REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS (29)
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21.04.2025
POPE FRANCIS
Leader of Roman Catholic Church dies at 88
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/4/21/live-pope-francis-has-died-vatican-announces
‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis
Pope Francis, pontiff who pushed church boundaries — but didn’t break them
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/21/pope-francis-obituary
Pope Francis: tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies aged 88
‘He was the people’s pope’: US leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/21/pope-francis-death-reaction
Celebrities pay tribute to Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for being an ally’
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/apr/21/pope-francis-death-celebrity-tributes
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says
https://www.reuters.com/world/pope-francis-has-died-vatican-says-video-statement-2025-04-21/
After Pope Francis' death, focus turns to cardinals who will elect next pontiff
World's Catholics mourn Pope Francis who has died aged 88
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crknlnzlrzdt
How the next Pope is chosen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-904185ba-2600-4d37-9419-9204b4da5167
Francis: Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98zxx13d3go
ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR
Israeli forces kill multiple people in attacks on tent camps in Gaza
Humanitarian agencies reject IDF claim Gaza medic killings caused by ‘professional failures’
Netanyahu demanded loyalty before trying to fire me, Shin Bet chief claims
Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics
Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli probe into Gaza aid workers' killings not enough
'Professional failures' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24q6201d8yo
UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR
Russia steps up strikes on Ukraine after Easter ceasefire ends
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/21/russia-resumes-strikes-on-ukraine-as-easter-ceasefire-ends
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,152
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1152
Air raid alerts in Ukraine after Putin’s Easter ‘ceasefire’ ends
Three people killed after Russia resumes attacks in Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/21/russia-resumes-attacks-ukraine
Russia resumes fighting after ‘ceasefire’ Ukraine says Moscow breached nearly 3,000 times
Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of countless violations of one-day Easter ceasefire
Ukraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5r9yppykeo
Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wdllj8lwxo
US-DONALD TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
US president hails ‘good meetings’ on Iran, Ukraine
US air attack hits market in Yemen’s capital
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/21/us-air-attack-hits-market-in-yemens-capital
China warns countries not to strike trade deals with US at its expense
El Salvador’s Bukele suggests prisoner swap for Venezuelans deported by US
US’s Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, reports say
Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat
Trump to meet major retailers to discuss tariffs, White House official says
Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations
Trump backs defence secretary after reports of second Signal chat leak
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8r701lrno
China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2708dl9n1o
22.04.2025
US-DONALD TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
US Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default
Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves
US targets Iranian LPG magnate with sanctions, Treasury says
Major cases involving Trump before the US Supreme Court
https://www.reuters.com/legal/major-cases-involving-trump-before-us-supreme-court-2025-04-22/
US judge blocks Trump’s effort to shutter international news service
Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman in Moscow
Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes
US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line, FT reports
Ukraine ready to hold talks with Russia once ceasefire in place, Zelenskiy says
Explosions at military base near Moscow injure four, governor says
Moscow, Kyiv blame each other for blocking truce talks as Washington loses patience
Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, as strikes continue
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq7ywvw1lzo
Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’
Putin ready for direct talks with Ukraine, spokesperson says
Kremlin says Putin willing to discuss halting attacks on civilian infrastructure as Ukraine says six people killed in past day
ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR
Israel steps up Gaza strikes; polio vaccination halted by blockade
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62xnqlj11lo
We're orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called daily
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqgy6m8e6o
Israel ends mention of humanitarian zones as Gaza war grinds on
‘He felt our pain’: Catholic church in Gaza grieves Pope Francis’s death
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/22/catholic-church-gaza-grieves-pope-francis-death
‘He gave us strength’: Gaza Christians remember calls with Pope Francis
Netanyahu’s survival tactics tested amid Israel Shin Bet head’s accusations
Israeli attacks kill 32 in Gaza, destroy bulldozers for recovering the dead
23.04.2025
KASHMIR ATTACK
India vows ‘loud, clear’ response to Pahalgam killings
Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze10y59j91o
More than 20 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9vyzzyjzlo
India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists
ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT
Six trapped under rubble after Israeli attack on Gaza City shelter kills 13
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/23/1452
Deadly Israeli strike burns school and tent shelter in Gaza city
Child among at least 10 killed in Israeli attack on school shelter in Gaza
At least 39 killed by Israel in Gaza over last 24 hours
Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25x35476yo
Palestinian president urges Hamas to lay down arms
Israeli strikes kill 10 at Gaza shelter, Israel says targeted militants
Germany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza
https://www.reuters.com/world/germany-france-britain-call-israel-allow-aid-into-gaza-2025-04-23/
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Ukraine talks downgraded in London as Kyiv rejects Trump’s ‘final offer’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/23/ukraine-peace-talks-resume-in-london
Is Russia’s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/23/is-putin-ready-to-stop-ukraine-war-along-current-frontline
Kremlin critic decried for ‘racist’ rant on minorities fighting for Russia
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy claims Chinese nationals helping Russia produce drones
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine peace deal close but accuses Zelenskyy of harming process and having ‘no cards to play’
Vance says US will ‘walk away’ unless Ukraine and Russia accept peace deal
Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia
Trump says Zelenskiy comments harming peace talks with Russia
Ukraine is ready to negotiate but not to surrender, deputy PM says
US-DONALD TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
China says US shouldn’t use ‘pressure’ to make deal
China’s Xi says tariffs undermine ‘legitimate rights’ of all countries
Trump backs off threat to fire Fed Chair Powell, as stock market surges
Law firms targeted by Trump ask judges to permanently bar executive orders against them
Trump cuts federal grants to plantation museum focused on reality of slavery
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/23/whitney-plantation-museum-trump-funding
Fears grow that Signal leaks make Pete Hegseth top espionage target
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/23/pete-hegseth-pentagon-espionage
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0x50yr46lo
Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86jyw5jp6go
Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products
