UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts

A federal appeals court upheld an order for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a deported Venezuelan man, referred to as "Cristian," to the U.S. after a violation of a settlement protecting unaccompanied minors seeking asylum. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher mandated a status report from the government detailing Cristian's location and steps taken for his return by May 27, following previous unsuccessful attempts by the administration to challenge her ruling. The Department...

SummaryAfter over a year and a half of conflict in Gaza, British leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy, expressed strong disapproval of Israel's actions, condemning the humanitarian situation as "intolerable" and "abominable." The UK, alongside France and Canada, issued a joint statement warning of potential further actions if conditions do not improve and criticized Israel's proposed aid delivery model as politically motivated and inadequate. Amidst growing discontent from allies...

A Massachusetts college student has agreed to plead guilty to hacking PowerSchool, a cloud-based education software provider, and stealing data related to millions of North American students and teachers. The stolen data was used by hackers to extort ransoms from the company and various school districts. This incident underscores the growing threat of data breaches, which, according to a recent study, cost Canadian organizations an average of $6.32 million to resolve. Full Article

The memory of a distressed mother crying out “please, God, not my son” as she lay on the floor continues to haunt a grieving family 20 years after Michael Paul Slade's tragic death in a house bus fire. His younger sister, Nikita Burnard, vividly recalls the night she returned home to find police at their door, delivering the devastating news that Slade, a 27-year-old labourer living in Manaia, South Taranaki, had perished. The lasting impact...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump aims to mend strained relations between the two nations, focusing on improving trade ties after months of tensions, including Trump's claims of a "genocide" against Afrikaners. The meeting is critical for Ramaphosa, especially following the expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the US and the ongoing controversy over land expropriation laws. Despite the short notice for the trip, the South African delegation hopes...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facing a disappointing IPL 2025 season, with their legendary captain MS Dhoni under scrutiny as they risk finishing last for the first time in history. Dhoni, who returned to lead after an injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, has managed only 196 runs in 13 matches, and CSK has lost all five games where they batted first. Fans are calling for Dhoni's retirement amidst frustrations over the team's performance, as they prepare...