Malaysia's economy minister said Wednesday he was resigning from his cabinet post after losing his position as deputy president of the ruling PKR to the premier's daughter in a party poll. The party's president is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and his daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar, won the post of deputy president last week with close to 10,000 votes while Rafizi received around 4,000.
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Amid rising tensions, China deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups and numerous warships around Taiwan in May, conducting extensive military activities. These actions, involving 70 vessels and numerous aircraft, aimed to pressure Taipei and assert Beijing's sovereignty claims. The increased military presence signifies a strategy of comprehensive pressure and military expansion, particularly after Lai assumed office.
A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel to the U.K. in small boats on Saturday, the highest single-day number this year, bringing the annual total to 14,811. This surge has increased pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government to address the issue. While seeking enhanced cooperation with France, the UK.
Egypt has denied that a controversial court ruling over Sinai's Saint Catherine monastery threatens the UNESCO world heritage landmark, after Greek and church authorities warned of the sacred site's status. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's office defended the ruling Thursday, saying it "consolidates" the site's "unique and sacred religious status", after the head of the Greek Orthodox church in Greece denounced it.
Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe have been on strike since April 16, demanding a salary increase to $2,500 per month, the amount they earned before a currency devaluation in 2018. The strike has led to the cancellation of exams, and the university administration has suspended several union leaders, further escalating the situation.
Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, urging the public to contact their representatives and "kill the bill." He argues the bill will massively increase the national debt, sharing concerns over rising national debt and government spending. Musk's opposition comes after his recent departure from the administration, marking his first public disagreement with Trump.
Devastating floods in central Nigeria, triggered by torrential rains and a collapsed dam, have claimed over 150 lives in Niger State. The market town of Mokwa is among the hardest hit, with more than 50 homes swept away and thousands displaced. President Bola Tinubu has offered condolences and mobilized federal agencies to provide assistance, including search-and-rescue operations, relief materials, and temporary shelter.
President Zelenskyy is meeting Chancellor Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more military aid amidst intensified Russian attacks. Germany, a key military supporter, has lifted range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine. Recent heavy drone and missile attacks have targeted both Ukrainian and Russian regions, disrupting infrastructure and causing damage, highlighting the conflict's escalation.
A delegation from northeast Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration was headed to Damascus on Saturday for talks on implementing a March deal to integrate Kurdish institutions into the state, a member of the delegation said.that "a delegation from the autonomous administration is on the way to Damascus to discuss" details of the March deal.
President Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's successful drone attack on Russia, warning of continued strikes unless Moscow ceases its offensive. Speaking after US-brokered peace talks in Istanbul, he highlighted the drone strike as a strategic operation. Both sides agreed to exchange wounded prisoners and discussed a potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, while Russia rejected Ukraine's ceasefire proposal.