US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin converses with Dong Jun of China
The National Defense Minister of China spoke with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This is the first interaction between them in more than a year as the two nations work to rebuild military ties. The two allegedly covered a wide range of topics on their call, including regional and international security challenges and US-China defense ties. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Festival Qumra: A Qatari occasion showcasing the area's up-and-coming directors
To support the region's future generation of filmmakers, Qatar is hosting its tenth annual Qumra festival. To assist prospective filmmakers and producers in developing their work, some of the top figures in the industry are invited to Doha for this event. In particular, for young Palestinian filmmakers, the event provides a lifeline.
Sydney attack: Joel Cauchi,40, is the attacker; an investigation is being conducted
Sydney, Australia, residents are still putting the pieces together following the stabbing event that occurred inside a mall on Saturday. Six persons were killed, five of them were women and one was a male security guard.
The World Bank has provided $1.5 billion in funding to Ukraine. The purpose of this financial infusion is to sustain Ukraine's budget throughout the crisis, particularly its essential social spending. Britain and Japan are providing the funding, which is critical for Ukraine as it deals with declining foreign aid and increasing financial strain.
UK: Rwanda preparing infrastructure for lodgings to accommodate just 'thousands' of migrants
The Rwandan government has stated that it cannot guarantee the number of persons it can accommodate in the country under Sunak's deportation plan. Stay tuned for further details!
TikTok CEO promises to win in court against potential ban
Authorities in the US are targeting Tik Tok; a new rule threatens a statewide ban unless the app's parent company, Bite Dance, divests. This would be the heaviest blow to the widely used video-sharing platform, which has already been subject to numerous restrictions worldwide. Keep an eye out for additional information!
The workforce at the massive Spanish fashion index, parent firm of Zara and other well-known brands, is protesting. This occurs after the business announced $38 billion in record earnings, but employees feel they aren't getting a fair part of the company's prosperity.
UK: Dan Poulter, a former UK health minister, leaves PM Rishi Sunak's party
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain is facing further challenges. The announcement that Dan Poulter, a practicing physician and former health minister, is leaving the Conservative Party and soon joining the Labour Party has shocked many in the party.
A bus carrying international tourists and escorts was assaulted in Afghanistan last week, killing three Spanish people and three Afghans. Stay tuned for further details!
Egypt, Qatar, and the US encouraged Israel and Hamas to finish the Gaza truce pact.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States pushed Israel and Hamas to subscribe to the principles articulated by US President Joe Biden. Far-right ministers in Israel's current coalition, however, have vowed to topple Netanyahu's government if he accepts such a deal. The Israeli opposition is encouraging the government to embrace Biden's latest ceasefire plan for Gaza. Still, Netanyahu has declared that conditions have not changed and that he would not accept a lasting ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed. Osama Hamdan, a Hamas spokesperson, described Biden's proposal as "positive" but stated that the party had yet to receive any formal documentation.
Russia discovered enormous oil and gas deposits in Antarctica.
Russia discovered massive oil and gas deposits in the Antarctic, with much of it in areas claimed by the United Kingdom. MPs have expressed concern that the studies are a prelude to drilling rigs exploiting fossil fuels from the pristine area. Watch to learn more. Broadcast on May 12, 2024
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