Law firms targeted by Trump ask judges to permanently bar executive orders against them
24.04.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Israel kills 45 in latest attacks on civilian shelters in Gaza
‘No mercy’: Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza
‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/24/hamas-condemns-abbass-remarks-over-gaza-hostages
Israel ends mention of humanitarian zones as Gaza war grinds on
Spain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry
Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c175z14r8pro
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, Palestinian officials say
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g28g02ng2o
Israeli fire kills at least 44 people in Gaza, hits a police station
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Trump tells Putin ‘stop’ after deadly Kyiv attacks
Putin tantalises Ukraine with a truce, but rejects ceasefire on the ground
Russia kills 8 civilians in overnight attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/24/russian-missile-strike-kills-civilians-in-kyiv
‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump issues rare rebuke to Putin as Kyiv attack toll rises to 12
Toll rises from Kyiv attack as Trump says he has his own deadline on war
Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as Russian
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvg7jnywn5dt
Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7v0lgg18xo
Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crld4gkk428o
Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack kills 12 in Kyiv
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/air-defence-units-action-around-kyiv-officials-say-2025-04-23/
Missile that killed eight in Russian strike on Kyiv was N.Korean, Kyiv source says
DONALD TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say
Vietnam, US kick off trade talks as Hanoi seeks relief from Trump’s tariffs
Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war
Trump to meet with top Atlantic editor who was accidentally added to Hegseth Signal group chat
Civil rights advocates say Trump order guts protections against discrimination
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/24/civil-rights-trump-order
China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dglmm5j52o
Trump asks US Supreme Court to enforce transgender military ban
POPE FRANCIS
Pope Francis: thousands more pay respects on second day of lying in state
Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state for second day
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cyvq5vpd70lt
Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's
BREXIT
UK deal with EU will not return to ‘arguments of the past’, minister says
KASHMIR ATTACK
India and Pakistan closer to conflict over Kashmir attack as tit-for-tat moves mount
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/24/india-pakistan-summons-kashmir-attack
Pakistan moves against India over Pahalgam response
Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy76y52l9eo
25.04.2025
ISRAEL-GAZA WAR
UN says its food stocks in Gaza completely ‘depleted’ amid Israeli blockade
Israeli forces erect metal gates cutting off Jenin refugee camp
Updates: UN runs out of food aid in Gaza amid Israel’s total blockade
Israelis protest against Gaza war with rare outcry over Palestinian casualties
'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8y4j91l83o
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, Palestinian officials say
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g28g02ng2o
World Food Programme runs out of food stocks in Gaza as aid block persists
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Russia claims progress in Ukraine talks as US envoy meets Putin
Death, debris and anger about Trump after Russia’s strike on Kyiv
Car bomb kills senior Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik near Moscow
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/25/senior-russian-general-killed-by-car-bomb-near-moscow
Russia kills 5 people in Ukraine as US envoy Witkoff arrives in Moscow
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/25/russian-drone-attack-kills-five-in-ukraine-including-child
Ukraine gets nothing in Trump’s proposals for peace, says Boris Johnson
Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crld4gkk428o
Ukraine may have to temporarily give up land for peace, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko tells BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp348ygjgy3o
Kremlin blames Ukraine for car bomb killing of general near Moscow
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
US judge arrested as immigration crackdown escalates
As Trump looms over Canadian elections, affordability a key factor
US president arrives in Rome ahead of pope’s funeral
Venezuelans in ‘state of uncertainty’ over US temporary protected status
US restoring legal status of hundreds of students after abruptly revoking visas
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/25/student-visa-legal-status-restored
US consumer sentiment sees largest drop since 1990 after Trump tariff chaos
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/25/trump-tariffs-trade-war-consumer-sentiment
Democratic lawmakers call for release of Tufts student from Ice detention
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/25/trump-tufts-rumeysa-ozturk-ice
US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration agents
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5xx017vko
Trump's 2026 budget proposal plans billions in cuts, New York Times reports
Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule
26.04.2025
POPE FRANCIS FUNERAL
‘Grazie Francesco’: silence gives way to cheers and applause for ‘pope of the people’
Pope Francis buried after funeral attended by world leaders, royals and 400,000 mourners
World bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/26/pilgrims-powerful-come-together-pope-francis-funeral
Royals and refugees to come together in Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Pope Francis laid to rest after funeral brings together politicians, royalty and 400,000 mourners
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62jldpz9wyt
World bids farewell to Pope who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x8w4xk1gno
Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial
Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral
IRAN
Five dead, over 700 injured as powerful explosion hits Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least five and injures more than 700
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/26/huge-explosion-in-iranian-port-wounds-at-least-people
Five dead and more than 700 injured in blast at key Iran port
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx251yyvwr3o
Suspected chemical blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas kills 5, injures hundreds
WAR ON GAZA
Israel inflicts ‘man-made starvation’ on Gaza as attacks kill 45
Palestinian leader Abbas names likely successor in bid to reassure world powers
Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming, an official says
Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza
KASHMIR ATTACK
Pakistan open to Pahalgam ‘neutral’ investigation
India and Pakistan trade gunfire across Kashmir border after deadly attack
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AT WAR
Trump, Zelenskyy hold ‘productive’ meeting at the Vatican
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1157
Trump says he fears Putin ‘doesn’t want to stop the war’ after Zelenskyy meeting
Zelensky and Trump hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8gpdj704mo
Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dj4402qejo
Trump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace
https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraines-zelenskiy-met-trump-rome-zelenskiys-office-says-2025-04-26/
Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Americans, including Republicans, losing faith in Trump, new polls reveal
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/26/americans-republicans-trump-ratings-poll
US to miss out on billions as Trump’s policies deter overseas tourists
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/26/trump-tariffs-trade-war-tourism
27.04.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Qatar hints at progress in Gaza truce talks as UN urges lifting of blockade
Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut, kills dozens in Gaza
Gaza on brink of catastrophe as aid runs out and prices soar, groups warn
Israel says it strikes Hezbollah missiles in southern Beirut
Gaza ceasefire talks make some progress, Qatari PM says
KASHMIR ATTACK
‘We’re cursed’: Kashmiris under attack across India after Pahalgam killings
Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Russia launches nearly 150 drones, strikes in Ukraine, killing at least 4
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy describes Vatican meeting with Trump as ‘productive’
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,158
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1158
Russia continues to strike Ukraine after Trump questions Putin’s commitment to peace
Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8gpdj704mo
Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx26166ngpdo
Trump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace
https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraines-zelenskiy-met-trump-rome-zelenskiys-office-says-2025-04-26/
DONALD TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Greenland will never be ‘piece of property’ to be bought, PM says
In Canada’s election, voters appear on track to rebuke Trump’s trade war
US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/27/trump-tariffs-china-negotiations
US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/27/trump-tariffs-china-negotiations
'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c807d4n0npeo
Trump's next 100 days to feature trade deals, peace talks, 'torpedoes,' officials say
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-next-100-days-feature-trade-deals-peace-talks-torpedoes-officials-say-2025-04-27/
CANADA
Vancouver street festival: 11 people killed in car-ramming attack, as PM says Canada is ‘heartbroken’
Eleven people killed as car ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd
Police say death toll from car ramming attack at Vancouver festival has risen to 11
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d48erzg7lt
Lapu Lapu festival death toll rises to 11, man arrested after car hit crowd
Car plows through Vancouver Filipino festival, killing at least 11
Candidates in Canada election make final pitches under shadow of Vancouver tragedy
28.04.2025
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AT WAR
Russia's expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk removes hurdle to peace
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia as Putin hails 'heroes'
Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire, Ukraine wants truce now
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62j1848509o
Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpj3gddgno
‘A lot of Russians have been killed. We like this’: on the frontline with a Ukrainian artillery unit
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/on-the-frontline-with-a-ukrainian-artillery-unit
Putin announces 72-hour May ceasefire in Ukraine war
Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/28/russia-declares-unilateral-two-day-ceasefire-in-ukraine
North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine
WAR ON GAZA
Israel's Shin Bet chief announces resignation, to step down June 15
Israel flattens Rafah ruins; Gazans fear plan to herd them there
Israel's Gaza aid blockade contested in World Court hearings
New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit
UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ep2p19ep9o
Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/ronen-bar-israel-shin-bet-resignation-netanyahu-row
Israel seems set on destroying system of international law compliance, ICJ hears
Israeli drone attack on Gaza City street kills five children
ICJ opens hearings on Israeli obligations on Gaza humanitarian crisis
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/28/icj-opens-hearings-on-israeli-obligations-on-gaza-aid
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian children in Gaza City
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Judge questions US Defense Department role in Venezuelans' deportations
Hispanics helped Trump retake the White House. Now their support is waning.
Democratic credit union officials sue Trump over firings
Texas military base could be ready to hold migrant detainees in 'near future," Trump border czar says
Ukraine ready to ‘give up’ Crimea says Trump
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/28/ukraine-ready-to-give-up-crimea-says-trump
CANADA
Canadians head to polls in election upturned by Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/canada-federal-election
First thing: Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/28/first-thing-vancouver-ramming-attack-suspect-charged
Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder
Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g271y53z6o
The 'Trump effect' and other things to watch for as Canada votes
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz795vl8nydo
Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ylzkzxkndo
TSX returns to positive territory for 2025 as Canada votes
Canadian election results
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/CANADA-POLITICS/ELECTION-RESULTS/lgpdxggaxpo/
29.04.2025
CANADA
‘Trump wanted to break us’, says Carney as Liberals triumph in Canadian election
Carney demands respect from US, saying he’ll deal with Trump ‘on our terms’
‘Trump wanted to break us’, says Carney as Liberals triumph in Canadian election
Conservative leader projected to lose seat in Canada election
Canada election: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat he held since 2004
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/29/canada-election-pierre-poilievre-seat-parliament
World leaders react as Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canada election
Canada will deal with Trump 'on our terms', Carney tells BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14xydjzn5eo
Carney celebrates election win with party four seats away from majority, as counts continue
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cr5d13e4r2rt
How Canada voted - in charts
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4jd39g8y1o
Carney aims for global leadership role against Trump after Canada election win
Carney's Liberals could still get majority as vote count resumes
ISRAEL-GAZA WAR
Unrwa says Israel has abused detained staff and used some as human shields
Israel releases Gaza paramedic who survived deadly attack on health workers
UN warns of ‘unseen level’ of suffering in Gaza amid Israeli blockade
Israel carrying out ‘live-streamed genocide’ in Gaza, Amnesty says
UN chief urges 'irreversible action' on Israel, Palestinian two-state solution
Israel frees Gaza aid worker who went missing after deadly attack on colleagues, rescue service says
Short of supplies, Gaza's vital community kitchens may soon shut, halt free meals
France calls decision to ban French delegations from entering Israel 'unacceptable'
DONALD TRUMP
Trump’s assault on climate make UN talks an ‘uphill battle’, says Cop30 chair
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/30/trump-un-climate-change-crisis
Denied, detained, deported: the most high-profile cases in Trump’s immigration crackdown
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/28/trump-immigration-people-detained-deported-cases
Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/29/trump-fires-climate-report-contributors
Trump says of climbdown on auto tariffs ‘we didn’t want to penalize’ American car markers
Trump signs orders stepping up immigration crackdown and ‘unleashing America’s law enforcement
White House slams Amazon plan to show tariff price hikes
Consumers, businesses less upbeat about US economy despite Trump’s hype
Trump says billionaire Bezos 'solved the problem' after White House blasts Amazon
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cpvrrre4zlkt
White House hits back at Amazon 'plan' to show tariff price rises
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxg7xpr2j0o
Trump set to soften auto tariffs after industry pushback
Amazon in White House crosshairs over report of displaying tariff costs
Tariffs-related stockpiling boosts US goods trade deficit to record high
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-goods-trade-deficit-widens-sharply-march-2025-04-29/
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,160
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1160
What’s different about these first 100 days of Trump?
