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German woman arrested after mass stabbing at Hamburg train station

Police say four victims face life-threatening injuries, suggest suspect had suffered 'psychological emergency'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,185

These are the key events on day 1,185 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum

San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand's looted Prakhon Chai hoard.

US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon

Investors interpreted Trump's comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.

‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote

Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.

DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity

Kabila, accused of ‘treason’ and ‘war crimes’, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group.

US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement

The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?

Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as 'anti-Semtic'.

Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist

Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.

Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League

Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter's victory at Como is in vain.

Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps

Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.

Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

The DOJ is expected to have a written agreement with Boeing in place by the end of next week.

Qalanders-Islamabad: Lahore reach PSL final with 95-run win

Lahore Qalanders beat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach Sunday's Pakistan Super League final.

Trump’s foreign student ban on Harvard has caused ‘very real damage’

Donald Trump’s decision to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students has caused irreparable damage, says one student.

Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations

A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US's nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.

UEFA Women’s Champions League final: Barcelona vs Arsenal start, team news

Barcelona face Arsenal while aiming to become only the second side to claim a Women's Champions League three-peat.

Israeli strike rocks Jabalia even as aid to Gaza resumes

Palestinians searched for bodies after an Israeli airstrike leveled a building in Jabalia.

A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81

The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.

US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper

Abu Dhabi’s IMI will take a minority stake in the company of no more than 15 percent.

FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.

Trump’s Golden Dome defence system “unrealistic”

Michael O’Hanlon discusses Trump’s Golden Dome defence system, and whether it’d be a good strategy for the US.

Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?

A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.

Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.

‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing

More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of

UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of the war.

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MIDEAST-BURQIN-ISRAELI SETTLERS-RIOTS

(250523) -- BURQIN, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians inspect a house burned by Israeli settlers in the village of Burqin near the West Bank city of Salfit, on May 23, 2025. About 40 Israeli settlers rioted in the Palestinian village of Burqin in the West Bank, burning houses and cars, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Friday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-JABALIA REFUGEE CAMP-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

(250523) -- GAZA, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians transfer a victim after an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, on May 23, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that its air force struck more than 75 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua)

Era of uncontested US dominance over Vance

The US vice president has said rivals like China and Russia now challenge American power across key domains

The era of Washington's uncontested global dominance has come to an end, with growing competition from Russia, China, and other nations, US Vice President J.D. Vance said on Friday.

Speaking to graduates at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Vance said that US leaders had assum

Moldovan Orthodox bishop blocked from religious trip again

The cleric was detained and searched at the airport, after a similar Easter incident triggered international outcry

Chisinau is conducting a systematic crackdown on the Moldovan Orthodox Church, a senior cleric claimed on Friday after being detained and prevented from traveling abroad.

Bishop Marchel previously made headlines in April when he was barred from boarding a flight to Jerusalem f

UNRWA: Aid going into Gaza now needle in haystack

Gaza [Palestine], May 23 (ANI/WAM): Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General, stated that the people of Gaza have been starved and deprived of the basics including water and medicines for more than 11 weeks.

'Mothers and fathers have run out of food for their children Older people died because of lack of medicines. The aid going in now is a needle in a haystack,' he said in a post on his official X acco

UN Chief decries 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza; announces new distribution plan

NEW YORK, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) -- UN chief Antonio Guterres today decried the "teaspoon of aid" Israel has authorised for Gaza, emphasising that a "flood of assistance is required."

He again signalled the UN's refusal to join a new US-backed distribution plan.

Speaking to reporters, Guterres stressed, "Without rapid, reliable, safe, and sustained aid access, more people will die - and the long-term conseq

Mideast in Pictures: UNRWA chief calls for uninterrupted flow of aid into Gaza

GAZA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Philip Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), on Friday called for a "meaningful and uninterrupted" flow of aid into the Gaza Strip.

In a post on social media platform X, Lazzarini said that "saving lives must overtake military and political agendas," adding, "the people of Gaza cannot wait any longer."

Aid trucks began entering

Suspect in Israeli embassy staff killings could face death penalty

The 31-year-old alleged gunman has reportedly claimed that he killed the two employees for Palestine

A man charged with killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday could face the death penalty, US authorities have said.

Sarah Milgrim, 26, and Yaron Lischinsky, 30, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a reception hosted by the American Jewi

Scientists outline possible nuclear winter scenario

The aftermath following an exchange of nukes could include prolonged cooling, agricultural collapse and social upheaval, a study has said

Apart from killing millions, a war between Russia and the US could result in a 'nuclear winter' that would devastate the Earth's atmosphere and lead to a drastic reduction in agricultural production, a group of American scientists has said.

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Scientists outline nuclear winter scenario

The aftermath following an exchange of nukes could include prolonged cooling, agricultural collapse and social upheaval, a study has said

Apart from killing millions, a war between Russia and the US could result in a 'nuclear winter' that would devastate the Earth's atmosphere and lead to a drastic reduction in agricultural production, a group of American scientists has said.

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What action can Israel's allies take over its expansion of military operations in Gaza?

The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on

Iran, US Dig In As Nuclear Talks Resume In Rome

Welcome back to the Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.

I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I'm looking at how Tehran and Washington are digging in on the core nuclear issue: enrichment. The United States insists Iran cant enrich uranium; Iran maintains it wont give it up. With both sides refusing to budge, the standoff is heati

Fate Of Nuclear Talks On The Line As Iran, US Head To Rome

The United States and Iran are set to hold a fifth round of talks over the latter's nuclear program in Rome, and the stakes couldhardly be higher.

The main obstacle is Irans uranium enrichment capability -- something that the United States insists must be abandoned in any deal to ensure Iran will not weaponize its nuclear program.

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Iran, US Begin Talks In Rome In Last-Ditch Diplomatic Effort

A fifth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has kicked off in Rome at the residence of the Omani ambassador, and the stakes couldhardly be higher.

The main obstacle is Irans uranium enrichment capability -- something that the United States insists must be abandoned in any deal to ensure Iran will not weaponize its nuclear program.

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World Insights: What the future holds for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks?

Analysts believe the U.S. policy shift has crossed Iran's red lines on uranium enrichment, further heightening tensions.

Despite the difficulties, analysts point out that the United States and Iran remain open to negotiations, and indirect dialogue channels are still functioning, which is a positive sign. Some believe that a deal is still possible.

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