Mexico’s Lopez Obrador denounces USAID funds as ‘interventionist’

The president issued a letter to his US counterpart Joe Biden, calling to halt funds to groups 'against' his government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/mexicos-lopez-obrador-denounces-usaid-funds-as-interventionist

US halts food aid to Ethiopia’s Tigray, citing illicit sales

USAID head says shipments will resume to war-torn region in Ethiopia only after 'oversight measures are in place'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/us-halts-food-aid-to-ethiopias-tigray-citing-illicit-sales

Beyond barbed wire: South Korea invites public to hike DMZ

New trails, currently open only to Koreans for security reasons, provide a new perspective on heavily-fortified border.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/beyond-barbed-wire-south-korea-invites-public-to-hike-dmz

Hong Kong court considers journalist appeal on press freedom day

Bao Choy is appealing her conviction over her investigation into a brutal mob attack at the Yuen Long station in 2019.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/hong-kong-court-considers-journalist-appeal-on-press-freedom-day

Palestinian groups, Israeli forces agree to Gaza truce: Report

Israeli forces and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza have agreed to a 'reciprocal and simultaneous' ceasefire: Reuters.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/palestinian-groups-israeli-forces-agree-to-gaza-truce-report

Amid protests, authorities uphold legitimacy of Paraguay election

The Organization of American States, as well as Paraguay officials, have affirmed the legitimacy of Sunday's vote.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/amid-protests-authorities-uphold-legitimacy-of-paraguay-election

How much does the British royal family cost? It’s complicated

Critics of the monarchy say it is outdated and a waste of money, but supporters ague it more than pays its way.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/2/how-much-does-the-british-royal-family-cost-its-complicated

Stars shine at Met Gala in honour of designer Karl Lagerfeld

This year's gala celebrates the life and work of the German-born designer and coincides with a new exhibition.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/2/stars-shine-at-met-gala-in-honour-of-designer-karl-lagerfeld

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 433

As the war enters its 433rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/2/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-433

China steps up use of ‘exit bans’ against government critics

At least 15 laws and legal instruments now cover exit bans with millions of people potentially affected.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/2/china-steps-up-use-of-exit-bans-against-government-critics

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media

Taliban's interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/2/taliban-fm-to-meet-pakistan-china-foreign-ministers-media

Blinding US dust storm leads to fatal collisions in Illinois

Up to 60 passenger cars and nearly 30 commercial vehicles collided on a rural highway, killing at least six passengers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/2/blinding-us-dust-storm-leads-to-fatal-collisions-in-illinois

Ukraine war: Did Putin learn from Bush’s Iraq horrors?

From Wagner's crimes to the UN's role, the Iraq invasion offered a preview of the Ukraine war. But not all is the same.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/5/1/ukraine-war-did-putin-learn-from-bushs-iraq-horrors

UN sending relief chief to Sudan over ‘unprecedented’ situation

Martin Griffiths, travelling immediately, says people are struggling to get the food and water they need to survive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/1/un-sending-relief-chief-to-sudan-over-unprecedented-situation

South Korea’s exports suffer longest losing streak in 3 years

Exports decline for seventh straight month in April amid extended slump in sales to China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/1/south-koreas-exports-suffer-longest-losing-streak-in-3-years

“Not enough”: Hong Kong’s low-paid get 32 cent minimum wage bump

6.25 percent rise after four-year freeze draws criticism from social welfare groups.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/1/not-enoughhong-kongs-low-paid-get-32-cent-minimum-wage-bump

Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign

Pena's conservative Colorado Party was facing a tough challenge from the left over corruption, and poverty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/1/santiago-pena-on-track-for-paraguay-election-victory

Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/1/marcos-jr-treads-a-fine-line-over-military-ties-as-he-heads-to-us

Uzbekistan votes on referendum to extend president’s term limits

Polling stations open for a constitutional overhaul that would extend the president's tenure for more than a decade.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/30/uzbekistan-votes-on-referendum-to-extend-presidents-term-limits

Russia’s Wagner mercenary force boss threatens Bakhmut withdrawal

Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said casualties in Bakhmut would be 'five times fewer if we had more ammunition'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/30/russias-wagner-mercenary-force-boss-threatens-bakhmut-withdrawal

Ukrainian shelling of Russian village kills two, governor says

Attack on village inside Russian territory follows drone raid on fuel storage facility in Russia-annexed Crimea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/30/ukrainian-shelling-of-russian-village-kills-two-governor-says