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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,177

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:42
These are the key events on day 1,177 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Trump’s decision to lift Syria sanctions fuels dreams of economic revival

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:06
Analysts say that sanctions relief will be a boon to Syria, but may take some time to affect the country.

US senators seek to block Trump’s UAE, Qatar defence deals

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:35
Senators accuse US President Donald Trump of engaging in 'corruption of US foreign policy' with defence deals.

What is famine, and why is Gaza at risk of reaching it soon?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 05:17
One in five in Gaza face famine as Israel's blockade continues. What does starvation do to the human body?

US judge dismisses case against migrants caught in new military zone

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 00:15
The magistrate ruled that apprehended migrants may not have been aware they were crossing into a military zone.

What do the Gulf states gain from the US president’s historic visit?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 00:00
US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.

Yamal helps Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 23:36
Barcelona win back the La Liga title from rivals Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at neighbours Espanyol.

Trump hails growing ties with UAE on last leg of Gulf tour

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 22:58
US president claims he has sealed deals worth $10 trillion during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.

A US airline faces backlash as it begins deportation flights

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 22:25
The financially struggling budget airline Avelo took a contract with the Trump administration that began this week.

Settlers assault Palestinian woman protecting land in occupied West Bank

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 21:46
Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian woman who tried to stop a group from trespassing in the occupied West Bank.

UN rejects US-backed Gaza aid plan, citing lack of neutrality

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 21:33
UN stresses adherence to principles of neutrality and independence in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Judge and mayor appear in US courts over immigration crackdown cases

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 21:13
A Wisconsin judge and a New Jersey mayor faced charges in two separate US courts on Thursday.

Trump honoured by UAE as country announces $1.4 trillion investment

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 20:27
The president of the UAE announced plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the US over the next ten years.

Lawyers for US Mayor Ras Baraka argue he was targeted for arrest at protest

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 20:03
Baraka's defence team say they will file a motion to dismiss trespassing charges pursued by the Trump administration.

US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 20:00
Donald Trump's lawyers seek to stop judges' national block on executive order in case that could decide policy's future.

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 19:54
Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) claims attack on Djibo military outpost, SITE Intelligence Group says.

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 19:54
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was shot dead during a TikTok livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico.

Claudia Sheinbaum denounces proposed US remittance tax as ‘unacceptable’

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 19:21
Republicans have proposed the remittance tax as part of a broader push to crack down on undocumented immigration.

Largest US retailer Walmart warns of price hikes because of tariffs

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:46
Walmart is a bellwether of US consumer health and its statement is a signpost of the impact of the trade war.

UK’s Starmer seeking third countries to set up asylum seeker ‘return hubs’

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:43
PM’s plans compared to Conservatives’ controversial Rwanda deportation policy, which he had dismissed as a ‘gimmick’.

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