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May 23, 2024

World Bank says poverty levels in Lebanon have tripled in a decade

The World Bank says poverty in Lebanon has tripled over the course of a decade. The percentage of people in Lebanon living below the poverty line rose from 12% in 2012 to 44% in 2022.

May 23, 2024

Russian missile strike kills 7 civilians in 'extremely cruel' attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Officials say that Russian missiles have slammed into Ukraine’s second-largest city in the northeast of the country and killed at least seven civilians.

May 23, 2024

Kenyan president, Biden appeal to global leaders to reduce huge debt on developing countries

Kenya President William Ruto visited Washington as Biden tries to convince African nations the U.S. can be a better partner than China, which has gained influence on the continent.

May 23, 2024

Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave

A severe heat wave in Pakistan has led to hundreds of heat stroke cases across the country, prompting health officials to advise staying indoors and hydrated.

May 23, 2024

South Korea, China and Japan leaders to meet for first trilateral talks since 2019

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet on May 27, 2024, in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019. They will also have bilateral talks among themselves.

May 23, 2024

Tunisian journalists jailed for criticizing the government, sparking outcry over press crackdown

Two Tunisian journalists were sentenced to one year in prison on Wednesday for criticizing the government. Both journalists denied the allegations in court.

May 23, 2024

Norway ramps up entry restrictions for Russians in response to 'illegal war of aggression against Ukraine'

Norway is tightening restrictions on entry from Russia due to concerns over espionage and Russia's actions in Ukraine, according to Norwegian officials.

May 23, 2024

Missile splashes into Red Sea near commercial vessel in suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A missile landed in the Red Sea without causing harm to a passing commercial ship, likely launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The rebels have not claimed responsibility.

May 23, 2024

1 dead, 3 injured in explosion at apartment building in northeastern China

One person was killed and three were injured on Thursday after an explosion that was likely due to a natural gas tank that was left on, authorities say.

May 23, 2024

Most severely injured from flight that hit extreme turbulence need spinal operations, Thailand hospital says

A Bangkok hospital says many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines.