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<p>The man who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico on Wednesday (May 15) and critically injured him&nbsp;has been charged with attempted murder.</p>

<p>The Slovak interior minister, Matus Sutaj Estok, said the attack on the PM was "politically motivated"</p>

<p>He added that the 71-year-old suspect was a "lone-wolf" attacker, who was not affiliated with any political party but had participated in anti-government protests.</p>

<p>Slovak authorities have called for calm in the Central European nation after PM Fico was shot multiple times by the would-be assassin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-juraj-cintula-the-71-year-old-poet-who-opened-fire-on-slovak-pm-robert-fico-721884"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Who is Juraj Cintula, the 71-year-old poet who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico?</strong></a></p>

<p>The attack came as the society in Slovakia stands highly polarised amid increasingly tense political differences.</p>

<p>Fico has been termed as a divisive figure by Western media, who has proudly flaunted his pro-Russia credentials and who is well-known for issuing anti-America messages. Some policymakers in Brussels also worry that he might abandon the country's pro-West course in favour of their eastern rival Russia.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is the suspect?</strong></h2>

<p>According to media reports, the assailant who opened fire at the PM has been identified as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula. According to “Tv Joj” broadcaster, he originally hails from southern Slovakia.</p>

<p>He co-founded a literary club in 2005 and led the operations there till 2016. He is also a published poet, having authored at least three poems under his name. He is also a member of the Slovak Writers' Association.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Slovak PM Robert Fico `not in life-threatening situation`: Dy PM gives update</strong></p>

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<p>His son was quoted as saying by media that his father&nbsp;owned a legally registered short-barreled weapon but didn't know about his plans. The son confirmed that his father didn't like Fico's policies and didn't vote for him in last year's elections.</p>

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The man who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico on Wednesday (May 15) and critically injured him has been charged with attempted murder. The Slovak interior minister, Matus Sutaj Estok, said the attack on the PM was "politically motivated" He added that the 71-year-old suspect was a "lone-wolf" attacker, who was not affiliated with any political party but had participated in anti-government protests.

The man who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico on Wednesday (May 15) and critically injured him has been charged with attempted murder. The Slovak interior minister, Matus Sutaj Estok, said the attack on the PM was "politically motivated" He added that the 71-year-old suspect was a "lone-wolf" attacker, who was not affiliated with any political party but had participated in anti-government protests. Slovak authorities have called for calm in the Central European nation after PM Fico was shot multiple times by the would-be assassin. Also read: Who is Juraj Cintula, the 71-year-old poet who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico? The attack came as the society in Slovakia stands highly polarised amid increasingly tense political differences. Fico has been termed as a divisive figure by Western media, who has proudly flaunted his pro-Russia credentials and who is well-known for issuing anti-America messages. Some policymakers in Brussels also worry that he might abandon the country's pro-West course in favour of their eastern rival Russia. Who is the suspect? According to media reports, the assailant who opened fire at the PM has been identified as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula. According to “Tv Joj” broadcaster, he originally hails from southern Slovakia. He co-founded a literary club in 2005 and led the operations there till 2016. He is also a published poet, having authored at least three poems under his name. He is also a member of the Slovak Writers' Association. Watch: Slovak PM Robert Fico `not in life-threatening situation`: Dy PM gives update × His son was quoted as saying by media that his father owned a legally registered short-barreled weapon but didn't know about his plans. The son confirmed that his father didn't like Fico's policies and didn't vote for him in last year's elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Slovak PM attack: 71-year-old 'lone wolf' charged with attempted murder

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday (May 15) put forward a new conscription law proposal that would gradually increase national service recruitment among the ultra-Orthodox Haredi community.</p>

<p>The proposal comes just a day before the May 16 deadline set by the Israeli Supreme Court. Earlier this month, the court had given Netanyahu's coalition time to come up with a plan to resolve the conscription issue, which has caused significant public discontent.</p>

<h2><strong>Ultra-Orthodox Jews and exemptions</strong></h2>

<p>The exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews have long been a point of contention in Israel. The issue is further exacerbated by the country's costly mobilisation during the conflict in Gaza in which high casualties have been recorded among young soldiers and reservists.</p>

<p>Ultra-Orthodox parties, which represent approximately 13 per cent of Israel's population, have been coalition partners in successive Netanyahu-led governments, demanding that their constituents be permitted to study in seminaries instead of serving in the military.</p>

