‘Here to stay’: TikTok CEO defiant in face of bans

Shou Chew says app will 'never provide' user data to Chinese gov't and vows to fight ban in US state.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/here-to-stay-tiktok-ceo-defiant-in-face-of-bans

TikTok sues US state of Montana over law banning its use

The lawsuit argues that the state's ban singles out the short-form video app and undermines free speech.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/tiktok-sues-us-state-of-montana-over-law-banning-its-use

Acclaimed British writer Martin Amis dies aged 73

The celebrated novelist died at home in Florida after a bout with oesophageal cancer, his wife says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/20/acclaimed-british-writer-martin-amis-dies-aged-73

US police officer charged for allegedly aiding Proud Boys

The leader of a Washington, DC police intelligence unit faces allegations that he tipped off leader of far-right group.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/19/us-police-officer-charged-for-allegedly-aiding-proud-boys

‘Conundrum’: How the US is dealing with Assad normalisation

As the Arab world normalises relations with Syria, US pushes for concessions from the Assad government, analysts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/19/conundrum-how-the-us-is-dealing-with-assad-normalisation

‘We won’t forget’: US lawmakers call for justice for Abu Akleh

Several Democrats renew demand for accountability for killing of Al Jazeera journalist and broader Israeli abuses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/we-wont-forget-us-lawmakers-call-for-justice-for-abu-akleh

El Salvador vows harsh response after slaying of police officer

Thousands of soldiers and police have encircled the city of Nueva Concepcion after the killing of a police officer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/el-salvador-vows-harsh-response-after-slaying-of-police-officer

US denounces arrest of former consulate employee in Russia

Robert Shonov is being held for allegedly cooperating 'on a confidential basis' with a foreign organisation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/us-denounces-arrest-of-former-consulate-employee-in-russia

Trudeau visits military personnel fighting Alberta wildfires

Widespread blazes mark an intense start to wildfire season in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/15/trudeau-visits-military-personnel-fighting-alberta-wildfires

As Title 42 ends in US, asylum seekers wait for relief on border

Advocates fear the US-Mexico border will become a ‘deportation mill’ as new policies narrow avenues for seeking asylum.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/12/as-title-42-ends-in-us-asylum-seekers-wait-for-relief-on-border

Israel kills 30 Palestinians in Gaza as violence escalates

Women, children and Islamic Jihad leaders among those killed in attacks as rocket fire from Gaza kills man in Israel.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/israel-kills-30-palestinians-in-gaza-as-violence-escalates

US prepares for influx at Mexico border as Title 42 expiry nears

Policy that has allowed US authorities to turn away most asylum seekers at Mexico border will end on Thursday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/us-prepares-for-influx-at-mexico-border-as-title-42-expiry-nears

US subway death spurs outrage, calls for better social services

Prominent figures, including US legislators, are calling for accountability after homeless man Jordan Neely's death.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/4/us-subway-death-spurs-outrage-calls-for-better-social-services

Senator urges release of new US report on killing of Abu Akleh

The Biden administration has not acknowledged a new assessment on Israel's fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/2/senator-urges-release-of-new-us-report-on-killing-of-abu-akleh

First Republic collapse sparks regional bank shares sell-off

With the third major casualty since March, depositors flee regional lenders, driving fears about other smaller banks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/1/first-republic-collapse-sparks-regional-bank-shares-sell-off

UN refugee agency warns more than 800,000 may flee Sudan

Some 73,000 have already left Sudan and the UN warns thousands will flee as fighting rages on and resources dwindle.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/1/un-refugee-agency-warns-more-than-800000-may-flee-sudan

Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor

US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/28/florida-clears-way-for-desantis-to-seek-presidency-while-governor

What’s driving up global military spending?

Military expenditure around the world has hit a new record. 

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/4/24/whats-driving-up-the-global-military

US says Sudan factions agree to ceasefire as foreigners evacuated

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the truce deal followed intense negotiations and would begin on Tuesday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/24/us-says-sudan-factions-agree-to-ceasefire-as-foreigners-evacuated

Tesla share price tanks nearly 10% on Musk comments

Tesla has already slashed prices six times this year and chief Elon Musk suggested more such moves ahead.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/20/tesla-share-price-tanks-nearly-10-on-musk-comments