Russia says it's waiting for Ukraine's response to May ceasefire and offer of direct talks
Russian drone attack kills child in central Ukraine, Kyiv says
Zelenskiy praises killing of top Russian military figures
30.04.2025
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
‘Milestone’: Russia, North Korea begin first road bridge construction
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/30/russia-north-korea-begin-building-first-road
About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in war in Ukraine, lawmakers say
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,161
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1161
Ukraine says it is poised to sign minerals deal with the US
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/30/ukraine-says-it-is-set-to-sign-minerals-deal-with-us
Kyiv ready to sign US minerals deal within 24 hours, Ukrainian PM says
Ukraine poised to sign US minerals deal although last-minute snag appears
Kremlin says Putin is open to Ukraine peace but warns against rushing a deal
Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says
Hundreds of North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, Seoul says
WAR ON GAZA
Gaza siege reaches 60th day as US defends Israel at ICJ
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/30/gaza-siege-reaches-60th-day-as-us-defends-israel-at-icj
Israel attacks tent camps in Gaza again
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/30/israel-attacks-tent-camps-in-gaza-again
US backs Israel's ban on UNRWA Gaza aid operations at World Court
Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/switzerland-enact-hamas-ban-may-15-2025-04-30/
Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/apr/30/uk-france-talks-palestinian-state-recognition-lammy
‘Earthquake’ as Israeli bombs shake Gaza, US defends Israel at ICJ
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Trump blames predecessor as US economy hit by tariff policies
US begins prosecuting migrants for breaching ‘military zone’ near border
US economy shrinks in first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/30/economy-gdp-q1-trump-tariffs
Trump hits out at journalist in tense TV interview to mark 100 days in office
Trump pressures journalist to accept doctored photo as real: ‘Why don’t you just say yes?’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/30/trump-abc-news-terry-moran
Trump praises tariffs in Cabinet meeting as US economy shrinks for first time since 2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c3wx0797d37t
Trump says he 'could' return mistakenly deported man if he wanted to
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdz72lwe1yo
Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98gv43pjjno
Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy6lg3p7ero
US economy contracts in the first quarter
Trump's first 100 days target diversity policies, civil rights protections
01.05.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Israel kills at least 18 Palestinians in Gaza over last 24 hours
Israeli forces killing Palestinians collecting food in Gaza
Pro-Palestine activist arrested in Belgium after attending protest
Children suffer as Israel’s blockade on Gaza aid reaches 2 months
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crldw5gklrro
'We are breaking the bodies and minds of children of Gaza', says WHO Executive Director
Looting of Gaza stores signals worsening hunger crisis
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
What the minerals deal with the US means for Ukraine
Ukraine expected to ratify US minerals deal lacking security guarantees
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/1/ukrainian-lawmakers-expected-to-ratify-us-minerals-deal
Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed
US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypw7pn9q3o
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says
Russian drone attack kills two, injures 15 in Ukraine's Odesa
DONALD TRUMP
US Senate rejects bid to block Trump’s tariffs
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/5/1/us-senate-rejects-bid-to-block-trumps-tariffs
Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz to leave post
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/01/trump-mike-waltz-national-security
Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz to leave post weeks after Signal group chat scandal
White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/01/white-house-trump-news-website
The 141 executive orders Trump signed in his first 100 days
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/01/trump-executive-orders
Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz to leave post, US media reports
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crkx3ed5dn2t
White House national security adviser Waltz being forced out, sources say
02.05.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Israel continues Gaza strikes, blockade as 43 killed today
Red Cross warns Gaza aid effort on ‘verge of collapse’ amid Israel blockade
Drones hit ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship in international waters
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/2/drones-hit-freedom-flotilla-ship-carrying-aid-to-gaza
Palestine the world’s most dangerous place for journalists, RSF says
Gaza humanitarian aid ship ‘bombed by drones’ in waters off Malta
Gaza kitchens warn food will run out in days after two months of Israeli blockade
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2vz02e7g8o
KASHMIR
‘Everyone lives in fear’: Voices of Kashmir after deadly Pahalgam attack
On both sides of the line of control, Kashmiris watch, wait and prepare for war
India asks IMF to review loans to Pakistan, Indian government source says
