Daily News Brief

May 21, 2025


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Gaza reports more than 300 malnutrition deaths
"In Gaza, Palestinian authorities say that nearly 330 people have died and over 300 miscarriages have occurred during Israel's 80-day blockade, which has completely shut down border crossings and halted the flow of humanitarian aid.
According to the Gaza Media Office, the enforced starvation and lack of basic supplies, including food and medicine, have led to 326 deaths due to malnutrition.
They report more than 300 miscarriages during this period. The office described the blockade as part of what it called a broader Israeli campaign of genocide."
Israel preparing strike on Iranian nuclear facilities: report
"CNN is reporting that US intelligence has picked up new signs that Israel may be preparing to launch a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
This comes even as indirect negotiations continue between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme.
Officials say Israeli leadership hasn't made a final decision yet, but intercepted communications and troop movements strongly suggest preparations are underway."
Trump admin deports Asian immigrants to South Sudan in defiance of court order
"Lawyers say the Trump administration has deported two Asian immigrants to South Sudan, despite a federal court order forbidding it.
The two men, one from Myanmar and the other from Vietnam, were being held in immigration custody in Texas.
Their attorneys were blindsided when they were informed that the pair had been placed on a flight, along with up to 10 others, and deported to South Sudan."
Türkiye, US committed to increase cooperation on stability in Syria: statement
"Türkiye and the United States say they're deepening cooperation on stabilising Syria.
In a joint statement released after a high-level meeting in Washington DC, the two sides said they had discussed shared priorities in the region.
The talks were led by Türkiye's Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau."
Trump launches $175B 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan
"US President Donald Trump has officially unveiled his ambitious ""Golden Dome"" missile defence programme, and it comes with a hefty price tag: 175 billion dollars over the next three years.
Trump said the system has been designed to work alongside America's current defence infrastructure and is expected to be fully operational by the end of his term.
He claims it'll be capable of intercepting missiles from anywhere in the world, even those launched from space."
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