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.
What France’s ‘Peace’ Conference Is Really About – Commentary Magazine
- What France’s ‘Peace’ Conference Is Really About Commentary Magazine
- Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine UN News
- France wants Palestinian two-state solution, Macron says Reuters
- Performance, Punishment or Policy: What Would Recognizing Palestine Really Mean? Haaretz
- Indonesia: If Israel recognizes a Palestinian state, we will recognize Israel The Times of Israel
‘Not aid, but humiliation’: A desperate search for food in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza recount journeys to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution sites, as starvation looms.
Marco Rubio says US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students
The US will also 'enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications' from China and Hong Kong, the State Department said.
Trump’s battle on international students explained… in 70 seconds
The BBC's Nomia Iqbal spoke to students at Harvard University, which is the target of funding cuts and a ban on international student enrollment.
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.