India wants Kashmir attackers brought to justice, foreign minister tells Rubio
'We are too scared to go back': Kashmiris in India face violence after deadly attack
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrz4ezzlxjo
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AT WAR
US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,163
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/2/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1163
Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region
Peace in exchange for land? For many Ukrainians, it's too painful to contemplate
War in Ukraine not ending 'any time soon', Vance says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkx3jgyvyzo
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April
Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/2/trump-orders-funding-cuts-for-us-public-broadcasters-pbs-npr
CIA releases videos coaxing Chinese officials to leak secrets to US
China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs
Trump proposes $163 billion cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-unveils-federal-budget-blueprint-2025-05-02/
Canada's Carney says he will meet Donald Trump next week
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cpdz0p5139vt
Trump will rename Veterans Day to celebrate US victories in World Wars
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9vzrxxjdwo
UK
Prince Harry tells BBC he wants 'reconciliation' with Royal Family
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8074n5z597o
Prince Harry says king ‘won’t speak to him’ and he would ‘love’ to be reconciled
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/02/prince-harry-wants-reconciliation-royal-family
Prince Harry loses legal challenge over police protection in UK
Radical-right Reform party makes gains in UK elections
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/2/radical-right-reform-party-makes-gains-in-english-elections
03.05.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Israel’s blockade starved 57 Palestinians to death in Gaza
Fear, pain, and a little hope: Volunteer doctors in Gaza
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/fear-pain-and-a-little-hope-volunteer-doctors-in-gaza
Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel’s blockade of Gaza
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 40 people in Gaza, officials say
AUSTRALIA ELECTION
Australia election results updates: Labor’s Albanese wins, Dutton concedes
Australia PM Anthony Albanese wins second three-year term
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/australia-pm-anthony-albanese-wins-second-three-year-term
Australia re-elects Anthony Albanese as Labor rides anti-Trump wave to seal crushing win
Victoria confounds Liberal hopes of election revival, swinging even further to Labor
Anthony Albanese secures ‘win for the ages’ for Labor at 2025 federal election
Australia PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9djze015xlo
Who is Ali France, Labor's candidate who unseated Peter Dutton?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20xwxnev8po
Veteran ABC election analyst Antony Green hosts final broadcast
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8755xzkeo
Australia's Albanese claims election victory, riding anti-Trump wave
Australia opposition leader Dutton loses seat in shock vote defeat
DONALD TRUMP
Trump plans to cut 1,200 jobs from CIA, other US spy agencies: Report
Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants
Judge strikes down Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie
US army plans for a potential parade of 6,600 soldiers on Trump’s birthday
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/02/trump-birthday-army-parade
Trump order targeting law firm struck down; supreme court asked to allow Musk’s Doge access to social security data
Voice of America to resume airing after court halts Trump’s dismantling of broadcaster
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/03/voice-of-america-trump-return-to-air
Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grdke5r1jo
Military parade to honour US Army will fall on Trump's birthday
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9vzrxxjdwo
KASHMIR
Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise
‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA
India bans imports from Pakistan amid tension over tourist killings
04.05.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Israel kills 40, ‘world complicit’ in starvation of Gaza children
Israel’s Netanyahu vows response to Iran after Houthi attack on airport
Israeli soldiers, settlers harass Palestinian activist featured in BBC film
Israel calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand war on Gaza
NGO in talks with Malta to repair Gaza-bound aid ship ‘attacked by Israel’
Netanyahu vows to act against Houthis after attack on Israel’s main airport
Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2e44y44gjo
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine
Need to use nuclear weapons has not arisen in Ukraine, says Putin
Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11 people
Putin, 72, says the succession is always on his mind
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-72-says-succession-is-always-his-mind-2025-05-04/
Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-xi-visit-russia-may-7-10-kremlin-says-2025-05-04/
DONALD TRUMP
Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?
Trump says ‘I don’t know’ when asked if he should uphold the Constitution
AI-generated image of Trump as pope is the latest White House controversy
What led to Mike Waltz’s ouster as Trump’s national security adviser?
