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United States: The United Nations has issued a warning that there is a higher chance of the El Niño weather pattern occurring in the next few months, which could result in elevated global temperatures and the possibility of setting new heat records. According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), there is a 60 percent chance that El Niño will develop by the end of July 2023 and an 80 percent chance it will occur by the end of September 2023. El Niño is a natural climate pattern associated with worldwide increased heat, drought in some regions, and heavy rainfall in…

United States: In a move signalling a potential improvement in commercial relations between the United States and China, Washington has announced that it will permit Chinese airlines to increase their weekly flights to 12 round trips. This represents a rare example of cooperation between the two countries, which have been engaged in a prolonged trade dispute that has resulted in significant tariffs on each other’s goods. The decision to expand flight allowances may suggest a willingness on both sides to pursue greater economic collaboration. The US Transportation Department (USDOT) made an announcement that brings parity to the number of flights…

Mexico: Mr. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the President of Mexico, has written to the US government asking for an end to aid given to organisations that he believes are opposed to his administration. The Mexican President specifically mentioned funds provided by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) but did not name the groups that he objects to. “The U.S. government, specifically through USAID, has for some time been financing organisations openly against the legal and legitimate government I represent,” Mr. López Obrador wrote in the letter, which was read during the President’s morning press briefing. “This is clearly an…

London, UK: A cabinet minister has claimed that King Charles’s coronation presents an opportunity to demonstrate the UK’s freedom, following the government’s expedited passing of a bill to tighten protest regulations. Mr. Tom Tugendhat, the security minister, has justified the recently enacted legislation, which involves a one-year jail term for demonstrators who obstruct roadways and a six-month imprisonment or an unbounded fine for those who attach themselves to objects, individuals, or structures. Additionally, law enforcement personnel will have the authority to halt and inspect protesters whom they believe are attempting to incite “disruption.” Despite official warning letters dispatched to anti-monarchy…

United States: A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that child marriages have been decreasing, but not at a rate that would eliminate the practice for another 300 years. The report titled “Is an End to Child Marriage Within Reach?” stated that approximately 640 million girls and women were married before the age of 18 and that about 12 million girls and teens become child brides each year. The rate of child marriage has been decreasing for the past 25 years, but crises such as climate change threaten to reverse the trend. In 1997, 25…

United States: Investor concerns over the stability of the US banking system persisted despite the rescue of First Republic, as regional bank shares experienced a second consecutive day of sharp declines. The sale of the troubled lender to JPMorgan Chase did not alleviate worries about the broader issues facing the banking industry, leading to significant losses for regional banks on 2nd May 2023. PacWest Bancorp, headquartered in Los Angeles, witnessed a steep drop of nearly 30 percent in its share price. Meanwhile, Western Alliance Bank and KeyCorp also suffered significant losses, with their share prices declining by 21 percent and…

France : According to reports Mr. Lionel Messi was suspended by Paris Saint-Germain for travelling to Saudi Arabia without obtaining the club’s permission. Although French media outlets reported the length of the suspension to be two weeks, the person who disclosed this information did not specify any duration. This individual requested anonymity since they were not permitted to discuss the matter publicly. Mr. Messi is facing a potential two-week suspension, which would cause him to miss PSG’s next two games. Reports have stated this information, but they have not disclosed their sources. Saudi Arabia has a commercial agreement with Mr.…

Russia: Russia’s Defence Minister Mr. Sergei Shoigu has urged a state company to double its production of missiles as an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive looms and both Moscow’s and Kyiv’s forces are reportedly experiencing ammunition constraints. Mr. Sergei Shoigu, speaking at a meeting with the top military brass, stated that the state-owned Tactical Missiles Corporation had been fulfilling its contracts in a timely manner. The Defence Minister added that “right now, it is necessary to double the production of high-precision weapons in the shortest possible time.” Military analysts have been trying to determine whether Russia is running low on high-precision ammunition…

France: The upcoming United Nations climate summit, known as COP28, will mark the first time that health issues will be given in-depth consideration. Global health ministers will convene to discuss the consequences of the climate crisis on wellbeing. The COP28 President Mr. Sultan Al Jaber, announced that the summit will be the first to dedicate a day to health and host a health and climate ministerial. The definition of adaptation will also be broadened to enhance global climate resilience, transform food systems, and improve forestry land use and water management. The climate crisis is expected to increase the burden on…

London, UK: FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino has warned that Europe’s top football nations could face a broadcast blackout for this year’s Women’s World Cup. The President cited “disappointing” offers for the rights by the media and called for an improvement. Mr. Infantino has criticized the “Big 5” European countries England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France for their “unacceptable” offers for the broadcast rights of this year’s Women’s World Cup. According to Mr. Infantino, the offers were a “slap in the face” for the players and all women worldwide. During a World Trade Organization meeting in Geneva, FIFA President emphasized…