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Russia puts Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on “wanted list”

Over the weekend, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was placed on a criminal 'wanted list' by the Russian Interior Ministry. His name joins a series of other international figures wanted by the Kremlin since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

6 May, 2024

World

Florida Governor bans and criminalizes lab-grown meat

Now that his fight with Mickey Mouse has ended, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a new foe in sight: lab grown meat. The Republican has signed a first-of-its kind bill banning and criminalizing the sale and manufacturing of cultivated meat in the state. Toni Waterman has more.

6 May, 2024

World

U.S and Philippines practice coastal defense Inbox

The annual joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States are set to wrap in the next few days. The drills come amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, following an incident last week in which the China Coast Guard used water cannon attacks on Philippine vessels. Laura Westbrook has more.

6 May, 2024

World

Houthi rebel group offers places at Yemeni universities for suspended U.S students

The Iran-backed Houthi militia, labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S., is offering educational opportunities in Yemen to American students suspended from colleges for participating in anti-Israel protests. This move comes after protests and Gaza solidarity encampments erupted at major U.S. schools, leading to over 1000 arrests. Benji Hyer reports on this development amid global tensions.

6 May, 2024

World

U.S stops arms shipment for Israel

Amid the Gaza conflict, the United States has stopped a shipment of US-made ammunition bound for Israel, a first since the war began. This move, from Israel's major financial and arms supporter, has raised concerns within both governments. While the White House National Security Council affirms continued support for Israel's defense, the halt signals a notable shift in US-Israel relations during the conflict- as Benji Hyer reports.

6 May, 2024

World

Donald Trump’s former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president’s hush money trial.

Donald Trump's former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president's hush money trial. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the results of the 2016 election. Ira Spitzer has more from outside the court in Manhattan where the trial is taking place.

6 May, 2024

World

This week’s Future Media News Top stories

https://youtu.be/ZNcnION90Gk This week's Future Media News Top stories: Best Of Namibia 2024 Awards Launch: Namibia Future Media Holdings and Venture Media Publications have launched the nominations round for the Best Of Namibia 2024 awards. The national pride campaign invites Namibians to recognize and celebrate businesses and organizations that contribute to the country's success. The nomination process is entirely online at bestofnam.com. Comments from Future Media CEO, Gary Stroebel, on […]

3 May, 2024

Business / Economics

Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China?

By Priestley Habru, University of Adelaide and Claudina Habru, University of Adelaide Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele has been elected the next prime minister of Solomon Islands, defeating the opposition leader, Matthew Wale, in a vote in parliament. The result is a mixed bag for former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare’s Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party. The party won just 15 of 50 seats in last month’s […]

3 May, 2024

World

India state of Kerala shuts schools as temperatures soar

Many parts of India are grappling with scorching heat, with heatwave warnings in the southern state of Kerala forcing authorities to close schools. Temperatures in the state are 35 degrees celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit – but the weather department says it feels like 46 degrees celsius due to high humidity. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

3 May, 2024