Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from May, 2024

EU agrees tariffs on Russian, Belarusian grain imports from July

The bloc says the charges on grain and other farm products will halt imports of these goods. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NLiVvHC

Why Israel Seized the Philadelphi Corridor

An eight-mile-long strip of land between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is the latest focus of the Israeli assault on Hamas. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IwA7i6O

US activists worry about ‘losing major asset’ TikTok as potential ban looms

Recent decisions by US gov't and platforms have made organising on TikTok, Instagram much harder for activists. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VYicD7R

Israel Declares ‘Tactical Control’ Over Strategic Gaza Corridor Bordering Egypt

Hamas tunnels into Egypt make it essential for Israel to control the corridor, Israel says, but Egypt says there are no such tunnels. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/47R9gn1

China to send two giant pandas to Washington, DC, zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao to arrive this year under a decade-long breeding and research agreement, zoo says. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7HPOAtK

What happened when Israel attacked Rafah?

Israel has attacked twice since Sunday, killing tens of people in horrific circumstances. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1gBE5x6

Shooting between Egyptian, Israeli personnel near Rafah kills one Egyptian

The two governments say the exchange of fire near the Egypt-Gaza crossing is being investigated. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xGcYq9s

What to know about Mexico’s 2024 presidential election

Nearly 100 million Mexicans will cast their ballots on June 2 in an election that could help cement the legacy of AMLO. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1fiuHnX

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 822

As the war enters its 822nd day, these are the main developments. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/neZTk9q

More than 100 killed in two weeks of fighting in Sudan’s el-Fasher: MSF

Charity says more than 900 wounded in the capital of North Darfur province in fighting between Sudan's army and the RSF. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FCyfr7m

Has democratic South Africa lost its way?

Governing African National Congress faces its toughest test yet in national election. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/67WFylN

Exotic dancer drama, Anora, wins Cannes top prize

The second prize went to All We Imagine as Light, the first Indian entry to the festival in 30 years. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/coCD02e

Some U.S. Weapons Stymied by Russian Jamming in Ukraine

Two classified Ukrainian reports show that some U.S. precision-guided weapons are vulnerable to electronic warfare, an element in Ukraine’s recent battlefield setbacks. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DZ1IwhX

Worms, insects infest Gaza bound food stuck rotting in Egyptian sun

Worms and insects are eating up shipments of food originally meant for the people of Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/D2v5CzA

What do African countries stand to gain from William Ruto’s US visit?

US designates Kenya as its first non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/H5TMDus

Campaigning under way for UK general election

Voters in the UK say they’re ‘ready for change’ as election campaigns kick off ahead of the July 4 poll. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lgV6QaL

Israel’s war on Gaza: Rights groups urge Biden to oppose threats to ICC

US lawmakers are pushing to sanction International Criminal Court over prosecutor's push to seek Israel arrest warrants. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JZgTOBL

As Brazil copes with floods, officials face another scourge: Disinformation

Experts say online campaigns have targeted the floods in Rio Grande do Sul with fake news aimed at discrediting Lula. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pFUAZMs

The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel

The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, Ireland and Norway highlights the changing center of gravity, but there also are staunchly pro-Israel nations in Europe. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XEl4YzI

Italy schools, factories closed after quake ‘swarm’ near Naples

The area in southern Italy witnessed a 'seismic swarm' overnight in which some 150 quakes were recorded. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aSD4nvg

Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills, in a Warning to Ukraine’s Allies

Moscow has said the exercise is a response to “provocative statements and threats of individual Western officials.” via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XLjwGy2

UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tgOy5eJ

Iran President Raisi Is Latest Prominent Figure to Die in a Helicopter Crash

Officials from Ukraine, Kenya and Sudan are just some of the others who have also died in crashes. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7wRl1q2

Is the ICC going to issue arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders?

