Philippines’ crackdown on anonymous SIM cards prompts backlash

Some cybersecurity experts fear the SIM Card Registration Act will encourage identity theft and fraud.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/29/philippines-crackdown-on-anonymous-sim-cards-prompts-backlash

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 460

As the war enters its 460th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-460

North Korea plans ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks: Japan

Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/29/north-korea-plans-satellite-launch-in-coming-weeks-japan

Assad normalisation leaves Syrians in Rukban camp fearing future

Camp near Jordanian border has come under increased attack, with little aid coming in.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/assad-normalisation-leaves-syria-rukban-camp-fearing-future

Indian official suspended for draining dam to retrieve smartphone

The official in Chhattisgarh state ordered reservoir to be drained after his mobile phone dropped while taking selfie.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/indian-official-suspended-for-draining-dam-to-retrieve-smartphone

Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

In historic proceedings, the Texas House votes to impeach the attorney general over allegations of abuse of office.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/texas-house-votes-to-impeach-attorney-general-ken-paxton

Russia unleashes ‘massive’ air raids on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Kyiv's air defences downed 40 Russian drones, with falling debris killing a 41-year-old man, officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/russia-unleashes-massive-air-raids-on-ukraines-kyiv

Turkish voters to choose their president: Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu

Neither candidate crossed the 50-percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/turkish-voters-to-choose-their-president-erdogan-or-kilicdaroglu

Biden, McCarthy reach tentative deal to raise US debt ceiling

Deal raises debt limit for two years while capping spending, but uncertainty remains on whether it can pass Congress.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/biden-mccarthy-reach-tentative-deal-to-raise-us-debt-ceiling

Turkish presidential run-off leaves Syrians with uncertain future

The Turkish election has seen rising anti-refugee rhetoric, leaving many Syrians worried about their future.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/turkish-presidential-run-off-leaves-syrians-with-uncertain-future

Man who opened flying plane’s door was in hurry to get off: Media

Passenger opened emergency door on Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 when it was about 213 metres (700 ft) above the ground.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/man-who-opened-flying-planes-door-was-in-hurry-to-get-off-media

US charges two over China-backed plot against Falun Gong

Two suspects were charged with crimes related to an operation to revoke the Falun Gong organisation's tax status.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/us-charges-two-over-china-backed-plot-against-falun-gong

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters says Berlin gig controversy a ‘smear’

Waters said depictions of an 'unhinged fascist demagogue' have been featured in Pink Floyd concerts since 1980.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/pink-floyds-roger-waters-says-berlin-gig-controversy-a-smear

Ukraine claims Russia planning ‘massive’ incident at nuclear site

Ukraine's defence intelligence directorate warns Russia will simulate an attack at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/ukraine-claims-russia-planning-massive-incident-at-nuclear-site

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 458

As the war enters its 458th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-458

Where do things stand as the US rolls back debt ceiling deadline?

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the agency will run out of funds to meet financial obligations by June 5.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/26/where-do-things-stand-as-the-us-rolls-back-debt-ceiling-deadline

Top Guatemalan presidential candidate disqualified ahead of race

Conservative businessman Carlos Pineda lost his final appeal to continue his campaign, one month before voting starts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/26/top-guatemalan-presidential-candidate-disqualified-ahead-of-race

Killer whales damage boat in latest orca incident off Spain coast

Dozens of incidents involving groups of orcas and boats reported off the Spanish, Portuguese coasts so far this year.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/26/killer-whales-damage-boat-in-latest-orca-incident-off-spain-coast

US says Russia cannot win in Ukraine, Moscow sees long war ahead

Russia’s former President Dmitry Medvedev said Ukraine war is likely to last decades with bouts of fighting and truces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/26/us-says-russia-cannot-win-in-ukraine-moscow-sees-long-war-ahead

Amnesty report finds racial bias in Peru’s protest crackdown

Report comes as Peru declares Mexican President Lopez Obrador persona non grata after he criticised protest response.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/26/amnesty-report-finds-racial-bias-in-perus-protest-crackdown

US accuses Wagner Group of supplying missiles to Sudan’s RSF

Washington warns that the Russian mercenary group is prolonging the conflict and causing 'further chaos' in Sudan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/25/us-accuses-wagner-group-of-supplying-missiles-to-sudans-rsf