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05-31-2023
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Landlord shoots young couple dead following dispute
A 57-year-old landlord has shot and killed a young couple, aged 27 and 28, who were living together following an alleged dispute. The man barricaded himself in his residence and engaged in negotiations with the police, but fired at officers and was later neutralised. Authorities are continuing to investigate and are appealing for witnesses.
Sudan armed forces suspends talks with paramilitary group
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has suspended talks with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) due to the RSF's insufficient commitment to implementing the ceasefire agreement. The suspension came after a five-day extension of a humanitarian ceasefire that was initially agreed upon between both sides. The conflict between the two military groups has left hundreds of people dead and thousands more wounded, prompting the US and other countries to intervene.
North Korea Launches Failed Satellite: International Outcry Follows
North Korea attempted to launch a satellite, but the launch failed and the satellite crashed into the sea. Citizens in Seoul received a confusing alert and were instructed to evacuate which was later deemed a mistake. There were criticisms over the government's reaction. The launch has been condemned by the international community as a brazen violation of UN Security Council resolutions. South Korea retrieved parts of the wreckage and is analyzing the technology used.
IOC meeting on Olympic athletes neutrality offers limited clarity
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations met to discuss how certain Russian and Belarusian athletes, who have not actively supported the war in Ukraine and are not contracted to military or national security agencies, could potentially compete as neutral athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but no progress was made in defining the criteria or establishing an independent panel to run evaluations. ASOIF officials have cautioned that each sport has different realities, including where Olympic qualification events are being hosted and the influence of Ukraine’s allies in sports and governments. IOC can still choose to bar Russia from its Olympics.
Chinese fighter jet forces US surveillance plane to fly through its wake turbulence
A Chinese J-16 fighter jet flew aggressively in front of a US Air Force RC-135 surveillance plane on May 26, 2023, causing the American aircraft to fly through its wake turbulence. The US Indo-Pacific Command released a video of the incident, which they deemed an unnecessary and unprofessional interception. The US government has expressed concern over the increasing frequency of similar Chinese military actions in the South China Sea and other areas, and reaffirmed its commitment to safe and responsible operations. US officials will express their concern through diplomatic and military channels.
11-month-old baby dies after being left in car in Florida
An 11-month-old baby girl has died after being left in a car for three hours while her parents attended a Florida church service. The infant had been left in a car for approximately three hours while the parents went to the church service. No arrests have been made in the case at this time and the investigation is ongoing.
Germany to close consulates in Russia following expulsion of diplomats
Germany will be closing its consulates in Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Kaliningrad by November, following Russia’s decision to reduce the number of German government officials allowed to stay in Russia. This move will leave only the embassy in Moscow and the consulate in St. Petersburg open for the Germans. However, Russia will still be allowed to operate the embassy in Berlin and one consulate after the end of the year. The move reflects the recent fall in relations between the two countries.
Fidelity reduces Twitter stake valuation
Fidelity has reduced the market value of its equity stake in the private company known as X Holdings Corp, which owns Twitter. It's unclear how the valuation was determined, but Twitter is reportedly now worth significantly less. Elon Musk, who took control of Twitter last year, has said the company has great potential but also noted that running it has been 'quite painful.'
Poland repatriates a baroque painting looted by the Nazis
Poland has returned a baroque painting looted by the Nazis during their occupation of Poland between 1939-45. The painting was identified at an auction in Tokyo in 2022 and handed over during a ceremony at Poland's Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday. More than 66,000 war losses remain unaccounted for, including art pieces. Poland has actively sought to repatriate looted art for decades.
Poland's Auschwitz museum criticizes ruling party's use of death camp footage in political ad
Poland's state-run Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum criticized the country's ruling Law and Justice party for using footage of the former death camp in a political ad. The party's ad referenced a tweet from journalist Tomasz Lis that controversially called for President Andrzej Duda and ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski to go to prison. Critics fear that a new law signed by Duda that is viewed as anti-democratic will be misused ahead of elections later this year. Tens of thousands are expected to join an anti-government march on Sunday in Warsaw.