Trump says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ using military force to control Greenland
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/04/trump-greenland-denmark-military-force
Trump says he doesn’t know if he needs to uphold constitutional due process
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/04/trump-due-process-rights-constitution
Trump says he won't remove Fed chair Powell, says good parts of economy are his doing
05.05.2025
WAR ON GAZA
Israel calls up thousands of reservists to expand Gaza war
Netanyahu says Gaza population to be moved in intensive Israeli operation
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/israel-plans-conquest-of-gaza-in-expanded-offensive
Gaza population to be moved as part of ‘intensive’ offensive, Netanyahu says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/05/israel-gaza-yemen-middle-east-crisis-live-updates
Israel to expand military operations in Gaza to establish ‘sustained presence’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/05/israel-expand-military-operations-gaza
Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy04km1zk0o
Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c934r9nw4r9o
Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2e44y44gjo
Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AT WAR
Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Turkiye’s Erdogan as visits planned
Russia reports Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow ahead of May 9 events
List of key events, day 1,166
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1166
How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yg4z6v600o
Ukraine's Zelenskiy, in Prague, says ceasefire could be put in place at any moment
Ukraine launches ground attacks in Kursk region, Russian war bloggers say
Ukraine says it shot down 42 drones from Russia but two regions hit
Ukraine launches drone attack targeting Moscow, mayor says
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
US offers $1,000 stipend to migrants who self-deport
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/us-offers-1000-stipend-to-migrants-who-self-deport
Australia’s Albanese says he had ‘warm’ call with Trump after election win
Trump says he will put 100% tariff on all foreign films
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/trump-says-he-will-put-100-tariff-on-all-foreign-films
White House claims ‘no final decisions on foreign film tariffs’ after Trump announces plan
Trump administration offers $1,000 to undocumented immigrants to leave US
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/trump-1000-dollars-undocumented-immigrants
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison for ‘most ruthless offenders’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/trump-plan-reopen-alcatraz-prison
US media stocks slide on Wall Street after Trump threatens movie tariffs https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/us-media-stocks-slide-trump-movie-tariffs-netflix-amazon
Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr7e2z1rxyo
No decisions yet on foreign film tariffs, White House says
US offers $1,000 stipend to encourage migrants to self-deport
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-offers-1000-stipend-encourage-migrants-self-deport-2025-05-05/
ROMANIA
Romania’s pro-EU prime minister resigns as Trump ally eyes presidency
Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3xk8prxy8o
Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote
Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote
SUDAN
ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels
How RSF is adopting Israel’s ‘template for genocide’ in Sudan
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/how-rsf-is-adopting-israels-template-for-genocide-in-sudan
Top UN court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE
Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze176ryw54o
Sudan's RSF launches second drone attack in Port Sudan, security sources say
World court dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE over alleged Darfur interference
06.05.2025
ISRAEL-GAZA WAR
What we know about Israel’s new plan for Gaza
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/5/6/what-we-know-about-israels-new-plan-for-gaza
Palestinian boy who sang about war is killed in Gaza
Israel has turned 70% of Gaza into no-go zones, in maps
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/6/israel-has-turned-70-of-gaza-into-no-go-zones-in-maps
No sense in Gaza ceasefire talks amid Israel’s ‘hunger war’: Hamas
Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/hamas-israel-hunger-war-in-gaza
‘There is no life here’: Palestinians say Israel is imposing its Gaza endgame
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/palestinians-fear-israel-imposing-gaza-endgame
Hamas says Gaza talks pointless while Israel continues 'starvation war'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgq22lzn3no
US to fold Palestinian affairs office into embassy in Israel
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
List of key events, day 1,167
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1167
Ukrainian drones target Moscow for second night as foreign leaders arrive
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/ukraine-drones-raid-moscow
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow days before WW2 parade
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20xqdn04g3o
Kremlin says Russia still plans to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 but will respond if attacked
Ukrainian border guards helped draft-dodgers flee country, police say
CANADA
Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with Canada’s PM Mark Carney
Canada’s Mark Carney visits White House amid tariff dispute
Canada’s Carney rejects Trump’s ‘51st state’ talk in Oval Office
Carney touts ‘constructive discussions’ with Trump and reiterates Canada ‘is not for sale’
Handshakes, friendship and ‘never, never, never, never, never’: five takeaways from Carney
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/trump-carney-meeting-takeaways-canada-us
Trump says ‘we just want to be friends’ as Canada PM torpedoes 51st state idea
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/06/trump-mark-carney-canada-meeting
Carney says Trump ‘willing to negotiate’ and drop tariffs after ‘very constructive' meeting
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cd9l395y08zt
Carney stresses Canada will never be for sale in first meeting with Trump
KASHMIR
India says it has launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cwyneele13qt
India fires missiles into Pakistan
India strikes nine sites in Pakistan weeks after Kashmir militant attack
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/06/pakistan-india-attacks-kashmir-live-updates
India says it attacked nine sites in Pakistan, Pakistani Kashmir
India launches attack on 9 sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir
07.05.2025
KASHMIR
India-Pakistan deadly strikes force airlines to re-route, cancel flights
‘High risks’: Indian attacks in Pakistan raise fears of wider conflict
‘Act of war’: Pakistan pledges retaliation to Indian deadly attacks
Key images as India launches military attack and Pakistan hits back
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/5/7/india-fired-missiles-into-pakistan
How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military attacks
Pakistan authorises ‘corresponding’ retaliation after India missile strikes kill 26
India must ‘suffer the consequences’ for ‘cowardly’ attack says Pakistan PM
Shehbaz Sharif authorises ‘corresponding action’ after India strikes kill 26
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/06/pakistan-india-attacks-kashmir-live-updates
Tensions escalate as Pakistan vows response to Indian strikes after Pahalgam killings
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cwyneele13qt
What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6868pdpw4o
Why India and Pakistan fight over it
https://www.bbc.com/news/10537286
Indian and Pakistani civilians describe aftermath of strikes and shelling
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62g2d3xlj2o
Islamabad vows retaliation after India's 'Operation Sindoor' strikes kill 26
India strikes Pakistan over tourist killings, Pakistan says it will retaliate
India's appeal for investors dimmed but not derailed by conflict with Pakistan
WAR ON GAZA
How Israel’s ‘plan’ for Gaza could turbocharge ethnic cleansing
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/7/how-israels-plan-for-gaza-could-turbocharge-ethnic-cleansing
UK arms exports to Israel press ahead despite licence suspension: Study
Israeli attacks kill more than 60 as Gaza blockade accelerates starvation
‘Desperate, traumatised people’: Gaza faces wave of looting, theft and violence
Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block
Hamas says Gaza talks pointless while Israel continues 'starvation war'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgq22lzn3no
US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza, sources say
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
‘It’s not Europe bad, America good’: JD Vance returns to Munich meeting
Libyan authorities reject report they will take in US deportees
US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war
Meet the Jewish students speaking to US lawmakers about Columbia’s protests
Trump plans to announce US will refer to Arabian Gulf rather than Persian Gulf
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/07/trump-rename-persian-arabian-gulf
Denmark to summon US envoy over report of Greenland spying directive
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/07/greenland-spying-surveillance
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m9mvemxrwo
Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4gw18753o
US and China to start talks over trade war this week
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rgrejkvmjo
How world leaders react to Indian strikes in Pakistan after Kashmir attack
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AT WAR
China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin after Ukrainian drones target capital
Mother and son killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Former US president Biden accuses Trump of appeasement of Russia
Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dedjn3px3o
Xi Jinping begins four-day Russia visit after Ukrainian drones attack Moscow
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,167
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1167
08.05.2025
INDIA-PAKISTAN TENSION
‘No deterrent value’: Will India’s strikes on Pakistan stop armed attacks?
