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May 19, 2024
Khartoum [Sudan], May 19: At least eight civilians were killed in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a village in Gezira State in central Sudan, a resistance committee announced on Saturday.
Cyprus aims at continuous flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Sri Lanka warns of landslides following heavy rain
Palestinian rights group calls for investigation into Meta's data leaks to Israeli military
Prime minister Fico in stable condition; Slovakian politicians say threats rising
100,000 people affected by climate protest that closes Munich Airport
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Biden's security adviser visits Saudi Arabia, Israel for talks
Washington [US], May 19: US President Joe Biden's security adviser Jake Sullivan is to travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend.
Russia could increase attacks, says Zelensky
Kyiv [Ukraine], May 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia could increase its attacks in Ukraine's north east following its recent gains near the...
At least 23 people are missing off Tunisia coast, say local authorities
Tunis [Tunisia], May 19: At least 23 people are missing off the Tunisian coast, local authorities have said, as search operations are under way.
Georgian president vetoes foreign influence law as Russian in spirit
Berlin [Germany], may 19: Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday vetoed a controversial law against NGOs passed by parliament, in an expected move after the...
Australians in New Caledonia face food shortages
Canberra [Australia], May 19: Australians stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for a way out of the Pacific island territory, amid...
Japan military needs more women, harassment issue
Tokyo [Japan], May 19: As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need...
Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points
London [UK], May 19: The opposition Labour Party's lead over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's governing Conservative Party has increased to 18 points, according to...
Eruption of Indonesia's Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate
Mt Ibu [Indonesia], May 19: A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky,...
UAE flies first relief plane for flood-hit victims in Brazil
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19: The UAE today sent the first relief plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid to help the...
Austria to unblock funds for UNRWA
Vienna [Austria], May 19: Austria will release funds to the UN's Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA that were blocked after allegations agency staff were involved in the October 7 attacks on Israel.
All Israeli crossings with Gaza must be opened, says Egyptian FM
UAE President receives phone call from President of Democratic Republic of Congo
Jury of UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development discusses preparation for eighth edition
Storms batter Houston, killing 4, causing widespread damage
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Protesters, school administration reach deal to clear encampment in University of Washington
NASA delays again launch for Boeing Starliner to space station
1st Beijing-Madrid-Havana flight arrives in Cuba
California continues to lead in U.S. unemployment rate