<p>Netanyahu's coalition includes two ultra-Orthodox parties that have threatened to leave the government if military exemptions are removed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Critics argue that the draft exemption stops many of them from participating in the workforce, while opposition lawmakers have denounced it as an unfair and an insulting policy to other Israelis.</p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu's proposal</strong></h2>

<p>The new proposal aims to gradually increase national service recruitment among ultra-Orthodox Jews.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It builds on a previous bill introduced by former army chief Benny Gantz, who joined Netanyahu's government in a show of unity during the war. However, Gantz has criticised the bill as inadequate for Israel's current wartime needs, emphasising that the country requires more soldiers rather than political compromises.</p>

<p>Previously, in March, the centrist cabinet minister said, "The nation cannot accept it, the Knesset (parliament) must not vote for it, and my colleagues and I will not be members of the emergency government should such legislation pass in the Knesset."</p>

<p>"The conscription law being drawn up by the government is a serious moral failure that will create a deep rift within us at a time when we need to fight together against our enemies,"&nbsp;Gantz added.</p>

<p>Netanyahu's office stated that the prime minister aims to bridge societal and political divides and has urged all parties that previously supported the conscription law to do so again.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday (May 15) put forward a new conscription law proposal that would gradually increase national service recruitment among the ultra-Orthodox Haredi community.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday (May 15) put forward a new conscription law proposal that would gradually increase national service recruitment among the ultra-Orthodox Haredi community. The proposal comes just a day before the May 16 deadline set by the Israeli Supreme Court. Earlier this month, the court had given Netanyahu's coalition time to come up with a plan to resolve the conscription issue, which has caused significant public discontent. Ultra-Orthodox Jews and exemptions The exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews have long been a point of contention in Israel. The issue is further exacerbated by the country's costly mobilisation during the conflict in Gaza in which high casualties have been recorded among young soldiers and reservists. Ultra-Orthodox parties, which represent approximately 13 per cent of Israel's population, have been coalition partners in successive Netanyahu-led governments, demanding that their constituents be permitted to study in seminaries instead of serving in the military. Netanyahu's coalition includes two ultra-Orthodox parties that have threatened to leave the government if military exemptions are removed. Critics argue that the draft exemption stops many of them from participating in the workforce, while opposition lawmakers have denounced it as an unfair and an insulting policy to other Israelis. Netanyahu's proposal The new proposal aims to gradually increase national service recruitment among ultra-Orthodox Jews. It builds on a previous bill introduced by former army chief Benny Gantz, who joined Netanyahu's government in a show of unity during the war. However, Gantz has criticised the bill as inadequate for Israel's current wartime needs, emphasising that the country requires more soldiers rather than political compromises. Previously, in March, the centrist cabinet minister said, "The nation cannot accept it, the Knesset (parliament) must not vote for it, and my colleagues and I will not be members of the emergency government should such legislation pass in the Knesset." "The conscription law being drawn up by the government is a serious moral failure that will create a deep rift within us at a time when we need to fight together against our enemies," Gantz added. Netanyahu's office stated that the prime minister aims to bridge societal and political divides and has urged all parties that previously supported the conscription law to do so again. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu proposes gradually increasing ultra-Orthodox Jew drafting in army

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<p>During talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders concurred on the imperative for a "political solution" to the conflict in Ukraine. Meeting in Beijing during the Russian president's visit, the two heads of state also signed a joint declaration.</p>

<p>In a press conference aired by Russian media, Xi said,&nbsp;"Both sides agree that a political solution to the Ukraine crisis is the correct direction."&nbsp;This comes as West is concerned that China is bolstering Russia's economy and supplying weapons components for the conflict in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (May 16) said that closed military-political partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region were "harmful".&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a press briefing, Putin said,&nbsp;"It is necessary to work towards building a reliable and appropriate security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, in which there is no place for closed military-political alliances. We believe they are very harmful and the creation of such alliances is counterproductive."&nbsp;Putin is currently on a two-day state visit.</p>

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<p>This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and China. "Rising economic ties between Russia, China exemplify mutual&nbsp;development," Xi said.</p>

<p>The Chinese President also commented on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and endorsed the need for an Independent&nbsp;Palestine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today's world still suffers from cold War mentality, threats&nbsp;to&nbsp;peace... War in Gaza must be resolved with recognition of Independent&nbsp;Palestine," Xi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Putin, in a statement that demonstrates close Russia-China relationship, said that he remains in constant contact with Xi to discuss and control "difficult matters".</p>

