Plastics treaty: Will the developing world be heard?

NGOs say people from the frontlines of the plastics pollution crisis will have a limited presence at negotiations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/5/24/plastics-treaty-will-the-developing-world-be-heard

Traffickers switch to Myanmar after China erects border fence

The electrified metal fence, topped with razor wire and cameras, has prompted criminals to seek out new destinations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/24/traffickers-switch-to-myanmar-after-china-erects-border-fence

Russia says Su-27 jet sent to prevent US planes violating border

Russia says fighter jet intercepted two US B-1B bombers flying over the Baltic Sea in international airspace.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/24/russia-says-su-27-jet-sent-to-prevent-us-planes-violating-border

Illinois probe reveals rampant sexual abuse in Catholic Church

The report names 451 clerics and religious brothers with substantiated claims of sexual abuse against them in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/24/illinois-probe-reveals-rampant-sexual-abuse-in-catholic-church

Trump criminal trial over hush money payment to start next March

Criminal trial over alleged hush money payments is set to take place amid the Republican presidential primary season.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/trump-criminal-trial-over-hush-money-payment-to-start-next-march

Russian PM arrives in China for business forum, talks with Xi

China's deepening economic and political relationship with Russia has not been derailed by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/russian-pm-arrives-in-china-for-business-forum-talks-with-xi

Will the Korean drama wave rise higher — or could it crash?

Stories that resonate globally and have a female gaze are driving success, but an addiction to big money poses risks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/5/23/will-the-korean-drama-wave-rise-higher

Ukraine says Russian armed groups behind border raid on Russia

The Liberty of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps said to be involved in cross-border attacks in Belgorod.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/ukraine-says-russian-armed-groups-behind-border-raid-on-russia

‘Books need time’: Tan Twan Eng’s new novel opens door on history

Malaysian Booker-listed novelist publishes his first book in 10 years; a tale of love and betrayal in colonial Malaya.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/books-need-time-tan-twan-engs-new-novel-opens-door-on-history

Biden and McCarthy resume talks as US debt ceiling deadline looms

Their meeting comes as US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issues third letter in three weeks, warning of a June default.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/23/biden-and-mccarthy-resume-talks-as-us-debt-ceiling-deadline-looms

Turkey’s Camlica Mosque: Ottoman heritage or modern nationalism?

While Turkish nationalism has traditionally been tied to secular symbols of the republic, the mosque reflects change.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/turkeys-camlica-mosque-ottoman-heritage-or-modern-nationalism

Three Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in raid near Nablus

The three were killed in the early hours of Monday morning amid a blockade of the Balata refugee camp.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/three-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-forces-in-raid-near-nablus

Papua New Guinea, US to sign security pact with eye on China

The US says the deal with enhance security cooperation and further strengthen the two countries' bilateral relationship.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/papua-new-guinea-us-to-sign-security-pact-with-eye-on-china

Pakistan needs a new vision — an intra-elite war isn’t the answer

Imran Khan and Shahbaz Sharif both represent a model of development that has betrayed most Pakistanis — and will again.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/5/22/pakistans-intra-elite-war-cant-offer-the-new-vision-it-needs

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