Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
World
May 20, 2024
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
Taipei CNN — Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to cease its intimidation of Taiwan as he was was sworn in…
Israeli airstrike on refugee camp in central Gaza kills at least 35 people, hospital says
Middle East
May 20, 2024
Israeli airstrike on refugee camp in central Gaza kills at least 35 people, hospital says
An airstrike in central Gaza in the early hours of Sunday killed 35 people, including seven children and nine women,…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister confirmed dead in helicopter crash
Middle East
May 20, 2024
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister confirmed dead in helicopter crash
CNN — Ultraconservative Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed Sunday, along with his foreign minister, in a helicopter crash in Iran’s remote…
New virus variants threaten a summer Covid-19 wave, but experts say the risk remains uncertain
Health & Fitness
May 19, 2024
New virus variants threaten a summer Covid-19 wave, but experts say the risk remains uncertain
CNN — Covid-19 levels are about the lowest they’ve ever been in the United States, but another new crop of…
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico no longer in immediate danger but condition still serious, deputy says
World
May 19, 2024
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico no longer in immediate danger but condition still serious, deputy says
Reuters — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in immediate danger but still in a serious condition, his…
Fifty killed, dozens missing after flooding in Afghanistan’s Ghor province
Middle East
May 19, 2024
Fifty killed, dozens missing after flooding in Afghanistan’s Ghor province
CNN — Fifty people were killed and dozens are missing after heavy rains and flooding in Afghanistan’s province of Ghor…
About 800,000 people have fled Rafah since Israeli operation began in the city, head of UN agency says
Middle East
May 19, 2024
About 800,000 people have fled Rafah since Israeli operation began in the city, head of UN agency says
Approximately 800,000 people, nearly half of Rafah’s population, have been displaced since Israeli forces started military operations in the area…
Brazil’s floods smashed through barriers designed to keep them out, trapping water in for weeks — and exposing social woes
World
May 19, 2024
Brazil’s floods smashed through barriers designed to keep them out, trapping water in for weeks — and exposing social woes
CNN — Karine Pitana had just paid off the last installment on her new couch when floods tore through her…
At least one person arrested during anti-government protests in Tel Aviv
Middle East
May 19, 2024
At least one person arrested during anti-government protests in Tel Aviv
Israeli police say they have arrested at least one person during anti-government protests in Tel Aviv on Saturday night. A…
‘No panic… no one is running away.’ Residents of Kharkiv defy threat of Russia’s advancing forces
World
May 19, 2024
‘No panic… no one is running away.’ Residents of Kharkiv defy threat of Russia’s advancing forces
CNN visited Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, on May 10-11, 2024, to speak to people about the war. The visit coincided…