<h2><strong>China-Russia expanding ties&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Putin said that Rosatom, Russia's nuclear energy company, is collaborating with China to develop units and enhance&nbsp;China's energy infrastructure. Russia and China are also jointly working on international transport corridors to strengthen connectivity. The two nations continuously&nbsp;hold cultural exchange programs to deepen ties, while educational and scientific partnerships are also expanding between the two nations.</p>

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<p>Xi said the China-Russia ties are 'conducive to peace', while, in a similar statement, Putin stated that the ties between the two nations are 'stabilising' for world."&nbsp;</p>

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During talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders concurred on the imperative for a "political solution" to the conflict in Ukraine.

During talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders concurred on the imperative for a "political solution" to the conflict in Ukraine. Meeting in Beijing during the Russian president's visit, the two heads of state also signed a joint declaration. In a press conference aired by Russian media, Xi said, "Both sides agree that a political solution to the Ukraine crisis is the correct direction." This comes as West is concerned that China is bolstering Russia's economy and supplying weapons components for the conflict in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (May 16) said that closed military-political partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region were "harmful". During a press briefing, Putin said, "It is necessary to work towards building a reliable and appropriate security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, in which there is no place for closed military-political alliances. We believe they are very harmful and the creation of such alliances is counterproductive." Putin is currently on a two-day state visit. Also Read | Russia-China ties 'conducive to peace': Xi tells Putin This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and China. "Rising economic ties between Russia, China exemplify mutual development," Xi said. The Chinese President also commented on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and endorsed the need for an Independent Palestine. "Today's world still suffers from cold War mentality, threats to peace... War in Gaza must be resolved with recognition of Independent Palestine," Xi said. Also Read | Slovak PM Robert Fico 'not in life-threatening situation': Dy PM gives update While Putin, in a statement that demonstrates close Russia-China relationship, said that he remains in constant contact with Xi to discuss and control "difficult matters". China-Russia expanding ties Meanwhile, Putin said that Rosatom, Russia's nuclear energy company, is collaborating with China to develop units and enhance China's energy infrastructure. Russia and China are also jointly working on international transport corridors to strengthen connectivity. The two nations continuously hold cultural exchange programs to deepen ties, while educational and scientific partnerships are also expanding between the two nations. Watch | Netherlands set for right-wing government after Wilders strikes deal × Xi said the China-Russia ties are 'conducive to peace', while, in a similar statement, Putin stated that the ties between the two nations are 'stabilising' for world." (With inputs from agencies)

Xi Jinping, Putin advocate 'political solution' to Ukraine war

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<p>Billionaire Elon Musk would&nbsp;be visiting&nbsp;Indonesia to launch SpaceX's&nbsp;satellite unit Starlink on Sunday, the news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (May 16), citing&nbsp;two cabinet ministers. One of the ministers Luhut Pandjaitan told Reuters that Musk would launch Starlink in Bali&nbsp;in the presence of&nbsp;Indonesian President&nbsp;Joko Widodo.</p>

<p>This&nbsp;would be Musk's first in-person visit to the Asian country.&nbsp;Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi told the news agency that the Starlink launch would&nbsp;be held&nbsp;at a clinic in Bali's capital&nbsp;Denpasar, where&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;was scheduled&nbsp;to sign an agreement on connectivity for the health sector.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk would also be addressing&nbsp;the World Water Forum in Bali.</p>

<h2><strong>Starlink expected to provide services in remote&nbsp;areas</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in May,&nbsp;Starlink secured&nbsp;a permit&nbsp;to commercially offer its internet services in Indonesia.&nbsp;Starlink will cooperate with local network access providers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indonesia expects the firm to provide internet services to its remote areas.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk reacts to equal representation act bill, says 'going to be even more crazy'</strong></p>

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<p>Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. "Leveraging advanced satellites and user hardware coupled with our deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users&nbsp;all over the world," SpaceX's website&nbsp;states.</p>

<h2><strong>How many countries currently use Starlink</strong></h2>

<p>Currently, Starlink is available in France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium,&nbsp; Denmark, Portugal, the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, the United States (US), Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brazil, and Chile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SpaceX states that each satellite features a compact, flat-panel design that minimises volume, allowing for a dense launch stack to take full advantage of the launch capabilities of the Falcon 9 rocket.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Billionaire Elon Musk would be visiting Indonesia to launch SpaceX's satellite unit Starlink on Sunday, the news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (May 16), citing two cabinet ministers.

