The Trump administration is under fire following reports that it is planning to deport an unspecified group of migrants to Libya, a country the U.S. State Department itself has condemned for “life-threatening” prison conditions and widespread human rights abuses. According to Reuters, three unnamed U.S. officials confirmed the administration’s intent to carry out the deportations as early as this week. Two officials indicated that flights to the North African nation could occur as soon as Wednesday, though plans remain fluid. The New York Times also reported similar confirmations from a U.S. official. The nationalities of the migrants remain unclear, and…
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The United Kingdom government’s central justification for sweeping changes to environmental protections in its controversial new planning and infrastructure bill has been dealt a major blow by its own impact assessment. According to the analysis conducted by Whitehall officials, there is very little evidence to support the claim that environmental protections delay development. The bill, which is currently under scrutiny, aims to fast-track housing and infrastructure projects by allowing developers to sidestep vital environmental obligations. In exchange, developers would pay into a Nature Recovery Fund (NRF), a move critics have slammed as a “licence to kill nature.” Officials admitted that…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow for a four-day state visit, coinciding with a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian capital. The visit, centred around Russia’s Victory Day celebrations commemorating the end of World War II, marks Xi’s 11th trip to Russia since taking office, more than to any other country. Moscow’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, confirmed that at least 14 Ukrainian drones were intercepted by Russian air defence overnight, temporarily shutting down most of the city’s airports. Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, announced major schedule changes in response to the disruption. Xi Jinping’s visit comes at a…
Ex-U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump’s foreign policy, warning that Trump’s approach to Russia could shatter global alliances and undermine America’s credibility on the world stage.
South Korea is battling its worst measles outbreak in six years, as health authorities warn that global travel and declining vaccination coverage are fueling a regional resurgence of the highly infectious disease. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) confirmed 52 cases so far in 2025, surpassing last year’s total of 49. It marks the highest number of cases since 2019, when 194 infections were recorded, despite South Korea being declared “measles free” by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014. Officials attribute the spike largely to overseas transmission. Of the 52 recent cases, 34 involved individuals arriving from…
Amazon has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in warehouse automation with the launch of “Vulcan,” a new touch-sensitive robot designed to revolutionize how items are handled in its massive global distribution centers. Debuting at the tech giant’s “Delivering the Future” event in Dortmund, Vulcan represents what Amazon describes as a “fundamental leap forward in robotics.” The robot can feel and identify items by touch, an ability long considered a hurdle in robotics, allowing it to safely pick up and sort about 75% of the diverse products in Amazon’s inventory. Aaron Parness, Amazon’s director of robotics, hailed the innovation as transformative: “It’s…
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia that the United States will officially begin referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or “Gulf of Arabia,” according to two U.S. officials speaking on condition of anonymity. The proposed renaming, which is not yet formally confirmed by the White House or National Security Council, has already drawn strong backlash from Iranian officials who view the move as a deliberate political provocation. “Politically motivated attempts to alter the historically established name of the Persian Gulf are indicative of hostile intent toward Iran and…
A second consecutive night of Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow has heightened tensions ahead of Russia’s 9 May Victory Day parade, prompting temporary closures of airports and intensified security across the capital. Russian officials confirmed that at least 19 drones targeted the city from multiple directions late Monday night, disrupting air travel and striking near residential areas. Moscow Mayor speaks Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were responding to several sites where drone debris had fallen, including along major highways. Though no casualties were reported, social media channels linked to Russian security sources indicated that at least one drone…
The United Kingdom is falling behind international efforts to tackle the growing crisis of microplastic pollution.
Palestinian poet and author Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his poignant and deeply personal essays in The New Yorker, documenting life and loss in Gaza. His win marks a historic moment not only for Palestinian literature but for global journalism that centers voices from within conflict zones. Abu Toha, 32, has spent nearly his entire life in Gaza. His Pulitzer-winning work combines intimate memoir with meticulous reporting, capturing the raw physical and emotional toll of the war between Israel and Hamas that has ravaged the territory for over a year and a…
