World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO
Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.
Facing a Tuesday Deadline, Hamas Still Opposes Board of Peace’s Disarmament Plan – Haaretz
- Facing a Tuesday Deadline, Hamas Still Opposes Board of Peace's Disarmament Plan Haaretz
- Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says BBC
- Hamas reps meeting with Egyptian negotiators to discuss Trump’s Gaza peace plan New York Post
- Hamas Delegation Visits Cairo to Discuss Israeli Violations in Gaza Asharq Al-Awsat
- Hamas position on disarmament to be determined this week, source tells 'Post' The Jerusalem Post
Carlos Queiroz named Ghana head coach before World Cup
The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.
The Bromine Chokepoint: How Strife in the Middle East Could Halt Production of the World’s Memory Chips – War on the Rocks
- The Bromine Chokepoint: How Strife in the Middle East Could Halt Production of the World’s Memory Chips War on the Rocks
- South Korea's Lee warns Iran war to keep oil price high, orders quick aid rollout Reuters
- South Koreas refining edge turns Achilles heel in Gulf shock aju press
- Korea refiners tap reserves as Hormuz blockade drives fuel prices higher - CHOSUNBIZ Chosunbiz
- [Choi Junyoung's World+] A Crisis Creeps In Slowly and Spreads Fast... Like the Spring Sunlight 아시아경제
Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens
Nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan among multiple Palestinians killed in ongoing Gaza attacks amid fears of escalating violence.
Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
Colombia approves cull of Pablo Escobar-legacy wild hippos – dw.com
- Colombia approves cull of Pablo Escobar-legacy wild hippos dw.com
- Colombia to euthanize dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar in bid to control population CBS News
- Colombia approves plan to cull roaming hippos linked to Pablo Escobar CNN
- Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia Reuters
- The 30-year crime spree of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ The Times
South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son’s drug money
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
Trump-issued naval blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz begins – Fox News
China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
The Sea of Azov: Ukraine’s loss but hardly Russia’s gain
The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia's invasion.
New trial over football great Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
U.K. inquiry lays bare ‘catastrophic’ missed chances before stabbings at dance class – NPR
- U.K. inquiry lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at dance class NPR
- Southport agencies 'to be named unless disciplinary action taken' BBC
- Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says The New York Times
- U.K. knife attack that killed 3 girls in Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented, inquiry finds CBS News
- The Guardian view on the Southport inquiry: buck-passing led to three girls being killed | Editorial The Guardian
Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
Mark Carney secures majority government in Canada after special election win
Carney’s Liberals will now be able to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties – and govern until 2029
The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government, CBC News reported. The victory will help him push through a legislative agenda he says is needed for an increasingly divided geopolitical world.
Three special elections were held on Monday in Ontario and Quebec, with two in districts – known as ridings – that have long voted Liberal.
Continue reading...Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns
Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.