Billionaire Elon Musk would be visiting Indonesia to launch SpaceX's satellite unit Starlink on Sunday, the news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (May 16), citing two cabinet ministers. One of the ministers Luhut Pandjaitan told Reuters that Musk would launch Starlink in Bali in the presence of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. This would be Musk's first in-person visit to the Asian country. Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi told the news agency that the Starlink launch would be held at a clinic in Bali's capital Denpasar, where Musk was scheduled to sign an agreement on connectivity for the health sector. Also read | Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm Musk would also be addressing the World Water Forum in Bali. Starlink expected to provide services in remote areas Earlier in May, Starlink secured a permit to commercially offer its internet services in Indonesia. Starlink will cooperate with local network access providers and Indonesia expects the firm to provide internet services to its remote areas. Also watch | Elon Musk reacts to equal representation act bill, says 'going to be even more crazy' × Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. "Leveraging advanced satellites and user hardware coupled with our deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world," SpaceX's website states. How many countries currently use Starlink Currently, Starlink is available in France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, the United States (US), Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brazil, and Chile. SpaceX states that each satellite features a compact, flat-panel design that minimises volume, allowing for a dense launch stack to take full advantage of the launch capabilities of the Falcon 9 rocket. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk to launch Starlink satellite in Indonesia on Sunday

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<p>Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has requested the National Gallery of Australia to take down her portrait from an exhibition by artist Vincent Namatjira. The portrait, which some may consider demeaning, is among many artworks put up at the Canberra gallery in Namatjira's first major exhibition. Despite Rinehart's request, the National Gallery has refused to remove the portrait, stating that it encourages public discourse regarding its collection and exhibitions.</p>

<p class="dcr-iy9ec7">“Since 1973, when the National Gallery acquired Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles, there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic merits of works in the national collection, and/or on display at the gallery,” it said.</p>

<p class="dcr-iy9ec7">“We present works of art to the Australian public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art,” the National Gallery&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>The portrait of Rinehart is displayed alongside portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and footballer Adam Goodes and is scheduled to remain on exhibit until July 21.</p>

<p>Before being showcased in Canberra, the painting was publicly displayed in Adelaide for several months during its initial exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia from October 2023 to January 2024.</p>

<p>The South Australian gallery has confirmed that no requests were made for the removal of the painting.</p>

<p>Additionally, a reproduction of the portrait is included in a prestigious Thames &amp; Hudson monograph about Namatjira's work, published to coincide with the exhibition.</p>

<p>Rinehart is listed as a friend of the National Gallery for donating between $4,999 and $9,999 to the institution.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rinehart's controversial actions and Namatjira's artistic journey</strong></h2>

<p>In 2023, Gina Rinehart withdrew a $15 million sponsorship from Netball Australia after Indigenous netballer Donnell Wallam requested that her uniform not bear the Hancock Prospecting logo.</p>

<p>Rinehart later established a $3 million fund to reward athletes who achieved gold medals or set world records in swimming, artistic swimming, rowing, and volleyball.</p>

<p>Vincent Namatjira made history in 2020 as the first Aboriginal artist to win the Archibald Prize with his portrait of Goodes, using satirical humour to challenge societal power dynamics.</p>

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<p>In one of his recent works featured in the exhibition, Namatjira portrays King Charles III uncomfortably standing in the central desert, in a bid to subvert the royal family's authority and privilege.</p>

<p>Namatjira, born in Alice Springs, was raised in foster care in Perth from age six, leading to a disconnection from family, land, and culture. Unaware of his lineage to renowned watercolorist Albert Namatjira until adulthood, Vincent was surprised to learn of his artistic heritage and the heft of his family name.</p>

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Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has requested the National Gallery of Australia to take down her portrait from an exhibition by artist Vincent Namatjira. The portrait, which some may consider demeaning, is among many artworks put up at the Canberra gallery in Namatjira's first major exhibition.