Multiple explosions and sirens in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Jammu city
‘Don’t want war’: Kashmiri towns caught in deadly India-Pakistan crossfire
Pakistan again threatens retaliation against India
Explosions reported in Jammu city in India-administered Kashmir
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/08/india-pakistan-kashmir-latest-live-news
Pakistan and India trade accusations of drone attacks as conflict escalates
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/india-pakistan-kashmir-tensions-airstrike
Pakistan PM says India must ‘suffer the consequences’ for ‘cowardly’ attack
India and Pakistan blame each other for escalating military tensions
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cwyneele13qt
Pakistan's Chinese-made jet brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say
Explosions rock Indian Kashmir in suspected Pakistani attacks
Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India's border with Pakistan
WAR ON GAZA
Israel retrofitting DJI commercial drones to bomb and surveil Gaza
UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ as Gaza deaths mount
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/5/8/un-experts-warn-of-annihilation-as-gaza-deaths-mount
Reports of Israeli casualties in Rafah blast, as strikes kill 16 in Gaza
US official says Washington may advance Saudi deal without Israel: Reports
Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3676r17gg4o
Red Cross appeals to governments to act now to end Gaza 'horror'
Hamas says it is engaged in 'fierce fighting' in Gaza's Rafah
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Ukraine’s parliament ratifies landmark minerals deal with US
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/8/ukraines-parliament-ratifies-landmark-minerals-deal-with-us
China’s Xi vows to stand with friend Putin against ‘hegemonic bullying’
Is Russia’s Putin playing Trump over Ukraine peace plan, or himself?
Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking own truce after attacks on Sumy
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,169
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1169
Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dedjn3px3o
Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a 'farce'
Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire
PAPAL CONCLAVE
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope
Robert Francis Prevost to be first American pope and will become Leo XIV
American cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo
DONALD TRUMP
US strikes first trade agreement with UK in a ‘breakthrough deal’
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/5/8/us-and-uk-cement-breakthrough-deal-on-trade
Why is Trump going to the Middle East?
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-bottom-line/2025/5/8/why-is-trump-going-to-the-middle-east
Trump to announce trade deal with UK on Thursday, reports say
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/5/8/trump-to-announce-trade-deal-with-uk-reports-say
Trump says he’ll decide on name of ‘Persian Gulf’ on Middle East visit
Trump says US-UK trade deal framework ‘maxed out’ as British ambassador describes it as ‘starting point’
US House approves ‘dumb’ legislation renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘Gulf of America’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/08/us-house-gulf-of-mexico
US removes tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, and cuts car rate to 10%, as Trump and Starmer unveil deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn91dxzv4pnt
Trump heralds 'breakthrough' deal with UK
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-britain-expected-announce-tariff-deal-thursday-2025-05-08/
Ayça Dilara Helvacı
09.05.2025
Us And Peru
For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-cardinal-prevost-road-becoming-pope-leo-was-paved-peru-2025-05-09/
European And Russia
Europe Pressures Russia for Ukraine Ceasefire.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87j03x9px2o
Trump names Fox
Trump names Fox News host as top Washington DC prosecutor.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jnl79mejo
Steve Rosenberg
BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg is reporting live from Moscow’s Red Square during Victory Day celebrations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwyvx9zeq04o
10.05.2025
Gaza
Israeli lawyers in Britain face backlash over claims that the Gaza war might help reduce obesity.
Gaza And Israel
In Israel, Netanyahu’s approach to the war draws public outrage as it endangers the fate of hostages in Gaza.
India And Pakistan
U.S. Offers to Assist India-Pakistan Talks; G7 Urges Dialogue.
https://www.reuters.com/world/g7-nations-urge-india-pakistan-have-direct-dialogue-2025-05-10/
11.05.2025
Trump
ın Trump's circle, some expect high tariffs even after trade deals.
Zelensky And Putin
"Zelensky Urges Direct Talks with Putin as Trump Presses for Ukraine-Russia Negotiations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxrm0lnego
China
US says reached with China after trade talks.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn053edex5eo
Pope Leo
In his first Sunday sermon, Pope Leo appealed for peace and urged an end to war.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r18dp9lxxo
Hamas
Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander.
12.05.2025
China – US Route
Tariff Relief Boosts Outlook for Container Shippers on China-U.S. Route
Russia And Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launches barrage of drones amid calls for truce, talks
Gaza
Famine monitor warns that one in five individuals in Gaza is at risk of hunger.
