UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin appears in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker.
Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says – Reuters
- Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says Reuters
- Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries The New York Times
- Thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. military blocked from reaching American soil CBS News
- Trump travel ban: ‘no exceptions’ for Cubans, Venezuelans. Other islands may join Haiti on list Miami Herald
- Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban Reuters
Cuba’s national grid fails, leaving millions without power – DW (English)
- Cuba's national grid fails, leaving millions without power DW (English)
- Cuba suffers another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark as ministry works on fix CBS News
- Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power Reuters Canada
- Cuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses The Guardian
- Electric grid failure in Cuba leaves millions without power for 4th time in 6 months PBS NewsHour
US designated South Korea a ‘sensitive’ country amid nuclear concerns – Reuters
- US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns Reuters
- KHNP pledges continued US cooperation amid S. Korea's 'sensitive country' designation koreatimes
- Biden gov't added S. Korea to lowest category of 'sensitive country list,' no new restrictions under Trump: Energy Dept. Yonhap News Agency
- South Korea in 'close consultation' with US over possible 'sensitive country' designation Anadolu Agency | English
- Korea has been included in the U.S. Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List (SCL). The move ca.. 매일경제
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump
The US is expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, accusing the envoy of hating the US and Donald Trump.
“South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country,” Rubio posted on X on Friday.
Continue reading...How does Israel’s detention campaign work?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
Australia will not revise critical minerals-for-tariffs exemption deal rejected by Trump administration
Resources minister says she is ‘sad’ the US did not embrace a more reliable supply of minerals for renewable energy and battery technologies
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The Australian resources minister was saddened the US did not accept an offer of guaranteed supply to critical minerals in return for steel and aluminium tariff exemptions, and has warned the package will not be improved.
Australian diplomats proposed a more reliable supply of critical minerals – which are essential for renewable energy, computer and battery technologies – as they sought exemptions from a 25% tax on steel and aluminium imports.
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Continue reading...Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says – BBC.com
- Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says BBC.com
- Death From Above: US Missile Strike Wipes Out ISIS Chief Of Global Ops NDTV
- Senior Islamic State leader killed in Iraq, Trump says his 'miserable life was terminated' Fox News
- Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed Al Jazeera English
- 'His miserable life was terminated' says Trump after airstrike kills head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria Sky News
Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.
Protesters march in Belgrade at huge rally against Serbian president
Authorities in capital make apparent attempt to disrupt demonstration by cancelling public transport
Tens of thousands of people from across Serbia joined an anti-corruption rally in Belgrade on Saturday, in what is regarded as the culmination of months of protest that have shaken the grip of the country’s autocratic president, Aleksandar Vučić.
The sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout the Serbian capital, which has been on high alert since the rally was announced.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark – The Associated Press
- Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark The Associated Press
- Cuba's national grid fails, leaving millions without power DW (English)
- Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power Reuters Canada
- Cuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness CNN
- Cuba’s electrical grid fails, leaving millions without power The Times of India
Missing American Sudiksha Konanki’s family asks she be declared dead
Police have been searching for the missing University of Pittsburgh student, who was on spring break in Punta Cana, for the past two weeks.
Search continues in Dominican Republic for missing student Sudiksha Konanki
The search for the missing University of Pittsburgh student, who was on spring break in Punta Cana, is entering its second week.
Ovens and bone fragments – BBC visits Mexican cartel ‘extermination’ site
The BBC's Will Grant visits the site believed to have been used by drug cartels to dispose of victims' remains.
Ovens and bone fragments – BBC visits Mexican cartel ‘extermination’ site
The BBC's Will Grant visits the site believed to have been used by drug cartels to dispose of victims' remains.
Hamas says it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage – The Washington Post
- Hamas says it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage The Washington Post
- Hamas says American-Israeli hostage will only be freed if ceasefire is implemented Fox News
- Citing its private demands, Witkoff rejects Hamas offer to free Edan Alexander, 4 dead hostages The Times of Israel
- Dangerous dilemma: Hamas traps Netanyahu with 'willingness' to free U.S.-Israeli hostages Haaretz
- Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza NPR
‘Their untold stories need to be told’: Teens capture India’s labourers in pictures
Teen photographers showcased the backbreaking work done by India's 400 million labourers.
Tracking Trump: The trade war, Ukraine and Columbia – Axios
- Tracking Trump: The trade war, Ukraine and Columbia Axios
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- Week in Review: Europe’s Rise, Trade Wars, and Ceasefire Gambles Shake the Globe theTrumpet.com
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