South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry
Sudan's army says it may be forced to shut down facilities used to export oil from South Sudan as a result of the war.
Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks despite enrichment dispute
A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran will take place in Rome on Friday, Oman says.
Ukrainian power broker shot dead in Spain – politico.eu
- Ukrainian power broker shot dead in Spain politico.eu
- Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school BBC
- Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school CNN
- Hated, tainted, and covertly pro-Russian — Andriy Portnov, the top Ukrainian ex-official shot dead in Spain The Kyiv Independent
- Former Ukrainian presidential aide shot dead in Madrid – Europe live The Guardian
Classifying Taliban as ‘foreign terrorist organization’ under review: US
A 'comprehensive review' of the US's chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 has also been ordered.
Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan
Eight people apparently deported as their lawyers say they are at ‘risk of harm’ and that there is ‘no clarity’
A federal judge has ruled the US government’s attempt to deport migrants to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated an earlier court order.
Brian E Murphy, the US district judge in Massachusetts, made the remark at an emergency hearing he had ordered in Boston following the Trump administration’s apparent removal of eight people to South Sudan, despite most of them being from other countries.
Continue reading...Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns – Euromaidan Press
- Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns Euromaidan Press
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 20, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine Prepares for a Russian Summer Offensive Royal United Services Institute
- General Staff: Ukrainian forces repelled 6 Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast Ґвара Медіа
UK retailer M&S puts cyberattack cost at $400m as disruptions continue
Disruption from the 'highly sophisticated and targeted cyber attack', first reported around Easter weekend, continues.
Trump’s tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit – PBS
- Trump’s tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit PBS
- G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus Reuters
- U.S., Canada Senior Officials Laud Productive Talks on the Sidelines of G-7 WSJ
- Global Economic Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War The New York Times
- Canada sends 'strong message' on Ukraine at G7 finance ministers summit France 24
Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One
Plane offer set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump and raised questions about Qatar’s motives
The Trump administration has accepted the controversial gift of a Boeing 747 jetliner from the government of Qatar, and directed the air force to assess how quickly the plane can be upgraded for possible use as a new Air Force One.
The offer of the jet has set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump, particularly following the president’s visit to the country last week to arrange US business deals.
Continue reading...Gaza health system ‘stretched beyond breaking point’ by Israeli offensive, WHO warns
The UN agency says Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders are putting hospitals out of service or making them inaccessible.
US deportations cast spotlight on South Sudan’s deepening political crisis
World’s youngest country is facing renewed outbreak of tensions that have plagued it for years
An attempt by the US to deport South Asian migrants to South Sudan has cast a spotlight on the world’s youngest country, which is experiencing a renewed outbreak of the political tensions that have plagued it over the years.
On Wednesday, a US federal judge said the deportation of migrants from the US to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated a court order requiring that any people being deported to a third country should receive due process.
Continue reading...Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won’t be used as a launchpad to strike Israel – AP News
- Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel AP News
- PA’s Abbas to discuss weapons in Lebanon’s Palestinian camps during Beirut visit The Times of Israel
- Disarming Palestinian factions top of Mahmoud Abbas's agenda on Lebanon trip - report The Jerusalem Post
- Disarming Palestinian Factions in Lebanon Means Disarming Hezbollah The Washington Institute
- Abbas in Beirut in push to disarm Palestinian factions Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Israeli soldiers fire towards foreign diplomats in occupied West Bank
Israeli soldiers fired towards a group of foreign diplomats on a visit to Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?
Since the US sanctioned the ICC prosecutor in February, the court is struggling to function.
UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report
In one case, a person suffered permanent brain damage because of a delayed transfer, according to The Guardian.
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine
A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine
A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine – BBC
- UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine BBC
- Russia accused of trying to disrupt aid to Ukraine by hacking border crossings The Guardian
- Western countries reveal major Russian cyber-espionage campaign politico.eu
- UK and allies expose Russian intelligence campaign targeting western logistics and technology organisations National Cyber Security Centre
- UK and allies warn of Russian cyber activity targeting support to Ukraine Reuters
Target cuts annual forecast as tariffs, boycotts weigh on sales
Unlike Walmart, Target is more heavily reliant on China for goods, and tariffs on its goods are driving earnings down.
Ex-Ukrainian politician gunned down in Madrid
Ex-Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a former aide to ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovich, was shot dead.