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan seek warrants for five people, including Israeli PM Netanyahu and Hamas leader Sinwar. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bsdqJ8B

Helicopter Crash Increases Pressure as U.S. and Iran Face Crises

Iran and the United States are groping their way out of several simultaneous crises, including over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WP0Ij4O

Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel

Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N5k07Sr

Congolese Army Says It Foiled a Coup Involving Americans

The U.S. ambassador said she was “very concerned” that Americans may have participated in what officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo called a failed coup attempt early Sunday. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/tKAYfCI

Moorhead C. Kennedy Jr., 93, Dies; Hostage Who Chided Foreign Policy

A Foreign Service officer, he was one of 52 hostages seized in Iran and held for 444 days. He later challenged the U.S. government to reshape its diplomacy with the Islamic world. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5g2N8Ow

Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law

The law has triggered protests and threatens to derail the nation’s pro-European aspirations in favor of closer ties with Russia. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/OSTtg0l

Israel’s Gantz demands Gaza post-war plan, threathens to quit gov’t

Netanyahu rival lays out six-point strategy, including forming an international coalition to help govern Gaza after war. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lH146sW

Israel pounds Gaza as UN urges opening of land crossings for aid deliveries

Israeli army launches attacks across Gaza, including in Jabalia camp in the north, as humanitarian crisis deepens. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lp56nji

Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband sentenced to 30 years in prison

David DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault of an official's family member. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NonIBfC

Lives on hold as Israel continues war on Gaza

Gaza’s displaced grapple with having to leave Rafah and putting the dreams they had before the war on hold. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/agv8bPq

Tunisian lawyers protest arrest, alleged torture of colleague

Tunisian lawyers went on a one-day strike and rallied outside the judicial “Palace of Justice”. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Yf1IZsR

If Israel doesn’t want a ceasefire, what does it want?

Former Israeli government adviser Daniel Levy reviews the internal debates happening in Israel, Palestine and the US. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MRYozCx

Dutch Right-Wing Parties Reach Preliminary Deal to Form a Government

The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mjCEkqo

A.T. Ariyaratne, a Hero in Sri Lanka for Helping the Poor, Dies at 92

He built Sarvodaya, an organization that battled dismal living conditions in his country’s villages and championed peace and mediation during a vicious civil war. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xHY9kcE

Israel escalates attacks as aid agencies warn Gaza on brink of catastrophe

Israel intensifies assaults in north and central Gaza as aid groups warn crisis in Rafah 'defies imagination'. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ejDUWva

King Charles unveils royal portrait

King Charles unveils his first portrait since his coronation. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t0lHOB3

U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise

Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bOJfo79

Court convicts German far-right figure Bjorn Hocke for using Nazi slogan

Hocke was fined for using a Nazi motto - illegal in modern-day Germany - during a campaign rally in 2021. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uJ6UqpE

US students use graduation to stand with Palestine

US students disrupt graduation ceremonies to show support for Palestine via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X7Gkfxu

New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2IZLu0k

Blinken Says U.S. Has Not Ruled Out Withholding More Military Aid From Israel

The secretary of state said the U.S. could pull additional support if Israel undertakes a major attack on Rafah. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/L7YEaQA

Why isn’t the BJP fielding a candidate in Indian-administered Kashmir?

These are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region's semiautonomy. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ulh9rX2

Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-up

Mr. Putin shifted Sergei Shoigu to run the security council, and nominated an economist to run the defense ministry. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YmAD7FB

Ukraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region

General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast 'significantly worsened' this week as Russian forces advance. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SQcpt4F

As Israel Steps Up Attacks, 300,000 Gazans Are on the Move

Many say there is nowhere to go, and even the “humanitarian zone” recommended by Israel is neither safe nor equipped to handle all of them, the U.N. says. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9NdJwAp

Russia claims capture of villages in northeast Ukraine amid renewed assault

Ukrainian officials say intensifying fighting in contested border areas has forced more than 1,700 civilians to flee. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bVYEi0F

What could sweeping UNGA support for Palestine’s full UN membership mean?

A total of 143 member nations voted in favour, reflecting global opinion on Israel's war on Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TYwI4ij