Pakistan pitches ‘responsible’ image as diplomatic war with India heats up
India and Pakistan have shifted from armed confrontation to a diplomatic offensive, seeking to shape global opinion.
Iraq’s Invisible Beauty: Through Latif al-Ani’s Lens
Iconic photographer Latif al-Ani travels across Iraq to find the people and places he took photos of before the wars.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,190
These are the key events on day 1,190 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Doubts raised over Chinese paraglider’s claim of accidental 8,000-metre flight
Peng Yujiang says updraft took him nearly as high as Mount Everest but parts of flight video appear to be AI-generated
A Chinese paraglider’s story of being accidentally propelled more than 8,000 metres high by an updraft has been thrown into doubt after it emerged that parts of a video of the flight appear to have been AI-generated.
Peng Yujiang, who has been banned from the activity for six months, said he began from an elevation of about 3,000 metres in the Qilian mountain range in northern China, where he intended to test some secondhand equipment he bought without making a proper flight, according to an investigative report by the Gansu Provincial Aviation Sports Association.
Continue reading...Gaza warehouse broken into by ‘hordes of hungry people’, says WFP
Video footage shows crowds breaking into the warehouse and taking bags of flour and cartons of food.
Methamphetamine trafficking surges from ‘Golden Triangle’ region
UN Office on Drugs and Crime says 'explosive growth' in synthetic drug trade led to record regional seizures in 2024.
China launches landmark mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples
Chinese state media says the mission aims 'to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids' and the Earth.
U.N. condemns U.S. aid scheme in Gaza after Israel opens fire on crowd – The Washington Post
- U.N. condemns U.S. aid scheme in Gaza after Israel opens fire on crowd The Washington Post
- New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed PBS
- Four Palestinians die in storming of UN food warehouse a day after gunfire at new Gaza aid site AP News
- Opinion | Hamas Goes Against the Grain WSJ
- Hungry Palestinians flood new U.S. and Israel-backed aid center in Gaza NBC News
Israel Strikes Yemen’s Main Airport Again After Houthi Attacks – The New York Times
- Israel Strikes Yemen’s Main Airport Again After Houthi Attacks The New York Times
- Israeli airstrikes target Yemen airport as Netanyahu warns Houthis, Iran ABC News
- Israel attacks Yemen’s Sanaa airport; Houthis say won’t deter Gaza support Al Jazeera
- Israel destroys Houthis' final aircraft in strike on Saana International Airport The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli strikes destroy last plane at Yemen rebels' airport France 24
Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared
There are more than 130 active wildfires across the country, half of which are considered out of control
More than 17,000 people in Canada’s western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday as the region experienced its worst start to the wildfire season in years.
“The Manitoba government has declared a province-wide state of emergency due to the wildfire situation,” Manitoba’s premier, Wab Kinew, told a news conference. “This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people’s living memory.”
Continue reading...Ukraine and Russia set to meet for new round of talks in Istanbul – The Washington Post
- Ukraine and Russia set to meet for new round of talks in Istanbul The Washington Post
- Russia proposes peace talks with Ukraine next week after Trump threats Axios
- Russia proposes new round of Istanbul talks; Ukraine pushes for memorandum Al Jazeera
- Secretary Rubio’s Phone Call with Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Russia proposes to hold next talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 Reuters
Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue
Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda.
Fleeing US deportations, it took this family three tries to enter Canada
Migrant Araceli and her family hoped Canada offered safety from President Trump's immigration crackdown, but claiming asylum proved a challenge.
Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother
Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.
Rat-borne diseases cause crisis in Sarajevo
Health experts in Bosnia and Herzegovina are warning there is a serious public health problem in the capital.
Rat-borne diseases cause crisis in Sarajevo
Health experts in Bosnia and Herzegovina are warning there is a serious public health problem in the capital.
Deborra-Lee Furness describes ‘betrayal’ amid Hugh Jackman divorce
The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.
Elon Musk announces departure from US President Trump’s administration
Musk announced the news on X, where he declared his controversial government cost-cutting measures a victory.
U.S. believes breakthrough is close on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal – Axios
- U.S. believes breakthrough is close on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal Axios
- Witkoff says US to issue new Gaza terms, has ‘very good feelings’ on reaching hostage deal The Times of Israel
- Witkoff to send new deal proposal, Netanyahu announces death of Mohammed Sinwar The Jerusalem Post
- Mediators Urge Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal as Israeli Offensive Looms The New York Times
- Trump to float new Gaza ceasefire terms soon, aide says Reuters
Trump appears to set Putin ‘two-week’ deadline on Ukraine
The US president's remarks on Wednesday come as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.