Year: 2025

12 May

Israel urges evacuation of Yemen ports after strikes target Houthi strongholds

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Israel’s military has urged civilians to evacuate three strategic ports in Yemen—Ras Issa, Hodeida, and Salif—amid escalating retaliatory strikes against Houthi rebels. The warning follows recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas in response to missile attacks, including one that struck near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport earlier this month. ... Read more May 12, 2025 Israel’s military has urged civilians to evacuate three strategic ports in Yemen—Ras Issa, Hodeida, and Salif—amid escalating retaliatory strikes against Houthi rebels. The warning follows recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas in response to missile attacks, including one that struck near Tel Aviv’s Ben…

12 May

Hamas says Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will be released

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Summary: Hamas said Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage in Gaza, as part of wider efforts to reach a ceasefire. "It turns out that the United States has been holding direct talks with the terror group, with Hamas, at least for a few days, trying to get this 'gesture' ... ahead of Donald Trump's visit to the region", FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky said, adding that Trump's visit does not include Israel. ...Read more

12 May

23 killed in multiple attacks by gunmen in central Nigeria, says Red Cross

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Summary: Multiple attacks by gunmen in central Nigeria's Benue State left 23 people dead, a Red Cross official said Sunday, as the region continues to see violence linked to land use and ethnic or religious tensions. ...Read more

12 May

Albanians head to the polls in election set to test EU ambitions

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Summary: In a closely monitored president election set to test the country's path to EU citizenship, Albanians cast their ballots Sunday to elect either three-time Prime Minister Edi Rama or far-right opposition leader Sali Berisha to take on Albania's economic challenges and political corruption. ...Read more

12 May

Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana

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Summary: The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest!...Read more

12 May

Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks

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Summary: The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting Monday, and that he was prepared to meet with his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks to end Moscow's war, now in its fourth year....Read more

12 May

Trump hails ‘great progress’ as US-China trade talks in Geneva continue

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Summary: The lead US negotiator described “a great deal of productivity” in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trump’s tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation....Read more

12 May

Hungarian filmmakers in the shadow of Trump’s tariff threat

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Summary: The damage to the Hungarian film industry could be huge if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films, but no one knows how this would work practically, so film industry experts are patiently holding their breath....Read more

12 May

Trump announces Hamas has agreed to release the last living US-Israeli hostage in Gaza

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Summary: Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier was abducted from his base during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel that ignited the war in Gaza....Read more

12 May

The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea

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Summary: The proposed solution would only provide food and aid to around 60 percent of Gaza's civilians initially, according to a copy of the proposal reviewed by NPR. ...Read more

12 May

President Trump prepares for his first major diplomatic trip of his 2nd term

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Summary: President Trump heads to Saudi Arabia this week. What do he and the Gulf states want from the visit?...Read more

12 May

Hamas says it will release Israeli American Edan Alexander, held hostage in Gaza

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Summary: Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, is the last remaining American citizen held by Hamas in Gaza who is believed to still be alive. President Trump confirmed the plans for his release....Read more

12 May

U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details

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Summary: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details will be released Monday after a weekend of talks in Switzerland....Read more

12 May

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

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Summary: The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. ...Read more

12 May

Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

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Summary: The new pope, speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed....Read more

12 May

Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division

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Summary: Both men are politically divisive, fiercely combative and have outsize egos. But as Mr. Trump arrives in the Middle East next week, the fate of the region could hinge on their relationship....Read more

12 May

Can King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It’s Too Late?

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Summary: Prince Harry’s desperate plea to reconcile with his father highlighted a rupture that could undermine the monarchy’s attempts to model unity....Read more

12 May

The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

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Summary: New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead....Read more

12 May

How a Quiet American Cardinal Became Pope

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Summary: At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church....Read more

12 May

US reportedly planning to deport migrants to Libya despite ‘clear’ violation of court order

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Summary: Judge confirms move would breach order as Libya’s rival governments say both would refuse any US deporteesThe Trump administration is reportedly planning to deport a group of immigrants to Libya, despite a judge’s efforts on Wednesday to block any such flights and the state department’s previous condemnation of the “life-threatening” prison conditions in the country.Reuters cited three unnamed US officials as saying the deportations could happen this week. Two of the officials said the immigrants, whose nationalities are not known, could be flown to the north African country as soon as Wednesday, but they added the plans could still…