 charges
A 25-year-old South Burnett man accused of firing shots into a Kingaroy property and sparking a lengthy manhunt is expected to face a Queensland court today.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Why public health groups are concerned about changes to COVID vaccine recommendations
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC would drop the COVID vaccines from its list of recommended shots for pregnant women and children. That decision and other recent changes under Kennedy are leading to major worries and unease among medical and public health groups. Ali Rogin discussed more with Dr. Richard Besser.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Sugon, its suppliers hit by US sanctions, to merge with Hygon
Sugon, also known as Dawning Information, a state-owned computing server maker in China, will be acquired by its subsidiary Hygon Information Technology to deal with the inability of its suppliers to source US chips due to sanctions. Hygon, a Shanghai-listed fabless chipmaker, has a market cap of 316 billion yuan (US$44 billion) whileSugon has a market cap of 90.6 billion yuan. “At present, the development of China’s...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:At least seven Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia
At least seven Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia At least 7 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday by an Israeli strike on a house and a kindergarten housing displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians in strikes across the country on Wednesday.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Exploring the potential impact of Medicaid cuts in Trump’s big budget bill
As Republicans work to advance a massive bill containing much of President Trump’s domestic agenda, one of the central flashpoints is its potential cuts to Medicaid. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on healthcare access for millions of lower-income Americans, the elderly and people with disabilities with Jennifer Tolbert, deputy director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Critics say Trump’s policies weaken the U.S. dollar as his businesses invest in crypto
This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, run the family’s multiple crypto ventures and spoke at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Argentina raises $1bn in international bond auction in boost for Milei
Peso-denominated sovereign bond offered in dollars will increase country’s foreign currency reserves
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Trump fires historians who wrote nonpartisan accounts of US foreign policy
The Trump administration last month quietly fired members of the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation, a nonpartisan body tasked with publishing a record of U.S. foreign policy. “On behalf of President Donald Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position on the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation is terminated effective immediately....
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Honors the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Historic Struggle for Palestinian Human Rights
On the 61st anniversary of the PLO, Venezuela reaffirms its unwavering support for Palestinian self-determination and praises the organization’s vital role in defending human rights amid ongoing Israeli aggression. Related: Venezuela: Right-wing Extremists Attempted to Attack the UN Office and European Embassies Caracas, May 28, 2025 – Marking the 61st anniversary of the Palestine Liberation […]
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Tesla investors demand Musk work 40-hour week at EV maker as 'crisis' builds
A group of pension funds that are investors in Tesla want the company's board to require more from CEO Elon Musk.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:German Court Rejects Peruvian’s Claim of Climate Harms
After nearly 10 years of litigation, a regional civil court in Germany on Wednesday dismissed a Peruvian farmer’s claim that he and his community have been harmed by climate change driven by a German energy company’s emissions. But at the same time, the court affirmed that such claims are permissible under German law. The case […]
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