Russia says F-16 transfer to Ukraine would raise NATO question

Latest Russian warning comes after US President Joe Biden agreed to provide training to Ukrainian pilots on fighter jets

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/russia-says-f-16-transfer-to-ukraine-would-raise-nato-question

US rebukes Israel over Homesh illegal settlement order

The reproach comes after months of escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/us-rebukes-israel-over-homesh-illegal-settlement-order

Iran hangs three on drug charges amid criticism

The latest executions were carried out after offenders were reportedly caught with large quantities of heroin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/iran-hangs-three-on-drug-charges-amid-criticism

At least dozen killed in El Salvador football stadium crush

The police said initial reports point to a crush of fans who tried to enter the stadium to watch a match in the capital.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/at-least-dozen-killed-in-el-salvador-football-stadium-crush

Russians ‘destroyed everything’ in Bakhmut: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

His spokesman denies reports attributed to the Ukrainian president that the city was captured by the Russian forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/ukraines-zelenskyy-appears-to-confirm-loss-of-bakhmut-to-russia

Music and spirit go full throttle at Cape Verdean music festival

Musicians and other industry stakeholders converge at an annual Cape Verdean festival, to discuss evolution of the art.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/5/21/music-and-spirit-go-full-throttle-at-cape-verdean-music-festival

G7 wants ‘constructive’ China ties, calls out rights record

G7 says it will not block China's development but calls out Beijing for its rights record and territorial claims.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/g7-wants-constructive-china-ties-calls-out-rights-record

Putin congratulates Russia troops, Wagner for ‘capturing Bakhmut’

Russian claims of capturing Bakhmut came hours after Ukraine said the battle for the eastern city was continuing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/putin-congratulates-russia-troops-wagner-for-capturing-bakhmut

Sudan’s army, Rapid Support Forces sign 7-day ceasefire

Truce will come into effect 48 hours after signing of agreement and is to be enforced by the US and Saudi Arabia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/sudans-army-rapid-support-forces-sign-7-day-ceasefire

NFL great and civil rights activist Jim Brown dies aged 87

The legendary Cleveland Browns running back turned a starring role in the NFL into a long run as an actor and activist.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/5/20/nfl-great-and-civil-rights-activist-jim-brown-dies-aged-87

ICC war crimes prosecutor ‘wanted’ in Russia over Putin warrant

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan is wanted for arrest in Russia over war crimes charges against Putin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/20/icc-war-crimes-prosecutor-wanted-in-russia-over-putin-warrant

Zelenskyy attendance at G7 confirmed, set to meet Japan’s Kishida

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida at the G7.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/20/zelenskyy-attendance-at-g7-confirmed-set-to-meet-japans-kishida

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