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has requested the National Gallery of Australia to take down her portrait from an exhibition by artist Vincent Namatjira. The portrait, which some may consider demeaning, is among many artworks put up at the Canberra gallery in Namatjira's first major exhibition. Despite Rinehart's request, the National Gallery has refused to remove the portrait, stating that it encourages public discourse regarding its collection and exhibitions. “Since 1973, when the National Gallery acquired Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles, there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic merits of works in the national collection, and/or on display at the gallery,” it said. “We present works of art to the Australian public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art,” the National Gallery added. The portrait of Rinehart is displayed alongside portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and footballer Adam Goodes and is scheduled to remain on exhibit until July 21. Before being showcased in Canberra, the painting was publicly displayed in Adelaide for several months during its initial exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia from October 2023 to January 2024. The South Australian gallery has confirmed that no requests were made for the removal of the painting. Additionally, a reproduction of the portrait is included in a prestigious Thames & Hudson monograph about Namatjira's work, published to coincide with the exhibition. Rinehart is listed as a friend of the National Gallery for donating between $4,999 and $9,999 to the institution. Also read | Australia increases minimum savings limit for student visa, Indians to be impacted Rinehart's controversial actions and Namatjira's artistic journey In 2023, Gina Rinehart withdrew a $15 million sponsorship from Netball Australia after Indigenous netballer Donnell Wallam requested that her uniform not bear the Hancock Prospecting logo. Rinehart later established a $3 million fund to reward athletes who achieved gold medals or set world records in swimming, artistic swimming, rowing, and volleyball. Vincent Namatjira made history in 2020 as the first Aboriginal artist to win the Archibald Prize with his portrait of Goodes, using satirical humour to challenge societal power dynamics. Also read | Walking barefoot on streets is in vogue in Australia. But what’s driving this trend? In one of his recent works featured in the exhibition, Namatjira portrays King Charles III uncomfortably standing in the central desert, in a bid to subvert the royal family's authority and privilege. Namatjira, born in Alice Springs, was raised in foster care in Perth from age six, leading to a disconnection from family, land, and culture. Unaware of his lineage to renowned watercolorist Albert Namatjira until adulthood, Vincent was surprised to learn of his artistic heritage and the heft of his family name. (With inputs from agencies)

Richest woman in Australia demands removal of her portrait from National Gallery exhibition

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<p>It's crunch time for Donald Trump's defense team as they take another stab Thursday at Michael Cohen, the key witness in the criminal trial in which the former president is accused of fraudulently covering up his affair with a porn star to influence his first presidential bid.</p>

<p>It will be a vital day for Trump's lawyers who are vying to prevent jurors from believing Cohen's account that he broke the law at the real estate mogul-turned-president's behest.</p>

<p>From the start, the defense team, which unlike the prosecution does not have the burden of proof in the case, has sought to cast Cohen as a disgruntled ex-employee out for blood -- and Thursday is their big chance to nail it down.</p>

<p>Meanwhile Trump, the first former US president to be tried criminally, has complained that his current effort for another White House term is stymied by the court proceedings.</p>

<p>He's taken to bringing an entourage of Republican lawmakers and higher-ups to trial, aiming to bring the campaign to the courtroom and increasingly brand the case as politicized.</p>

<p>Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records with the intent to further other crimes in the run-up to 2016's presidential election.</p>

<p>Todd Blanche began questioning Trump's fixer-turned-foe on Tuesday afternoon under the watch of his high-profile client.</p>

<p>After an aggressive start, his line of questioning dulled and meandered as the afternoon wore on, with yawns betraying some jurors' fatigue.</p>

<p>The defense attorney was largely deferential when the witness -- himself a former lawyer who is not unfamiliar with courtroom strategy or proceedings -- sought to evade direct answers.</p>

<p>Cohen has a reputation for a temper that could hurt him on the stand -- his testimony during Trump's civil fraud case last year proved chaotic -- but on Tuesday he was mostly measured in responding to Blanche's questions, which at times veered convoluted.</p>

<p>After a day off the defense will resume Thursday morning, and it's possible they're saving their heat for when the jury has had some rest.</p>

<p>Prosecutors have indicated that Cohen, 57, is their last witness in the case.</p>

<p>His story has generally lined up with those of two other key witnesses: Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who says she received the hush money, and David Pecker, the one-time tabloid boss who said he worked with Trump and Cohen to suppress negative coverage of the White House hopeful during his first campaign.</p>

<h2><strong>Will Trump testify?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump is accused of falsifying business records to reimburse Cohen for a $130,000 payment to Daniels before the 2016 election, when her account of a sexual encounter with the then-Republican nominee could have doomed his campaign.</p>

<p>He denies that the one-night stand with Daniels occurred.</p>

<p>After the prosecution rests, the defense has the opportunity to present a case, though they're not required to and have not specified whether they will.</p>

