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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
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Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s artistic skills have earned him the reputation of a public relations genius acknowledged by both friends and foes. United States President Donald Trump, who has openly attacked him in public, famously called the Ukrainian...
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
The pope urged the rememberance of journalists who lost their lives pursuing the truth, particularly in conflict areas. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026Pope Leo has marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning violations of media freedom around the world and paying...
Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla have been presented before an Israeli court days after they were abducted following their detention with 175 other campaigners by Israel in international waters near Greece.Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and...
US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens
NewsFeedUS-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Donald Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war on Iran. Trump says he will withdraw troops from US bases in Germany, after Merz said Iran was ‘humiliating’ the US.Published On 3 May...
USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets
Tickets for the cohosts’ opening game in Los Angeles are available for prices ranging between $1,120 and $6,050. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026With under 40 days to go until the World Cup, tournament organisers continue to struggle with ticket sales as seats remain...
It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance
For decades, Gulf states operated under the assumption that their most important strategic partner was the United States. They built an extensive and multidimensional partnership with Washington, one that spanned security, energy, finance, and diplomacy.In launching...
Netanyahu boasts of Israel’s billion-dollar military investments
NewsFeedBenjamin Netanyahu says Israel will invest $119 billion USD into developing its own military weapons systems in order to ‘not be dependent on foreign countries’.Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
Was the Iran war the final blow in the collapse of Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines, a budget carrier in the United States, has begun winding down operations, cancelling all flights, after talks with the Trump administration to secure a $500m bailout failed. Experts say a spike in aviation fuel prices from the US-Israel war on Iran...
OPEC+ announces symbolic oil output rise during Strait of Hormuz closure
The seven major producers, including Saudi Arabia, will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June, the organisation says. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026OPEC+ has agreed to a modest, largely symbolic oil output increase for June as the...
Israel approves purchase of fighter jets from the US
Israel to buy two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026Israel has given final approval for a multibillion-dollar deal to buy...
US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing
AFRICOM says search and rescue operations under way in southwestern Morocco during African Lion exercise. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026The United States military says two service members participating in a multinational military exercise in Morocco are missing.In...
Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip
NewsFeedTaiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan, despite China’s efforts to block the trip. Trade agreements were signed between Taipei and Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, which is the only African...