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Putin says Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Moscow has not needed to resort to nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine and expressed hope that such measures will remain unnecessary.In excerpts from an upcoming documentary interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, broadcast by state media, Putin said: “There was no need to use the weapons you just mentioned. And I hope there will be no need.”He added that Western governments were seeking to provoke Russia into mistakes but claimed his country retains sufficient strength and resources to conclude the conflict on its own terms.The war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, began with Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.Putin also stated that a reconciliation between Moscow and Kyiv is “inevitable,”...

May 04, 2025

Putin says Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

At least 14 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

GAZA CITY — Israeli airstrikes on Sunday killed at least 14 Palestinians and wounded dozens more across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, as the military intensified its aerial and ground operations, according to medical sources.In Khan Younis, four members of a single family were killed when an Israeli warplane bombed a residential apartment in al-Mawasi, medics reported.A separate strike on a tent sheltering displaced civilians in the same area killed four more people, including three women.In the al-Amal neighborhood of Khan Younis, a woman was killed and several others injured when a house was hit. Another Israeli strike on a displacement tent in Abasan town, east of Khan Younis, left one person dead and multiple wounded.Three additional Palestinians died from injuries sustained in...

May 04, 2025

At least 14 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

Zelenskyy hails US-Ukraine mineral resources deal as path to air defense and economic security

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday welcomed a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States, calling it a “win-win” deal that strengthens economic ties and could facilitate the acquisition of vital air defense systems amid Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia.The agreement, reached during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, will establish a joint investment fund for the extraction and processing of Ukraine’s strategic minerals, opening the sector to American businesses and laying the groundwork for long-term economic and defense cooperation.“This mineral resources deal is beneficial for both sides,” Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv, adding that he and Trump agreed to advance the partnership constructively and set a firm signing...

May 04, 2025

Zelenskyy hails US-Ukraine mineral resources deal as path to air defense and economic security

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico’s President rejects Trump proposal to deploy US troops against cartels

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Saturday that she rejected a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy American troops in Mexico to assist in combating drug cartels, citing national sovereignty.Speaking at a public event, Sheinbaum verified details published in a May 2 Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had suggested increased U.S. military involvement in Mexico’s war on drugs during recent private phone conversations.“It’s true,” Sheinbaum said. “On some calls, he told me: ‘How can we help you fight drug trafficking? I propose that the United States Army enter to help you.’”Sheinbaum said she firmly declined the offer, telling Trump: “No, President Trump, our territory is inalienable, sovereignty is inalienable. We...

May 04, 2025

Mexico’s President rejects Trump proposal to deploy US troops against cartels

Flights suspended at Ben Gurion Airport after missile from Yemen strikes near terminal

TEL AVIV — Israeli authorities suspended all flight operations at Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday after a missile launched from Yemen struck near Terminal 3, injuring several people and exposing failures in Israel’s missile defense systems.Emergency service Magen David Adom confirmed that multiple individuals sustained minor injuries in the incident, which followed air raid sirens across central Israel.The Israeli army reported unsuccessful interception attempts by both the domestically developed Arrow system and the US-supplied THAAD system.The missile impact triggered an immediate halt to all flight operations at Israel’s main international airport, with planes forced to circle in holding patterns and unable to land, according to Yedioth Ahronoth."This is the first missile we...

May 04, 2025

Flights suspended at Ben Gurion Airport after missile from Yemen strikes near terminal

Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists as Gaza offensive escalates

TEL AVIV/GAZA — The Israeli army announced Saturday that it is issuing call-up orders to tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip, further intensifying an already devastating conflict.The military said the reservists would begin reporting for duty in the coming week, without specifying the scale or focus of the planned escalation.The decision comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. Israel has barred the entry of aid, medicine, food, and commercial goods into the enclave since March 2, worsening conditions for the civilian population.According to Palestinian health authorities, nearly 52,500 people — the majority women and children — have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since the war began...

May 04, 2025

Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists as Gaza offensive escalates

Ahmad bin Mubarak.

Yemen’s Prime Minister steps down

ADEN — Yemen’s Prime Minister Ahmad bin Mubarak announced his resignation on Saturday following growing public outcry over deteriorating services, economic hardship, and mounting allegations of government corruption.In a statement posted on his official X account, bin Mubarak cited institutional constraints and his inability to implement needed reforms.“I ask God to grant success to whoever succeeds me, and I call on everyone to support him... in these difficult circumstances that our country is going through,” he wrote.His resignation comes amid escalating protests across Yemeni cities, driven by power outages lasting up to 20 hours a day and surging summer temperatures. Demonstrators demanded accountability and an end to worsening living conditions.According to a source close to...

May 03, 2025

Yemen’s Prime Minister steps down

Prince Harry calls for reconciliation after losing UK security appeal

LONDON — Prince Harry has said he "would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family following a UK court ruling rejecting his legal challenge over personal security, a decision he described as devastating and politically influenced.In an emotional interview with the BBC, the Duke of Sussex said the loss means he cannot see a future where he would safely return to the UK with his wife Meghan and their children.“I’m devastated — not so much by the loss, but by the people behind the decision,” he said.The prince argued the removal of his automatic police protection following his 2020 exit from royal duties was driven by interference from the Royal Household, calling the decision “a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up.”Buckingham Palace declined to comment...

May 03, 2025

Prince Harry calls for reconciliation after losing UK security appeal

Voting underway in Singapore’s general election with nearly half of voters casting ballots by noon

SINGAPORE — Voting is in progress in Singapore’s general election, with over 48% of registered voters having cast their ballots by noon on Saturday, according to the Election Department.As of 12 p.m. local time (0400GMT), more than 1.26 million Singaporeans had voted, the Straits Times reported. Polls opened at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m.Prime Minister Lawrence Wong cast his vote at his Evans Road constituency in Bukit Timah.The election marks his first as head of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), which has held uninterrupted power since Singapore’s independence in 1965.Roughly 2.76 million Singaporeans are eligible to vote in this five-year election cycle. Voting is compulsory in the city-state, where turnout has averaged 94.2% since 2001.A total of 211...

May 03, 2025

Voting underway in Singapore’s general election with nearly half of voters casting ballots by noon

Rubio criticizes Germany over AfD surveillance

WASHINGTON/BERLIN — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday sharply criticized Germany after its domestic intelligence agency officially designated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "proven extremist group," enabling expanded state surveillance of the party.“Germany just gave its spy agency new powers to surveil the opposition. That’s not democracy—it’s tyranny in disguise,” Rubio posted on X.He defended the AfD, which placed second in recent elections, arguing it is not extremist but merely opposes "the establishment’s deadly open border immigration policies."“Germany should reverse course,” he added.Germany’s Foreign Office swiftly responded on X, stating: “This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough &...

May 03, 2025

Rubio criticizes Germany over AfD surveillance

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