<p>Most importantly, Trump's lawyers have remained vague on whether their client will testify.</p>

<p>The businessman famously considers himself his own best champion -- but analysts widely believe that he could be a major liability on the stand.</p>

<p>When the jury is given the case for deliberation, the weeks of oft-salacious testimony will likely linger front-of-mind, but they'll also have stacks of documents to pore over.</p>

<p>The interpersonal relationships of the characters in the case make it juicy, but at the end of the day the charges hinge on financial records, and whether falsifying them was done with the intent to sway the 2016 presidential vote.</p>

<p>Prosecutors this week painstakingly detailed the alleged crimes, walking Cohen and the jury through the issue of 11 checks -- most signed by Trump -- in return for invoices Cohen said were falsified to cover up the hush money reimbursement.</p>

<p>Cohen said he had made the payments "to ensure that the story would not come out, would not affect Mr Trump's chances of becoming president of the United States" and did so "on behalf of Mr Trump."</p>

<p>Cohen spent 13 months in jail and another year-and-a-half under house arrest after pleading guilty in 2018 to lying to Congress and committing financial crimes.</p>

<p>Under direct questioning he said Trump had reassured him after FBI agents, seeking evidence in the case, raided his hotel room and office in April 2018.</p>

<p>"Don't worry, everything's going to be fine, I'm the president of the United States," Cohen recalled Trump saying.</p>

<p>"I felt reassured because I had the president of the United States protecting me," Cohen testified.</p>


It's crunch time for Donald Trump's defense team as they take another stab Thursday at Michael Cohen, the key witness in the criminal trial in which the former president is accused of fraudulently covering up his affair with a porn star to influence his first presidential bid.

It's crunch time for Donald Trump's defense team as they take another stab Thursday at Michael Cohen, the key witness in the criminal trial in which the former president is accused of fraudulently covering up his affair with a porn star to influence his first presidential bid. It will be a vital day for Trump's lawyers who are vying to prevent jurors from believing Cohen's account that he broke the law at the real estate mogul-turned-president's behest. From the start, the defense team, which unlike the prosecution does not have the burden of proof in the case, has sought to cast Cohen as a disgruntled ex-employee out for blood -- and Thursday is their big chance to nail it down. Meanwhile Trump, the first former US president to be tried criminally, has complained that his current effort for another White House term is stymied by the court proceedings. He's taken to bringing an entourage of Republican lawmakers and higher-ups to trial, aiming to bring the campaign to the courtroom and increasingly brand the case as politicized. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records with the intent to further other crimes in the run-up to 2016's presidential election. Todd Blanche began questioning Trump's fixer-turned-foe on Tuesday afternoon under the watch of his high-profile client. After an aggressive start, his line of questioning dulled and meandered as the afternoon wore on, with yawns betraying some jurors' fatigue. The defense attorney was largely deferential when the witness -- himself a former lawyer who is not unfamiliar with courtroom strategy or proceedings -- sought to evade direct answers. Cohen has a reputation for a temper that could hurt him on the stand -- his testimony during Trump's civil fraud case last year proved chaotic -- but on Tuesday he was mostly measured in responding to Blanche's questions, which at times veered convoluted. After a day off the defense will resume Thursday morning, and it's possible they're saving their heat for when the jury has had some rest. Prosecutors have indicated that Cohen, 57, is their last witness in the case. His story has generally lined up with those of two other key witnesses: Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who says she received the hush money, and David Pecker, the one-time tabloid boss who said he worked with Trump and Cohen to suppress negative coverage of the White House hopeful during his first campaign. Will Trump testify? Trump is accused of falsifying business records to reimburse Cohen for a $130,000 payment to Daniels before the 2016 election, when her account of a sexual encounter with the then-Republican nominee could have doomed his campaign. He denies that the one-night stand with Daniels occurred. After the prosecution rests, the defense has the opportunity to present a case, though they're not required to and have not specified whether they will. Most importantly, Trump's lawyers have remained vague on whether their client will testify. The businessman famously considers himself his own best champion -- but analysts widely believe that he could be a major liability on the stand. When the jury is given the case for deliberation, the weeks of oft-salacious testimony will likely linger front-of-mind, but they'll also have stacks of documents to pore over. The interpersonal relationships of the characters in the case make it juicy, but at the end of the day the charges hinge on financial records, and whether falsifying them was done with the intent to sway the 2016 presidential vote. Prosecutors this week painstakingly detailed the alleged crimes, walking Cohen and the jury through the issue of 11 checks -- most signed by Trump -- in return for invoices Cohen said were falsified to cover up the hush money reimbursement. Cohen said he had made the payments "to ensure that the story would not come out, would not affect Mr Trump's chances of becoming president of the United States" and did so "on behalf of Mr Trump." Cohen spent 13 months in jail and another year-and-a-half under house arrest after pleading guilty in 2018 to lying to Congress and committing financial crimes. Under direct questioning he said Trump had reassured him after FBI agents, seeking evidence in the case, raided his hotel room and office in April 2018. "Don't worry, everything's going to be fine, I'm the president of the United States," Cohen recalled Trump saying. "I felt reassured because I had the president of the United States protecting me," Cohen testified.

