Saturday, May 02
Sudan has instructed energy firms to halt handling South Sudan's crude oil exports due to escalating attacks on key infrastructure by the RSF. These attacks, impacting vital facilities, raise the risk of export stoppage. South Sudan relies on Sudan for oil exports, which resumed in January after previous disruptions, but now face renewed threats.
The leaders of Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway will meet Monday for talks on Arctic security, Denmark's government said, as US President Donald Trump's vies to gain control of Greenland. The remarks have also angered Danish and Greenlandic leaders, who have insisted that the island will decide its own future and the US "will not get Greenland."
Iran and the United States concluded a fourth round of nuclear negotiations in Muscat, mediated by Oman, ahead of President Trump's Middle East visit. Discussions were described as "difficult but useful," focusing on technical elements to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Despite progress, disagreements persist over Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities, a key sticking point in reaching a comprehensive agreement, further complicated by regional tensions.
Ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump delivered a speech promising a swift shift in federal priorities. He committed to rolling back Biden's actions, initiating large-scale deportations, and addressing international conflicts. Trump assured the audience of significant changes within his first 100 days and emphasized revitalizing American strength, prosperity, and dismantling the political establishment.
Iranian singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, was sentenced to death for blasphemy after the Supreme Court accepted an appeal. He had earlier been sentenced to five years in prison. Tataloo, detained since December 2023 after being extradited from Turkey, faced additional charges related to promoting 'prostitution' and spreading 'propaganda.'
Oxfam’s 'Takers, Not Makers' report reveals Britain extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, enriching the UK's elite and middle class. It details the suppression of India’s industrial growth, the modern impact on global inequality, and ongoing exploitation by multinational corporations linked to colonial practices.
Taliban official Sher Abbas Stanikzai calls for reversing restrictions on female education in Afghanistan, arguing it contradicts Islamic law and is a personal bias. The Taliban restricts education beyond year six and has halted medical training for women, impacting the healthcare system.
