Israel: ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’
As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up.
Trump rushes to announce largest Russia-Ukraine POW swap of the war – politico.eu
- Trump rushes to announce largest Russia-Ukraine POW swap of the war politico.eu
- Russia will reveal peace terms to Ukraine after prisoner exchange, Lavrov says The Kyiv Independent
- Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners hours after a massive attack on Kyiv AP News
- Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Exchange of Prisoners of War The New York Times
- Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange Reuters
Ukraine, Russia exchange more prisoners after ‘difficult night’ of attacks
The two countries swap hundreds of soldiers and civilians as Russia launches more drone attacks on Ukraine.
Ethnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania’s democracy – DW
- Ethnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania's democracy DW
- Hard-right candidate who lost Romania’s presidential race contests results at top court AP News
- Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election Reuters
- Romania’s Postponed Reckoning Foreign Affairs
- Musk and Sacks question Romanian election, at odds with U.S. diplomat NBC News
Indian troops shoot dead Pakistani man crossing frontier, officials say
Incident next to Gujarat border occurs weeks after four-day conflict between countries
Indian border troops have shot dead a Pakistani man they say crossed the international frontier and did not stop when challenged.
The shooting occurred two weeks after conflict erupted between the two nuclear-armed countries that led to four days of violence and more than 70 people being killed before a ceasefire was agreed.
Continue reading...Indian troops shoot dead Pakistani man crossing frontier, officials say
Incident next to Gujarat border occurs weeks after four-day conflict between countries
Indian border troops have shot dead a Pakistani man they say crossed the international frontier and did not stop when challenged.
The shooting occurred two weeks after conflict erupted between the two nuclear-armed countries that led to four days of violence and more than 70 people being killed before a ceasefire was agreed.
Continue reading...How an Iconic Blouse Became the Center of a Political Tussle in Romania – The New York Times
How an Iconic Blouse Became the Center of a Political Tussle in Romania The New York Times
Trump’s Russia sanctions refusal leaves Europe with few options but to wait
Frustration is growing amid increasing signs US could wash its hands of Ukraine, but some observers counsel patience
Gen Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump’s somewhat estranged special envoy on Ukraine, is said by some US diplomats to like to joke that the president did indeed say he would solve the Ukraine crisis in 24 hours, he just never specified which 24 hours.
Dark humour may be all that is left to Europeans as they absorb not just Trump’s refusal to impose the promised “bone-crushing sanctions” over Russia’s rejection of a 30-day ceasefire but also the increasing signs that the administration will wash its hands of Ukraine and instead focus on forging a new economic partnership with Russia.
Continue reading...KTR’s Subtle Advice to Sister Kavitha.. – Greatandhra.com
- KTR's Subtle Advice to Sister Kavitha.. Greatandhra.com
- 'KCR Is God, Surrounded By Some Devils': K Kavitha On Letter Leak NDTV
- Kavitha’s explosive letter to KCR rattles BRS: BJP alliance hints, leadership rift exposed The Economic Times
- Possibility of split in BRS, says Congress Times of India
- K Kavitha’s letter to her father KCR ‘leaked’, she says he is ‘surrounded by demons’ The Indian Express
Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain
Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
Pacers-Knicks: Siakam, Indiana win Game 2 in East final
Pascal Siakam nets playoff career-high 39 points as Pacers beat New York Knicks in Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals.
Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?
Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.
UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve
Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.
Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park
For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out.
Zoe Daniel requests recount in seat of Goldstein after Liberal Tim Wilson wins by 260 votes
AEC says it is considering recount request while opponent Wilson says he hopes Daniel ‘finds peace’
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Zoe Daniel has requested the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) conduct a recount in the seat of Goldstein after Liberal Tim Wilson emerged 260 votes ahead after the final distribution of preferences.
The AEC automatically recounts votes if the margin is less than 100, but candidates can also request one if they believe they have sufficient grounds to do so.
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Continue reading...EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs
EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff.
Europe’s long, arduous battle against Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ is far from over – Euronews.com
- Europe's long, arduous battle against Russia's 'shadow fleet' is far from over Euronews.com
- Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and Britain impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine NBC News
- The E.U. Is Still Ramping Up Sanctions on Russia. Here’s How. The New York Times
- Russia is facing fresh sanctions, but Putin is used to dealing with a struggling economy The Conversation
- Exclusive: Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers Reuters
EU calls for ‘respect’ after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN
UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the 'deadliest tragedy at sea' involving Rohingya so far this year.
Trump administration sees US universities as “a hotbed of liberals”
The US administration views universities as breeding grounds for anti-MAGA views, says professor Charles Kuck.