Rashida Tlaib pushes for Palestinian Nakba recognition in US

Resolution in US Congress says a just peace cannot be reached without addressing the mass displacement of Palestinians.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/rashida-tlaib-introduces-us-motion-to-recognise-palestinian-nakba

Biden warns of recession unless GOP agrees to raise debt ceiling

US president accuses Republicans of holding economy hostage by demanding spending cuts to raise debt limit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/11/biden-warns-of-recession-unless-gop-agrees-to-raise-debt-ceiling

Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years in Black Lives Matter death

Daniel Perry, a US army sergeant stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, had been found guilty of murder in a 2020 shooting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/army-sergeant-sentenced-to-25-years-in-black-lives-matter-death

US ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Sudan ceasefire talks

Official says US-backed talks seek 'narrow' goal of securing ceasefire before working towards permanent end to fighting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/us-cautiously-optimistic-about-sudan-ceasefire-talks

France calls on EU to list Wagner as ‘terrorists’, UK considering

French parliament told that Wagner mercenaries follow the geo-political polices of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/france-calls-on-eu-to-list-wagner-as-terrorists-uk-considering

US announces $1.2bn in additional military aid for Ukraine

New military assistance package for Ukraine includes air defence systems and conventional and counter-drone ammunition.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/us-announces-1-2bn-in-additional-military-aid-for-ukraine

Is northern Thailand still in love with the Shinawatras?

Emotional ties between the Shinawatra dynasty and voters in the north could be key to the outcome of Sunday's election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/is-northern-thailand-still-in-love-with-the-shinawatras

French journalist killed in rocket attack in Ukraine

AFP's Arman Soldin came under fire in Chasiv Yar and is the 15th journalist to be killed in Ukraine since February 2022.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/french-journalist-killed-in-rocket-attack-in-ukraine

US prepares for influx at Mexico border as Title 42 expiry nears

Policy that has allowed US authorities to turn away most asylum seekers at Mexico border will end on Thursday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/us-prepares-for-influx-at-mexico-border-as-title-42-expiry-nears

Kevin De Bruyne strike earns Man City 1-1 draw at Real Madrid

Holders Real Madrid and Manchester City draw 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal in Madrid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/man-city-real-madrid-draw-champions-league-semifinal-first-leg

China probes global consulting firm amid security crackdown

Investigation into Capvision comes after recent police raids on Bain & Company and Mintz Group.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/9/china-probes-global-consulting-firm-amid-security-crackdown

Air raid alerts for Kyiv, two-thirds of Ukraine

Russia has stepped up night time aerial attacks over the past week ahead of a renewed Ukrainian counteroffensive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/air-raid-alerts-for-kyiv-two-thirds-of-ukraine

Singapore, Indonesia condemn attack on diplomats in Myanmar

Convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under fire in northeastern Shan State but escaped unharmed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/singapore-indonesia-condemn-attack-on-diplomats-in-myanmar

At least 10 reported killed as Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza

Israeli's forces say that attacks on Gaza targeted members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/israeli-jets-hit-targets-in-gaza

Meet N Korea’s ‘crown princess’ and possible heir to Kim Jong Un

N Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, believed to be about 10 years old, could potentially be his successor.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/meet-n-koreas-crown-princess-and-possible-heir-to-kim-jong-un

Sudan conflict: No benefit in talks without truce, says al-Burhan

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says no settlement with RSF without a permanent ceasefire in Khartoum.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/sudan-conflict-no-benefit-in-talks-without-truce-says-al-burhan

The Palestinians and Israelis embracing peace

Some 15,000 Palestinians and Israelis came together to 'try to break the chain of revenge and hatred'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/the-palestinians-and-israelis-who-embrace-peace

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 439

As the war enters its 439th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-439

Biden aide discusses Yemen peace with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Riyadh discussing 'significant progress' in efforts to achieve Yemen peace

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/top-biden-aide-discusses-yemen-peace-efforts-with-saudi-arabias-mbs

Thailand’s cannabis sellers say US growers are eating their lunch

Local cannabis growers say their business is being undercut by cheaper illegal imports from overseas.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/8/thailands-cannabis-industry-says-us-growers-are-eating-their-lunch

Sterling beats Cejudo to retain UFC bantamweight title

Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo, returning to the UFC after a three-year absence, lost by split decision.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/5/7/mma-sterling-beats-cejudo-to-retain-ufc-bantamweight-title