Zelenskky hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

Training Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets will 'greatly enhance our army in the sky': Ukraine President.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/20/zelenskky-hails-bidens-decision-on-f-16-jet-training-for-ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 451

As the war enters its 451st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-451

Mexican government sends marines to take over private rail line

The administration of President López Obrador has promised to compensate the company for the rail line's use.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/20/mexican-government-sends-marines-to-take-over-private-rail-line

US judge rules against American Airlines, JetBlue partnership

Judge Leo Sorokin called the alliance a threat to 'full-throated competition' in the US airline industry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/19/us-judge-rules-against-american-airlines-jetblue-partnership

‘Conundrum’: How the US is dealing with Assad normalisation

As the Arab world normalises relations with Syria, US pushes for concessions from the Assad government, analysts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/19/conundrum-how-the-us-is-dealing-with-assad-normalisation

G7 summit: Are Biden and Kishida climate walkers or just talkers?

Host Japan and the US are both betraying their climate commitments. Unless the G7 does better, the world won't.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/5/19/g7-summit-who-are-the-climate-walkers-and-the-climate-talkers

US Defence Dept error said to overvalue Ukraine arms aid by $3bn

Pentagon's accounting error could mean more funds are available for Ukraine military aid as counteroffensive nears.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/19/us-defence-dept-error-said-to-overvalue-ukraine-arms-aid-by-3bn

Why Japan’s sleepy city of Hiroshima was chosen to host the G7

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to “send a strong message” for a world without nuclear weapons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/19/why-japans-sleepy-city-of-hiroshima-was-chosen-to-host-the-g7

US reveals 8-year-old girl died in border patrol custody

The passing of a young Panamanian girl marks the second death of a minor in two weeks in US immigration custody.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/us-reveals-8-year-old-girl-died-in-border-patrol-custody

‘We won’t forget’: US lawmakers call for justice for Abu Akleh

Several Democrats renew demand for accountability for killing of Al Jazeera journalist and broader Israeli abuses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/we-wont-forget-us-lawmakers-call-for-justice-for-abu-akleh

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 449

As the war enters its 449th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-449

Japan, UK renew security ties, aircraft carrier to deploy in 2025

Tokyo is seeking to shore up its alliances amid heightened tension in the Asia-Pacific over North Korea, Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/japan-uk-renew-security-ties-aircraft-carrier-to-deploy-in-2025

Myanmar military has imported weaponry worth $1bn since coup

UN expert says Russia, China and companies in Singapore top list of those sending weapons to military accused of abuses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/myanmar-military-has-imported-weaponry-worth-1bn-since-coup

Montana governor signs into law first-of-its-kind TikTok ban

Governor Greg Gianforte, a Republican, denounced the social media app's alleged ties to China's Communist government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/montana-governor-signs-into-law-first-of-its-kind-tiktok-ban

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38m, will head to Israel

One of the world's oldest surviving Bible manuscripts will be placed in the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/1100-year-old-hebrew-bible-sells-for-38m-will-head-to-israel

Man who killed eight in New York bike path attack sentenced

Sayfullo Saipov was given eight consecutive life sentences in the US as part of his punishment for a deadly 2017 attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/man-who-killed-eight-in-new-york-bike-path-attack-sentenced

Ex-paramilitary leader testifies about assassinations in Colombia

Salvatore Mancuso, former commander of right-wing paramilitary groups, has offered four days of tribunal testimony.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/ex-paramilitary-leader-testifies-about-assassinations-in-colombia

Cambodia’s main opposition party barred from July election

Disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People's Party under Hun Sen is likely to sweep the election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/cambodias-main-opposition-party-barred-from-july-election

Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s first military spy satellite

The reconnaissance satellite is a key part of Kim's plan to modernise and advance the country’s military prowess.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/kim-jong-un-inspects-north-koreas-first-military-spy-satellite

Pig heads, BBQs: Mosque backlash tests S Korea religious freedom

Plan to rebuild small mosque for Daegu university students has come up against a powerful conservative Christian lobby.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/pig-heads-bbqs-mosque-backlash-tests-s-korea-religious-freedom

US denounces arrest of former consulate employee in Russia

Robert Shonov is being held for allegedly cooperating 'on a confidential basis' with a foreign organisation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/us-denounces-arrest-of-former-consulate-employee-in-russia