13.05.2025
Burkina Faso
How Did Burkina Faso’s Junta Leader Capture Hearts and Minds Globally?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1egely9v3go
Sara Duterte
Sara Duterte: The 'Alpha' VP at Odds with the Philippine President
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8dnre9901o
Gaza
What does the future look like for Palestinians in Gaza?
Gaza
Journalist is among victims of Israeli attack on Gaza hospital
14.05.2025
Trump
Pezeshkian states that Iran will not submit to Trump's intimidation.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/14/pezeshkian-says-iran-will-not-bow-to-bullying-from-trump
Qatar And Gazza
Qatar states that Israel’s latest strikes on Gaza indicate disinterest in pursuing a ceasefire.
Donald Trump’s “historic’’ Qatar And Trump
Peace Talks, Boeing Jets Take Center Stage During Trump’s Qatar Visit.
Deported Morther Returned
Child Separated from Deported Mother Returned to Venezuela from the U.S.
15.05.2025
Putin
Putin reshuffles military leadership, moving Ground Forces chief to the Security Council.
Qatar
Is Qatar's gift of a plane to President Trump allowed under US law?
Watch Out for Unkempt Tourists
Latvia Warns Public: Disheveled Tourists Could Be Russian Spies.
Melania Trump
Melania Trump Statue Missing, Slovenian Police Launch Investigation.
16.05.2025
Wall Street
Wall Street advances on trade hopes, data shows investor pessimism
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-rise-trade-optimism-lingers-2025-05-16/
Gaza
According to rescue workers, approximately 100 people were killed in an Israeli attack on northern Gaza.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr704wwklgo
Trump
Trump turns to US Supreme Court to pursue mass fed
Trump turns to US Supreme Court to pursue mass federal layoffs.
Gaza
Following Israeli airstrikes that killed over 100 people, Trump has acknowledged the existence of hunger in Gaza.
What to make of Donald Trump’s “historic” tour of the Middle East.
Ukraine
Ukraine has called on its allies to maintain pressure on Russia following the failure of talks to produce a ceasefire.
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-ukraine-hold-first-direct-peace-talks-over-3-years-2025-05-16/
17.05.2025
Germany and Italy
Germany and Italy have stated that European leaders remain far from discussing the deployment of troops to Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia.
The peace negotiations in Istanbul have exposed the deep divisions between Ukraine and Russia.
Musk’s xAL
Following controversy over 'white genocide' comments, Musk’s xAI has updated its Grok chatbot.
18.05.2025
EU AND UK
EU and UK leaders spoke with Trump before meeting Putin following the strike on UkrainE https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/18/eu-uk-leaders-to-speak-with-trump-before-his-putin-call-as-ukraine-hit
Us And Syria And Yemen
US policy shifts on Syria, Yemen, Iran – but not Israel
Israel Kills
Israel kills 130 Palestinians in a matter of hours as Gaza talks
19.05.2025
Trump
Lawyers seek to compel Trump to return a deported Guatemalan national.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/lawyers-seek-force-trump-return-guatemalan-deportee-2025-05-19/
Wall Street
Wall Street stocks finish flat with sentiment weakened by Moody's downgrade
Moody
Following the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, Moody’s lowered the ratings of JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer states that the EU’s relaunch agreement restores Britain’s presence on the global stage.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/19/keir-starmer-uk-eu-reset-deal-win-win
Trump-Putin
Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?
20.05.2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Stalling Ceasefire Talks to ‘Buy Time
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgddel17kvo
Trump
Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7ggg9j1v0o
Gaza Crisis
Airstrikes in Gaza have killed dozens, and international criticism of Israel is intensifying.
21.05.2025
Heart Return
After having open-heart surgery in Jordan, a baby from Gaza was returned to the conflict zone.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk22xm831ko
Ukraine Pressure
Ukraine proposes tougher Russia sanctions to EU amid U.S. hesitations.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-ask-eu-lead-russia-sanctions-us-wavers-2025-05-21/
Warehouse Rush
As Trump tariffs loom, U.S. importers rush to set up bonded warehouses.
War Update
Russia-Ukraine War: Key developments on Day
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1182
22.05.2025
Trump
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending plan was passed by the US House of Representatives.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yg0kgg2njo
Us Trump
US House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill
German Word War II
Germans begin first permanent overseas deployment since World War II
Gaza
For weeks, desperate crowds in Gaza have been longing for their first taste of freshly baked bread.
Desperate crowds scramble for Gaza’s first freshly baked bread in weeks
Israel
Israeli speculation mounts over potential
23.05.2025
ICE
ICE arrests immigrants at courthouses
Ukraine And Russia
EU membership, seizing Russia’s money needed to rebuild Ukraine
24.05.2025
Israel And Gazza
According to the UN Secretary-General, Palestinians dying of starvation signals that the war in Gaza has entered its cruelest stage.
In Gaza, preparing food is now a poisonous act.
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/5/24/cooking-in-gaza-is-now-a-toxic-affair
Anger and shock follow Israeli attack that killed the nine children of a Gazan doctor.
Breaking: Israel targets Palestinians in Gaza 'safe area' while famine concerns mount.
25.05.2025
Zelensky And Us
he Ukrainian President claimed that the U.S.'s silence in the face of Russian assaults has encouraged Putin to take more aggressive steps.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2rx8kxdm4o
Killed by Israeli
After being wounded in an Israeli strike, the father of nine is still fighting for his life.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8djlg3zq5o
Ukraine
Ukraine has denounced the U.S. silence after Russia launched its biggest air attack of the war.
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