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....
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....
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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Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah (www.reuters.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)
US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid (www.reuters.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)
Spying, hacking and intimidation: Israel’s nine-year ‘war’ on the ICC exposed (www.theguardian.com)
Hong Kong arrests six under new security law for 'inciting rebellion' (www.bbc.com)
Hong Kong has announced its first arrests under a new security law - detaining six people for publishing social media posts which “incited hatred” against Beijing....
$20,000 annual pay: Japan's weak yen drives away Asian talent (asia.nikkei.com)
Takeshi Fukumoto, from Nara prefecture, obtained a working holiday visa in November and moved to Toronto, where he works at a restaurant kitchen....
Pope Francis apologizes for using a homophobic slur during a meeting with bishops | CNN (www.cnn.com)
“The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who felt offended by the use of a term, as reported by others,” the Vatican said in a Tuesday statement....
Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens (apnews.com)
Who is Edan On? Teen Arrested for Attack on UCLA’s Pro-Palestine Encampment (haor.org)
CNN identified On as one of the attackers. His mother defended him, saying he was only defending himself. She confirmed he’s a senior at Beverly Hills High School and mentioned his intention to join the Israel Defense Forces....
Spying, hacking and intimidation: Israel’s nine-year ‘war’ on the ICC exposed (www.theguardian.com)
The climate refugee crisis is here | Catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Many say they won’t go back. (wapo.st)
Turbulence on Doha-Dublin flight leaves 12 injured (www.bbc.com)
Twelve people have been injured due to turbulence on a flight from Doha to Dublin....
Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds (www.bbc.com)
Children have picked ingredients used by suppliers to two major beauty companies, the BBC can reveal....
