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SOS Humanity rescued 68 individuals on May 1st, highlighting the failure of the Libyan rescue coordination to manage these incidents, reflecting a trend of the EU outsourcing rescue responsibilities to civilian organisations.

During their meeting, Trump praised Carney as “talented” while expressing a desire for Canada to consider joining the US, prompting Carney to assert that Canada “won’t be for sale, ever.”

India has announced it carried out missile strikes targeting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

President Donald Trump is set to announce a shift in terminology, stating that the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Arabia during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.

Israel’s security Cabinet has approved an escalated military plan, termed “Gideon’s Chariots,” aimed at the comprehensive control and occupation of Gaza, including the drafting of tens of thousands of reservists.

India’s missile strikes on Pakistan-controlled territory were prompted by a deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir, which resulted in 26 fatalities.

Pakistan reports missile attacks from India targeting three locations along the border, according to security officials.

Cliff Notes – Vatican conclave will elect successor to Pope Francis A historic conclave will convene on May 7, with 133 cardinals from 71 countries, marking an unprecedented international representation.…

Mining in Pataz in Peru’s north will be suspended for 30 days, the country’s President Dina Boluarte said on Monday.

She made the announcement after the bodies of 13 security guards working at a gold mine were found by police in a mine tunnel on Sunday.

The workers had been held captive for more than a week after being kidnapped.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals, alongside a 10% cut in general officers overall.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines an intensive plan for Israel to capture and maintain control over the Gaza Strip, with troops expected to remain for an unspecified duration.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is negotiating with Malta to allow the damaged vessel, Conscience, to enter its waters for essential repairs following a drone attack

Yemen’s Houthi rebels reported 15 injuries from alleged “US-British” airstrikes in Sanaa, primarily affecting the Shuub district.

Cliff Notes – Gabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president. Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup against Ali Bongo, is inaugurated as Gabon’s president, pledging to prioritise education…

Summary Agreement on Reconstruction Fund: The US and Ukraine signed an agreement to establish a Reconstruction Fund aimed at attracting global investments in Ukraine’s economy. Investment Contributions and Returns: The…

Cliff Notes – Russians in Kursk speak up Ongoing Fear and Uncertainty: Residents express continuous fear from drones and potential military threats, highlighting a lack of clarity regarding their safety…

Pakistan preparing for Indian attack as the country’s firewalls and security defences have closed a firewall around Pakistan. The Pakistan army has launched an operation to intercept expected Indian attacks…

President Trump announces Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador following his departure as national security adviser amid the Signalgate scandal.

China’s Commerce Ministry is evaluating the Trump administration’s approaches for trade talks, but one-sided tariffs up to 145% are seen as a significant barrier, undermining trust between the two nations.

Northeastern governors urge the Nigerian government to reassess counter-insurgency strategies in light of recent violence, which claimed over 100 lives last month.

Charles Ong’ondo Were, a Kenyan MP, was shot dead in Nairobi, confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

The PLO has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy to Mahmoud Abbas, creating a position that allows for potential succession, though his leadership is not assured due to other candidates’ possibilities.

Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.

Donald Trump’s assertion of having “ended inflation” contradicts official data, which recorded a rise to 2.4% in March, indicating that inflation had begun to decline prior to his second term.