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<p>A close ally of Russian President Vladimir warned on Thursday&nbsp;(May 16) that Ukraine was dragging the West&nbsp;into a major global war, and urged Western leaders to act responsibly to avoid a catastrophe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, said that Ukraine "&nbsp;is dragging the United States and European countries into a big war."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Volodin, a member of Russia's security council, said that Ukrainian lawmakers were trying to convince the United States to allow Kyiv to use American-supplied weapons to strike Russian territory.</p>

<h2><strong>A warning of use of American, European weapons in Russia</strong></h2>

<p>"This path leads to a tragedy that can affect all of humanity.&nbsp;Western politicians need to realise their responsibility and do everything to avoid bringing the situation to a global catastrophe," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Putin ally also said that any use of American and European weapons to attack peaceful cities of the Russian Federation will require the use of&nbsp;more powerful weapons to protect the citizens of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Volodin's remarks came as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US&nbsp;had "not encouraged or enabled strikes outside of Ukraine, but ultimately Ukraine has to make decisions for itself about how it’s going to conduct this war."</p>

<p>"We’ve been clear about our own policy, but again, these are decisions that Ukraine has to make, Ukraine will make for itself," Blinken said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine fighting Russia in Kharkiv</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in the latest news from the war, Ukraine said on Thursday that its military was&nbsp;fighting Russian troops in northern districts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region.&nbsp;The capture of Vovchansk, 5 km (3 miles) from the border, would be Russia's most significant gain since it launched an incursion into the region last week.</p>

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<p>In a statement, the&nbsp;Ukrainian General Staff said, "The enemy's plans to penetrate deeper into the town of Vovchansk and gain a foothold there were thwarted."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A close ally of Russian President Vladimir warned on Thursday (May 16) that Ukraine was dragging the West into a major global war, and urged Western leaders to act responsibly to avoid a catastrophe.

A close ally of Russian President Vladimir warned on Thursday (May 16) that Ukraine was dragging the West into a major global war, and urged Western leaders to act responsibly to avoid a catastrophe. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, said that Ukraine " is dragging the United States and European countries into a big war." Volodin, a member of Russia's security council, said that Ukrainian lawmakers were trying to convince the United States to allow Kyiv to use American-supplied weapons to strike Russian territory. A warning of use of American, European weapons in Russia "This path leads to a tragedy that can affect all of humanity. Western politicians need to realise their responsibility and do everything to avoid bringing the situation to a global catastrophe," he added. Also read | US offers new $2 billion aid to Ukraine; Putin hails advances on 'all fronts' The Putin ally also said that any use of American and European weapons to attack peaceful cities of the Russian Federation will require the use of more powerful weapons to protect the citizens of the country. Volodin's remarks came as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US had "not encouraged or enabled strikes outside of Ukraine, but ultimately Ukraine has to make decisions for itself about how it’s going to conduct this war." "We’ve been clear about our own policy, but again, these are decisions that Ukraine has to make, Ukraine will make for itself," Blinken said on Wednesday. Ukraine fighting Russia in Kharkiv Meanwhile, in the latest news from the war, Ukraine said on Thursday that its military was fighting Russian troops in northern districts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region. The capture of Vovchansk, 5 km (3 miles) from the border, would be Russia's most significant gain since it launched an incursion into the region last week. Also watch | Russia claims downing American missiles × In a statement, the Ukrainian General Staff said, "The enemy's plans to penetrate deeper into the town of Vovchansk and gain a foothold there were thwarted." (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: Putin's close ally says Kyiv is dragging West into major global conflict

