Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported men in El Salvador
President Donald Trump had deported nearly 200 Venezuelan men to an El Salvador prison, raising fears for their safety.
Who is Handala, the inspiration behind latest Gaza flotilla ship
Handala is the new Freedom Flotilla vessel carrying activists and humanitarian aid to challenge the Israeli blockade.
Trump says BRICS would end quickly if they ever form in a meaningful way – Reuters
- Trump says BRICS would end quickly if they ever form in a meaningful way Reuters
- One of These BRICS Is Not Like the Others The New York Times
- BRICS and the future of strategic non-alignment The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- ‘Little group fading fast’: Donald Trump mocks Brics; reiterates 10% tariff threat to protect US dollar d Times of India
- The Brics Coalition Is Starting to Gel Into a Real Threat to the West Barron's
Caracas releases 10 Americans as Venezuelans freed from El Salvador jail
Scores of Venezuelans deported by US to El Salvador repatriated as Marco Rubio hails return of Americans
Venezuela released 10 jailed Americans on Friday in exchange for getting home scores of migrants deported by the United States to El Salvador months ago under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
The resolution represents a diplomatic achievement for the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, helps Donald Trump in his goal of bringing home Americans jailed abroad and lands El Salvador a swap that it had proposed months ago.
Continue reading...Is a global birth rate crisis looming and will U.S. be part of it? – Deseret News
- Is a global birth rate crisis looming and will U.S. be part of it? Deseret News
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More violence erupts in Syria’s Druze heartland as tribal groups reinforce local Bedouin
UN calls for end to ‘bloodshed’ that has claimed at least 638 lives, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Armed tribes supported by Syria’s Islamist-led government clashed with Druze fighters in the community’s Sweida heartland on Friday, a day after the army withdrew under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure.
The UN called for an end to the “bloodshed” and demanded an “independent” investigation of the violence, which has claimed at least 638 lives since Sunday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Continue reading...Slovenia’s parliament votes to legalise assisted dying
Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium.
Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles Sheriff’s training facility
Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were killed in an explosion at a training facility.
Is the voting system in the UK fair?
Government wants to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy.
Faith leaders condemn Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church – NewsNation
- Faith leaders condemn Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church NewsNation
- Pope Leo demands end to Gaza 'barbarity' after Israeli strike on Catholic church NBC News
- Christian leaders make rare visit to Gaza following deadly Israeli church attack CNN
- Israel says deadly Gaza church strike was mistake after Trump call Axios
- Catholic student wounded in Israeli strike: "Love is stronger than war" Vatican News
Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles police training facility
Federal agents are investigating, but authorities describe it as "an isolated incident" with no further threat to the public.
Explosion at Los Angeles police training centre kills three officers
Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said there is 'no threat to the community' after the deadly blast closed local roads.
Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?
Many across the world are rounding on Israel's war on Gaza, with states in the 'Global South' leading the way.
First Australian tanks handed over to Ukrainian army
Defence minister Richard Marles says Australia is ‘steadfast’ in support of Kyiv as Abrams tanks go into action
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The first tranche of Australian tanks has been handed over to the Ukrainian army to help its defence against Russia’s invasion.
Australia had previously pledged to give Ukraine 49 Abrams tanks worth $245m last October. The defence minister, Richard Marles, said the tanks would aid Ukrainian firepower and complement other military equipment donated by allies to repel Russia’s invasion.
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Continue reading...UK sanctions Russian spies for ‘malicious cyber activity’ – BBC
- UK sanctions Russian spies for 'malicious cyber activity' BBC
- UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers who targeted Mariupol theater and family of poisoned spy ABC News
- Lammy announces exposure of 18 Russian spies after UK cyber-attacks The Guardian
- Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council concerning Russian malicious cyber activities NATO
- Unmasked: The 18 Russian spies who mounted series of attacks on UK Sky News
IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen as sirens send millions to shelters – Ynetnews
- IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen as sirens send millions to shelters Ynetnews
- Israel at War Day 651 IDF Intercepts Missile Launched From Yemen After Sirens Triggered in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem Haaretz
- IDF says it intercepted Houthi missile; no reports of impacts or injuries The Times of Israel
- Sirens sound in Dead Sea area following missile launched by Yemen's Houthis Yahoo
- Intercepted Houthi missile sees sirens blare across central Israel The Jerusalem Post
Exclusive: US firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions – Reuters
- Exclusive: US firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions Reuters
- Charting a strategic path for Syria’s post-war reconstruction Atlantic Council
- Syria to back small-scale renewables, plans 200 MW solar projects Renewables Now
- In Syria, It’s Trump vs. Trump yahoo.com
- Lifting US Sanctions on Syria: A New Chapter for Damascus and Beirut? Arab Center Washington DC
E.U. hits Russia with new round of sanctions targeting energy – The Washington Post
- E.U. hits Russia with new round of sanctions targeting energy The Washington Post
- EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine The Guardian
- Europe Sanctions on India’s Nayara Energy Puts Its Sale at Risk Bloomberg
- EU hits Russian oil, shadow fleet with new sanctions over Ukraine war Al Jazeera
- Oil prices rise after new EU sanctions on Russia Reuters
UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid
Crisis compounded after United States, which provided 40 percent of UNHCR funding last year, slashed its contribution.
CBS cancels Colbert’s Late Show amid pending Paramount-Skydance merger
Despite financial pressures on the late-night TV model, experts say the timing suggests political motives.