Press review · Tuesday, 20 May 2025
20 May 2025
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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nytimes.com
Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He’d Never Bought Rice
The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of rice,” said the minister, Taku Eto.
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abcnews.go.com
From al-Qaeda to Syria's presidency, the rise of Ahmad al-Sharaa
He's a former al-Qaeda member, but on Wednesday, new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stood on the world stage with President Donald Trump.
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theguardian.com
Japanese minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy rice because he gets it free
Taku Etō’s remarks drew fury as cost of rice has nearly doubled in a year amid soaring food prices
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Chance gone up significantly': US gathers intel on Israel preparing military strike on Iran nuclear sites | World News - Times of India
US News: Recent US intelligence indicates that Israel is preparing military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, heightening tensions in the region as diplomatic negotiations with Tehran progress. Amid increased military readiness, US officials warn of potential escalation in the Middle East.
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indiatoday.in
US intel indicates possible Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities: Report
The US intelligence suggests Israel may be preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, CNN reported. While no final decision is confirmed, rising tensions, stalled US-Iran talks, and Iran's weakened state have raised fears of potential conflict.
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hindustantimes.com
Republican Rep Nancy Mace tease ‘naked body’ of hers on camera? Here's why
Nancy Mace reveals personal allegations of non-consensual filming during a House hearing, displaying an image of herself taken without consent.
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pbs.org
Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan
Up to a dozen people from several countries may have been deported to Africa, immigration rights lawyers told a judge.
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Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen attack
Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the city
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Israel’s Allies Denounce Its Expanding Gaza Offensive
Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war “disproportionate” and “egregious.”
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theglobeandmail.com
Yet another rift is brewing in the Republican party
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is leading a charge for the GOP to do right by the working class, not Wall Street
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foxnews.com
Iran's Khamenei says Americans should avoid talking 'nonsense' in nuke talks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticizes U.S. demands on Iran's uranium enrichment, questioning the potential success of upcoming nuclear talks amid ongoing tensions.
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foxnews.com
Iranian president calls for negotiation and dialogue as nuclear talks continue
As nuclear talks continue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian seeks dialogue with the U.S., focusing on civilian nuclear rights and potential sanctions relief.
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Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call
Russia launched more than 100 drones into Ukraine following the conclusion of a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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The Trump Administration Is Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees
Besides El Salvador, where the United States has already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.
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independent.co.uk
‘Watching Grandpa who shouldn’t be driving’: Biden health worried aides, book says
Watching former President Joe Biden film campaign videos in 2020 was like watching “a different person,” one Democrat said, according to a new book.
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economist.com
Israel says it is unleashing an “unprecedented attack”
More war beckons amid a Trump-Bibi freeze-out
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UK and Europe target Russia with major sanctions after Putin-Trump call
Sanctions are aimed at entities supporting Russia’s military machine after call failed to deliver meaningful concessions
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China’s Fighter Jets and Missiles Get a Boost From the India-Pakistan Clash
The reported success of Chinese-made fighter jets and air-to-air missiles in the conflict has fed nationalist pride in China, and has renewed warnings to Taiwan.
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In Trump Call, Putin Notches a Diplomatic Win, With an Economic Caveat
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.