Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan
Doha and Cairo announce plans for an international conference to coordinate Gaza 'humanitarian and development' efforts.
Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders – The New York Times
- Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders The New York Times
- Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights AP News
- Hungary's parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people BBC
- Budapest goes 'Gray Pride' as protesters in muted tones mock Pride ban law Le Monde.fr
- Hungary votes on LGBTQ+ Pride: Will this end other basic rights? NBC News
Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations
Nawaf Salam meets Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security, refugees, and past political killings under al-Assad.
El Salvador president refuses to order return of wrongly deported US man
Trump officials claim they’re not legally bound to bring Kilmar Abrego García back despite supreme court ruling
The president of El Salvador said in a meeting with Donald Trump in the White House on Monday that he would not order the return of a Maryland man who was deported in error to a Salvadorian mega-prison.
“The question is preposterous,” Nayib Bukele said in the Oval Office on Monday, where he was welcomed by Trump and spoke with the president and members of his cabinet. “How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? I’m not going to do it.”
Continue reading...‘All Russia Fed Us Are Lies’ – Captured Chinese POWs Recall Frontline Experience – Kyiv Post
- ‘All Russia Fed Us Are Lies’ – Captured Chinese POWs Recall Frontline Experience Kyiv Post
- 'Everything we heard from Russians was a lie' — Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine speak out The Kyiv Independent
- Why are Chinese soldiers fighting in Ukraine? The Economist
- Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine BBC
- Russia's Hidden Recruitment of Chinese Soldiers Revealed in Report Newsweek
Congratulations to Ecuador’s President Noboa on Reelection – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Congratulations to Ecuador’s President Noboa on Reelection U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Daniel Noboa is reelected Ecuador’s president by voters weary of crime AP News
- Ecuador Bonds Soar as Trump Ally Noboa Wins Key Runoff Vote Bloomberg.com
- Ecuadorean President’s Opponent Contests His Re-election Win The New York Times
- Luisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down? Al Jazeera
Don’t go to Russia’s WWII victory day celebrations, EU warns European leaders – politico.eu
- Don’t go to Russia’s WWII victory day celebrations, EU warns European leaders politico.eu
- EU to ban Serbia if president joins Putin’s victory parade The Telegraph
- EU warns neighbours off attending Moscow victory parade Euractiv
- Kyiv invites EU leaders on May 9 to counter Putin’s victory parade The Kyiv Independent
- Why Serbia’s EU ambitions are on the line as Vučić weighs up Putin invite Financial Times
Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.
Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.
EU countries push to Orbán-proof Russia sanctions – politico.eu
- EU countries push to Orbán-proof Russia sanctions politico.eu
- Polish foreign minister accuses Hungary of lacking "moral clarity" on Russia Українська правда
- Azov, Khartiia commanders to lead 2 new National Guard corps. The Kyiv Independent
- Oil Sanctions, Hungarian Headaches, and the EU's Quiet Power Play Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- EU Plans Workaround to Sideline Hungary in Russia Sanctions Bloomberg
Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya
It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.
Xi Urges Vietnam to Join China in Opposing ‘Unilateral Bullying’ – Bloomberg.com
- Xi Urges Vietnam to Join China in Opposing ‘Unilateral Bullying’ Bloomberg.com
- China’s Xi Jinping says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia AP News
- China’s Xi heads to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties as Trump focuses his trade war on Beijing CNN
- China’s Xi promises Vietnam the ‘stability’ of neighborhood diplomacy The Washington Post
- China, Vietnam sign deals as Xi visits Hanoi amid US tariff tensions Reuters
Conditions at Gaza hospitals ‘beyond description’ after Israeli attacks, WHO says
The agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Conditions at Gaza hospitals ‘beyond description’ after Israeli attacks, WHO says
The agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Sudan war to enter third year as RSF assaults in Darfur intensify
Rights groups urge protection of civilians and aid access as millions of people are displaced and many face famine.
It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM
Years of symbolic bans by traditional chiefs have done nothing to curb the harmful practice.
Hundreds of former Mossad operatives criticise Israel’s return to war in Gaza – The Guardian
- Hundreds of former Mossad operatives criticise Israel’s return to war in Gaza The Guardian
- Thousands of Israeli reservists condemn leadership for return to war The Washington Post
- Israeli reservists fired after calling for hostage release even if it requires immediate truce CNN
- Thousands of educators call to return hostages even at cost of ending war The Times of Israel
- Hundreds of Leading Israeli Literary Figures Sign Petition Calling for End to Gaza War Haaretz
UK confident of keeping British Steel going, China urges fairness – Reuters
- UK confident of keeping British Steel going, China urges fairness Reuters
- Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going BBC
- The scramble to save British Steel – podcast The Guardian
- China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly AP News
- expert reaction to the Scunthorpe British Steel factory situation Science Media Centre
Antoni Gaudí, known as “God’s architect,” declared Venerable – Vatican News
- Antoni Gaudí, known as “God’s architect,” declared Venerable Vatican News
- Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood The Guardian
- Pope puts Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi on path to sainthood Reuters
- Pope Francis declares Sagrada Familia basilica architect Antoni Gaudí ‘venerable’ Catholic News Agency
- Pope Places Antoni Gaudí, ‘God’s Architect,’ on Path to Sainthood The New York Times