Blinken urges Hamas to accept ‘extraordinarily generous’ ceasefire deal (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist (www.timesofisrael.com)
In his report, Guterres referenced Patten’s assessment, but noted that it, “not being investigative in nature and given its limited duration, did not draw conclusions on attribution to specific armed groups or determine prevalence of incidents of conflict-related sexual violence during and after the attacks of 7 October....
Dubai plans to move its busy international airport to a $35 billion new facility within 10 years (apnews.com)
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, will move its operations to the city-state’s second, sprawling airfield in its southern desert reaches “within the next 10 years” in a project worth nearly $35 billion, its ruler said Sunday....
The ‘man who repairs women’ on rape as a weapon and how the world forgot the DRC: "It’s amazing that economic interests can take precedence over humanity" (www.theguardian.com)
At least 40 people die in western Kenya after heavy rains cause a dam collapse (www.pbs.org)
Europe’s banks retreat from Moscow, with the ECB at their heels (www.politico.eu)
Europe’s banks’ retreat from Moscow is entering its final stage, but instead of having General Winter at their heels, they have the European Central Bank....
Russian attack on Odesa: injured man dies in hospital, death toll increases to 5 (ptv-news.com.pk)
Facebook and Instagram face EU probes in content crackdown (www.politico.eu)
Meta’s handling of political ads may be a focus ahead of the EU election in June....
US and UK urge Hamas to take ‘generous’ Israeli ceasefire deal over Gaza (www.independent.co.uk)
30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered (www.dw.com)
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with Nelson Mandela’s liberation party, the ANC....
EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation before June polls (www.theguardian.com)
The EU is set to launch formal proceedings against Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, amid concerns it is not doing enough to counter disinformation before the EU elections in June, according to reports....
Russian strikes overwhelm Ukraine’s overstretched air defense amid Western aid delays (kyivindependent.com)
Over March and April, Russian airpower launched a new wave of mass attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine....
The UK’s Ex-Climate Chief on the Country’s Lost Ambitions (www.wired.com)
KIA Seizes Myanmar Junta HQ Near Kachin State Capital (www.irrawaddy.com)
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife (www.bbc.com)
Bird flu outbreak in Jharkhand; 2 doctors, 6 others quarantined in Ranchi | Ranchi News - Times of India (www.google.com)
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally (www.reuters.com)
Russia may respond to any U.S. confiscation of its currency reserves frozen in the West by seizing the assets, including property and cash, of U.S. citizens and investors in Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, a senior security official, said on Saturday....
Finnish carrier suspends Estonia flights after GPS interference prevents 2 landings (www.voanews.com)
Russia is making daily tactical gains in eastern Ukraine, as concerns swirl around Ukrainian military reporting | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Zelenskyy straight-up said Ukraine is going to lose if Congress doesn't send more aid (www.businessinsider.com)
President Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine would lose the war if the US didn’t send it more aid....
Chinese ‘settle in’ at Cambodian naval base (www.bangkokpost.com)
Indian voters battle extreme temperatures as intense heat wave hits region (www.cnn.com)
Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the country and authorities forecast a hotter-than-normal summer for the South Asian nation....
IMF improves inflation projection: 150% this year, but 45% in 2025 | Buenos Aires Times (www.batimes.com.ar)
Portugal says no plans to pay colonial reparations (www.dw.com)
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not initiated any process to that effect....
Tensions Flare Between Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups in Shan State Town (www.irrawaddy.com)
