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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a search warrant for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to information placed in the ministry's database.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
Ahigh-level Hamas delegationhas arrived in Cairo for intensive cease-fire negotiations with Israel, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate after nearly seven months of war. Over 1 million Palestinians are sheltering in the southern city of Rafah, with more than 34,000 killed since the conflict began last October.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
On May 4, 2024, local residents in Wollongong, Australia, gathered to protest against possible plans to establish a nuclear submarine base in the region as part of the AUKUS agreement. The rally, which attracted around 500 people, was held during the annual May Day March and highlighted the community's concerns over regional stability, the climate crisis, and the allocation of resources.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
The UK's governing Conservative Party is suffering significant losses in local elections results, piling pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a general election expected later this year. The Tories are predicted to lose up to 500 councillors across England, while the main opposition Labour Party appears increasingly likely to return to power after 14 years.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
Ukraine's Kharkiv and Dnipro regions were rocked by a series of drone strikes launched by Russian forces, injuring at least six people and causing significant damage to critical infrastructure, commercial, and residential buildings. The Ukrainian Air Force successfully intercepted all 13 Shahed drones deployed by the attackers, but debris from the downed drones still inflicted harm on civilians.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
NATO's ongoing Steadfast Defender military exercises, conducted near Russia's borders, have ignited a fresh wave of tensions between the alliance and Moscow. The exercises, touted as NATO's largest since the Cold War, involve 90,000 troops and are designed to simulate the reinforcement of European allies in the event of a conflict erupting along NATO's eastern flank.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
In a historic move, Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, has become the first US university to agree to divest from companies profiting from the Israeli occupation and human rights violations. The decision comes after a student-led protest and negotiations with college officials. Why this matters: This move sets a precedent for other universities to re-evaluate their investment policies and consider the ethical implications of profiting from conflict and human rights abuses.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
A citizen-initiated measure in Colorado, Initiative #91, aims to ban the "trophy hunting" of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx in the state. The initiative, backed by the group "Cats Aren't Trophies," has already raised nearly $220,000 and has been approved for circulation. To qualify for the 2024 ballot, proponents must gather over 126,000 valid signatures from registered voters by August.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat(PIFS) has expressed grave concerns over the trademarking of the word "Cava" by an American restaurant chain, Cava Group Inc, due to its similarity to "kava", a culturally significant word in the Pacific. Outgoing Secretary-General of PIFS, Henry Puna, met with Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in February to discuss the issue.
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May 4, 2024 | 
tr.im | Geeta Pillai
In a groundbreaking initiative, Australia's first dementia-friendly forest trail has opened in Woowookarung Regional Park, Ballarat. The 1.8km trail, designed to trigger positive memories and sensations for people with dementia, was inspired by Anne Tudor's personal experience with her wife Edie Mayhew, who had early-onset dementia.