<p>When Eugene O'Neill said, "There is no present or future - only the past, happening over and over again - now," and when Karl Marx said, "History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce," were they speaking of Palestinians and their 'Nakba'?</p>

<p>On Wednesday (May 15), Palestinians commemorated the 1948 "Nakba" (catastrophe), marking the time when hundreds and thousands of them had their homes wrenched from them as the state of Israel was born. The 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba was marked even as fighting rages on in Gaza, rendering hundreds of thousands homeless.</p>

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<h2><strong>"Keys" from the past, and present</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, as a symbol of their loss, displaced Palestinians are holding onto the keys to their damaged or destroyed homes, a tradition dating back to the mass displacement of 1948.</p>

<p>Most people in Gaza, as per Reuters, are descendants of the Palestinians who fled or were driven from their homes by the "nakba" of 1948.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The keys to their homes have been handed down generation to generations, a symbol of what they consider their right to return to their homes. Now, keys to homes bombarded in the ongoing Gaza war are also taking on a similar symbolic meaning.</p>

<p>"There is no catastrophe worse than this one," an 80-year-old Palestinian woman Umm Mohammed told the news agency.</p>

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<p>Umm is a survivor of the original Nakba, which happened when she was only a child in the southern town of Beersheba. Surviving that catastrophe, she had come to Gaza, where she has spent most of her life and where she now lives in a tent in the southern city of Rafah.</p>

<p>"I've been here for about 80 years and a catastrophe like this, I have not seen. Our homes have gone, our children have gone, our property has gone, our gold has gone, our incomes have gone - nothing is left. What is left for us to cry over?" she asked.</p>

<p>Another displaced Palestinian, 58-year-old Faridah Abu Artema currently residing in a tent encampment near Rafah said, "My mother and father told me about the Nakba, the first one, but this Nakba here is worse."</p>

<p>This is destruction. They've destroyed us - what we have seen, no one else has seen. This is a tragedy."</p>

<p>Seven months into the war, the conflict in Gaza has already claimed the lives of over 35,000 Palestinians and has displaced almost 800,000 more.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When Eugene O'Neill said, "There is no present or future - only the past, happening over and over again - now," and when Karl Marx said, "History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce," were they speaking of Palestinians and their 'Nakba'?

When Eugene O'Neill said, "There is no present or future - only the past, happening over and over again - now," and when Karl Marx said, "History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce," were they speaking of Palestinians and their 'Nakba'? On Wednesday (May 15), Palestinians commemorated the 1948 "Nakba" (catastrophe), marking the time when hundreds and thousands of them had their homes wrenched from them as the state of Israel was born. The 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba was marked even as fighting rages on in Gaza, rendering hundreds of thousands homeless. Also read | Pro-Palestinian protest: University Irvine demonstration leads to police action, several arrested "Keys" from the past, and present According to reports, as a symbol of their loss, displaced Palestinians are holding onto the keys to their damaged or destroyed homes, a tradition dating back to the mass displacement of 1948. Most people in Gaza, as per Reuters, are descendants of the Palestinians who fled or were driven from their homes by the "nakba" of 1948. The keys to their homes have been handed down generation to generations, a symbol of what they consider their right to return to their homes. Now, keys to homes bombarded in the ongoing Gaza war are also taking on a similar symbolic meaning. "There is no catastrophe worse than this one," an 80-year-old Palestinian woman Umm Mohammed told the news agency. Also read | Israeli defence min opposes Bibi, endorses 'non-hostile Palestinian governing alternative' for Gaza post-war Umm is a survivor of the original Nakba, which happened when she was only a child in the southern town of Beersheba. Surviving that catastrophe, she had come to Gaza, where she has spent most of her life and where she now lives in a tent in the southern city of Rafah. "I've been here for about 80 years and a catastrophe like this, I have not seen. Our homes have gone, our children have gone, our property has gone, our gold has gone, our incomes have gone - nothing is left. What is left for us to cry over?" she asked. Another displaced Palestinian, 58-year-old Faridah Abu Artema currently residing in a tent encampment near Rafah said, "My mother and father told me about the Nakba, the first one, but this Nakba here is worse." This is destruction. They've destroyed us - what we have seen, no one else has seen. This is a tragedy." Seven months into the war, the conflict in Gaza has already claimed the lives of over 35,000 Palestinians and has displaced almost 800,000 more. (With inputs from agencies)

'Keys' become a symbol of Palestinian plight amid war in Gaza: 'This Nakba here is worse'

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