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IMF improves inflation projection: 150% this year, but 45% in 2025 | Buenos Aires Times (www.batimes.com.ar)

U of T seeks court injunction to clear encampment as protesters stay put (www.cbc.ca)

‘Despite all these threats being made, we remain,’ organizer says of encampment...

Nikki Haley writes ‘finish them’ on IDF artillery shells during Israel visit (www.theguardian.com)

US pier constructed off Gaza has broken apart (www.cnn.com)

How Nigeria’s economy cratered in President Tinubu’s first year (www.semafor.com)

LAGOS — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu vowed to usher in an era of renewed hope when he was inaugurated into office a year ago. Twelve months later, the prices of food and fuel have doubled, driving increasingly loud discontent....

Why Is the World Ignoring a Looming Genocide in Sudan? (foreignpolicy.com)

Aid workers fear a new disaster as militia forces close in on a major Darfur city....

In historic first, Canada lawmaker addresses legislature in Indigenous language (www.theguardian.com)

Sol Mamakwa, a New Democratic party member from the community of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, rose on Tuesday to give the province’s first-ever Indigenous language speech in Queen’s Park, telling colleagues the moment left him feeling “thankful and proud”....

Israel Gaza: Rafah offensive not a major operation, US says (www.bbc.com)

The US does not believe Israel has launched a full-scale invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, White House spokesman John Kirby has said....

US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid (www.reuters.com)

Macron: Ukraine must be allowed to strike bases on Russian territory from which missiles are fired (kyivindependent.com)

Ukraine should be allowed to strike military bases on Russian territory from which Moscow carries out missile attacks against Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 28, Le Monde reported....

Hundreds treated for heatstroke as Pakistan heatwave rages on (www.euronews.com)

Meanwhile, international relief organisations have expressed concern that millions of children could be at risk of dehydration and exposure to record-high temperatures....

U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Damaged by Rough Seas (www.nytimes.com)

The temporary pier that the U.S. military constructed and put in place to provide much-needed humanitarian aid for Gaza has broken apart in rough seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday....

Watch this daring rescue of a wild foal stuck on a cliffside (www.cbc.ca)

Dustin Lyle wasn’t paying much attention to the wild horses on the side of the road until he heard his girlfriend Val scream....

IDF tanks roll into central Rafah in unprecedented thrust into city [Maya Gur Arieh | May 28, 2024 | Jerusalem Post] (www.jpost.com)

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/15919830...

US condemns loss of life, but says no policy changes after civilian deaths in Israeli strike in Rafah (apnews.com)

Temperatures in Pakistan cross 52 degrees Celsius — that’s more than 125°F (edition.cnn.com)

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Mexico seeks to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ [MEE Staff | 28 May 2024 | Middle East Eye] (www.middleeasteye.net)

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/15918586...

US aid to Gaza stalls after temporary pier breaks apart in heavy seas (www.theguardian.com)

“The rebuilding and repairing of the pier will take at least over a week, and, following completion, will need to be re-anchored to the coast of Gaza,” Singh said....

Temperatures in Pakistan cross 52 degrees Celsius — that’s more than 125°F (edition.cnn.com)

New Israeli attack today (Tuesday) on Rafah evacuation zone (www.reuters.com)

CAIRO, May 28 (Reuters) - Israeli tanks shelled a tent camp in an evacuation area west of Rafah and killed at least 21 people on Tuesday, Gaza health authorities said, while advancing to the heart of the southern Gaza city for the first time after a night of heavy bombardment. Two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp...

Indonesia Considers Ban on LGBTQ+ Content, Sparking Free Speech Concerns (www.arktrek.shop)

Russia's Human Rights Chief Slams Chatbots for Dodging Ukraine War Questions (www.themoscowtimes.com)

Haiti transition council taps former PM Conille to again lead country (www.reuters.com)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, May 28 (Reuters) - Haiti’s transition council on Tuesday tapped former Prime Minister Garry Conille, who briefly led the country over a decade ago, to return to the role as the Caribbean nation works to restore stability and take back control from violent gangs....