May2023
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China will boycott the G20 meeting in Kashmir, which is being hosted by India
May 20, 2023China has announced that it will not attend the upcoming G20 tourism meeting in the disputed Himalayan province of Kashmir. Both China and Pakistan have denounced India for organizing the event in Muslim-majority Kashmir, a region... -
Indiana Jones swings on to red carpet at Cannes
May 20, 2023“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” got its world premiere on the French Riviera on Thursday, with Harrison Ford walking the red carpet for one last crack of the whip as the world’s favourite adventuring... -
American Airlines pilots agreed in principle on a new contract
May 20, 2023American Airlines pilots have agreed in principle on a new contract, their union said on Friday, ahead of a busy summer travel season after years of negotiations with the largest U.S. carrier. The Allied Pilots Association... -
Russia bans entry to 500 US citizens, including Obama
May 20, 2023Russia announced on Friday that it has barred 500 Americans, including former President Barack Obama, from entering the country in reaction to US sanctions. “In response to the anti-Russian sanctions regularly imposed by the Biden administration…... -
Biden supports modern fighter jets and pilot training in Ukraine
May 20, 2023According to a senior White House official, US President Joe Biden informed G7 leaders that Washington will support delivering modern airplanes to Ukraine, notably F-16s, and will support efforts to educate Kyiv’s pilots. The US move... -
Russia puts ICC prosecutor Khan on wanted list
May 19, 2023After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin in March, Russian authorities placed International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan on a “wanted” list. On Friday, Khan’s image was found in the... -
Confident Cincinnati ready for Ohio derby clash
May 19, 2023FC Cincinnati, the league’s leaders, head into Saturday’s Ohio derby against the Columbus Crew with their sights set on the postseason. Cincinnati leads the Eastern Conference standings and has the best overall record in the league... -
More than half of the world’s largest lakes and reservoirs dwindling and placing humanity’s future water security at risk
May 19, 2023More than half of the world’s largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity’s future water security at risk, with climate change and unsustainable consumption the main culprits, a study said Thursday. “Lakes are in... -
Most Asian markets built on a global rally
May 19, 2023Most Asian markets built on a global rally Friday as traders grow increasingly hopeful that US lawmakers will hammer out a deal to lift the debt ceiling and avert a calamitous default. After weeks of lumbering... -
Sales of existing homes in the United States slowed again in April
May 19, 2023Sales of existing homes in the United States slowed again in April, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said Thursday, marking the second straight month of declines amid higher interest rates. Year-on-year, existing home prices saw...
