World Bank’s new chief asks staff to ‘double down’ on development

Ajay Banga told employees his vision was 'to create a world free from poverty on a livable planet'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/2/world-banks-new-chief-asks-staff-to-double-down-on-development

Pakistani rights lawyer says he has returned home after abduction

Rights groups say recent rash of abductions in Pakistan may be forced disappearances at the hands of the secret service.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/pakistani-rights-lawyer-says-he-has-returned-home-after-abduction

Sleepless nights, letter to Nassar: Epstein’s final days revealed

New documents provide most complete account to date of convicted sex offender's detention and death.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/2/sleepless-nights-letter-to-nassar-epsteins-final-days-revealed

UN says organised crime shifting drugs routes in Southeast Asia

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says almost 151 tonnes of methamphetamine seized in Southeast, East Asia in 2022.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/un-says-organised-crime-shifting-drugs-routes-in-southeast-asia

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden

The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/deal-to-raise-debt-ceiling-passes-flounders-in-us

Russia says US intelligence hacked thousands of iPhones

FSB accuses Apple of working closely with US intelligence agencies after disclosing alleged 'intelligence action'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/2/russia-says-us-intelligence-hacked-thousands-of-iphones

Treason trial of Russian hypersonic missile scientist begins

Anatoly Maslov is one of three scientists involved in Russia's hypersonic missile programme that are standing trial.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/treason-trial-of-russian-hypersonic-missile-scientist-begins

Brazil’s Congress weakens environmental, Indigenous ministries

Move marks setback for President Lula da Silva's push to protect Indigenous rights and stem Amazon deforestation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/brazils-congress-weakens-environmental-indigenous-ministries

Canada facing ‘deeply concerning’ wildfire season: Official

With 82 blazes burning out of control, Canada confronts a record early wildfire season, scorching 2.7 million hectares.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/canada-facing-deeply-concerning-wildfire-season-official

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 463

As the war enters its 463rd day, here's a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-463

Three reported killed in latest aerial attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Two children were among three people reported killed in latest Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/three-reported-killed-in-latest-aerial-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv

Iraqi man reported killed fighting for Russia’s Wagner in Ukraine

Abbas Abuthar Witwit is reported to have died in Ukraine in April after being injured in the battle for Bakhmut.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/iraqi-man-reported-killed-fighting-for-russias-wagner-in-ukraine

US House of Representatives on track to vote on debt-ceiling deal

Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced opposition in his own party to a deal hammered out with the White House to avoid default.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/us-house-of-representatives-on-track-to-vote-on-debt-ceiling-deal

Canada’s Nova Scotia appeals for help amid ‘unprecedented’ fires

Premier says eastern Canadian province will 'take all the support we can get' as crews battle out-of-control blazes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/canadas-nova-scotia-appeals-for-help-amid-unprecedented-fires

AI poses ‘risk of extinction’, tech CEOs warn

Warning follows open letter earlier this year that called for a six-month pause on AI development.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/31/ai-poses-risk-of-extinction-tech-ceos-warn

Malaysia seizes Chinese ship suspected of looting WW2 wrecks

Enforcement officers find 100 unexploded artillery shells and rusted piles of metal on board dredger in South China Sea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/malaysia-seizes-chinese-ship-suspected-of-looting-ww2-wrecks

NATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

NATO aircraft and troops from Norway, the UK, US and Sweden are participating in arctic exercises

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/nato-launches-arctic-exercises-pledges-protection-of-finland

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 462

As the war enters its 462nd day, here's a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-462

US denounces China’s ‘aggressive maneuver’ over South China Sea

The US has accused a Chinese military jet of flying too close to its aircraft, causing dangerous turbulence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/us-denounces-chinas-aggressive-maneuver-over-south-china-sea

Death toll in Guyana dormitory fire rises to 20

A 14-year-old girl injured in the fire has died in intensive care, as the teenage arson suspect faces murder charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/death-toll-in-guyana-dormitory-fire-rises-to-20

China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to space station

Three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian to go to space, will spend six months on the Tiangong.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/china-launches-shenzhou-16-mission-to-space-station