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Syria’s president visits Bahrain, discusses regional ties with King Hamad

MANAMA — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Bahrain on Saturday, where he met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, according to official sources from both countries.The meeting at the Sakhir Royal Palace in Manama marked one of al-Sharaa’s latest foreign trips since taking office in January, following the removal of former President Bashar Assad in December.Syria’s state news agency, SANA, said al-Sharaa is leading a high-level delegation focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation.Bahrain’s state news agency reported that the leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties and support Syria’s security and stability.The visit comes ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned tour of the Gulf...

May 10, 2025

Syria’s president visits Bahrain, discusses regional ties with King Hamad

At least seven dead as heavy rains trigger severe flooding in Somalia’s capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least seven people have died after heavy rains triggered flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night, inundating homes and streets and cutting off key roads, officials said Saturday.The flooding, caused by an overwhelmed drainage system amid rapid urban expansion, left waist-high waters in multiple neighborhoods and forced residents to seek shelter on rooftops and higher ground. The rains lasted for nearly eight hours.Abdinasir Hirsi Idle, spokesperson for the regional administration, told The Associated Press that nine houses collapsed and six major roads suffered severe damage. He said rescue operations were underway and warned that the death toll could rise.“Some people are still trapped, and we are doing our best to reach them,” Idle...

May 10, 2025

At least seven dead as heavy rains trigger severe flooding in Somalia’s capital

South Korea’s conservative party replaces presidential candidate

SEOUL — South Korea’s conservative People Power Party (PPP) moved Saturday to replace its presidential nominee Kim Moon Soo with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a dramatic reversal that reflects mounting internal discord following the impeachment of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol.The party’s emergency committee nullified the result of its May 3 primary and registered Han as its new presidential candidate, just one week after Kim won the nomination with 56.3% of the vote.The decision came after days of behind-the-scenes pressure on Kim to step aside amid concerns over his electability against Democratic Party frontrunner Lee Jae-myung.Kim, a former labor minister under Yoon and an outspoken conservative, condemned the move as an “overnight political coup,” vowing to challenge the...

May 10, 2025

South Korea’s conservative party replaces presidential candidate

Columbia suspends over 65 students after pro-Palestinian protest inside library

NEW YORK — Columbia University has suspended more than 65 students and barred dozens of others, including alumni and students from affiliated institutions, after a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the university’s Butler Library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday.The university, located in Manhattan, said those placed on interim suspension are prohibited from coming to campus, attending classes, or taking part in university activities.Thirty-three additional individuals, including students from Barnard College, have been banned from campus. Columbia declined to specify the duration of the disciplinary measures, stating they remain under review pending further investigation.The university also confirmed that some alumni who participated in the protest are now...

May 10, 2025

Columbia suspends over 65 students after pro-Palestinian protest inside library

U.S. and China begin tariff talks in Geneva amid global economic concerns

GENEVA — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer began talks Saturday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Geneva, in a bid to de-escalate a deepening trade dispute that threatens global markets and bilateral commerce between the world’s two largest economies.China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency confirmed the start of the talks, while diplomatic sources said the delegations met for about two hours before heading to a private luncheon.The exact location of the meeting was not disclosed, though a motorcade was seen leaving the residence of the Swiss Ambassador to the United Nations.The high-stakes dialogue comes as tariffs between the U.S. and China have climbed to punitive levels, disrupting trade valued at over $660 billion last year.Last...

May 10, 2025

U.S. and China begin tariff talks in Geneva amid global economic concerns

Ukraine and allies urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

KYIV — Ukraine and its allies said Saturday they are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia starting Monday, calling on Moscow to accept a 30-day truce aimed at launching peace negotiations to end the nearly three-year war.Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha made the announcement as the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom arrived in Kyiv for a joint visit to press for an end to hostilities. Their trip marked the first time all four European leaders had traveled together to Ukraine.Sybiha said the ceasefire proposal follows what he described as a “constructive” phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The effort builds on a U.S.-backed plan first proposed in March, which Kyiv had...

May 10, 2025

Ukraine and allies urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after U.S.-brokered talks

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD — India and Pakistan on Saturday confirmed a ceasefire agreement following U.S.-brokered talks aimed at ending the most serious confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades.The ceasefire follows weeks of cross-border missile and drone strikes triggered by an April 22 gun attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir that left 26 dead.India blames Pakistan for backing the assailants, a charge Islamabad denies. Dozens of civilians have been killed on both sides during the escalation.U.S. President Donald Trump was the first to announce the truce, posting on his Truth Social platform that both countries had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire."“Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence. Thank you...

May 10, 2025

India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after U.S.-brokered talks

US to admit white South African refugees amid broader resettlement freeze

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will admit more than two dozen white South Africans as refugees next week, despite the ongoing suspension of most U.S. refugee resettlement programs, officials and documents confirmed Friday.According to a document obtained by The Associated Press, the first group of Afrikaner refugees is scheduled to arrive Monday at Dulles International Airport near Washington, where they will be received by a U.S. government delegation including Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and officials from the Department of Health and Human Services.White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said the flight is part of a broader relocation effort following President Donald Trump’s February executive order prioritizing white South Africans who claim racial...

May 10, 2025

US to admit white South African refugees amid broader resettlement freeze

Gaza authorities warn 65,000 children at risk of death amid ongoing Israeli blockade

GAZA CITY — The Gaza government warned Friday that more than 65,000 children are at immediate risk of starvation due to Israel’s continued blockade and closure of aid crossings, which local authorities described as part of an intentional starvation policy affecting the entire population of the Gaza Strip.In a statement, the Gaza Media Office accused Israel of “engineering a famine” by preventing the entry of more than 39,000 aid trucks carrying essential supplies, including food, fuel, and medicine, over the past two months.It called the blockade a “systematic crime” against 2.4 million civilians and a violation of international humanitarian law.“All bakeries in Gaza have been shut down for 40 consecutive days, leaving civilians without access to bread,” the statement...

May 10, 2025

Gaza authorities warn 65,000 children at risk of death amid ongoing Israeli blockade

Pakistan, India exchange missile strikes as regional tensions escalate

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD — State-run Pakistan Television reported Saturday that retaliatory attacks were underway after India allegedly fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan.The network did not provide details, and it was unclear which locations in India were being targeted in response.Pakistan’s military spokesperson said most of the Indian missiles were intercepted. The exchange marks the latest escalation in a conflict sparked by a deadly gun attack last month, which India attributes to Pakistan.In the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, blasts and gunfire were heard Saturday morning. A security official said an air base in the area had activated its defense system to neutralize a drone.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, did not provide further information...

May 10, 2025

Pakistan, India exchange missile strikes as regional tensions escalate

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