Today’s news: More than 1,400 university students sign a petition asking the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza. In Beijing, the agriculture minister is also under investigation. A Nepalese Sherpa climbs Everest for the 30th time, an all-time record. Vietnamese police arrest prominent trade unionist. Concern in Moscow over the attack on foreign tourists in Afghanistan.
CHINA
The Chinese blogger Zhang Zhanone of the first to report on the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, is finally in freedom after completing the terms of his sentence. After a week without news from her, activists and human rights groups have announced in these hours the confirmation of her release from prison. She is with her family, although authorities continue to impose restrictions on her freedom.
ISRAEL – PALESTINE
More than 1,400 Israeli academics and intellectuals have signed a petition in which they call on the government to end the war in Gaza “without delay”, while guaranteeing the “immediate return of the hostages.” The signatories emphasize the country’s right to “defense”, but this has been “exhausted” and continuing the escalation of the war only causes “enormous damage to civilians” in the Strip.
NEPAL
A Nepalese Sherpa climbed today The Everest, reaching the summit for the thirtieth time, an absolute record, and making the second ascent in just 10 days. It normally takes several days to reach the summit and it is common for mountaineers to make several ascents in a short time. Kami Rita, 54, climbed 8,849 meters for the first time in 1994, with the 29th ascent being on May 12.
VIETNAM
Hanoi police detained Vu Minh Tien, prominent trade unionist, last seen at a workshop on March 21 in Ho Chi Minh City. This was reported by the group The 88 Project, according to which the leader of the General Confederation of Labor of Vietnam and director of the Institute of Workers and Trade Unions is detained under Article 337 of the Penal Code, which punishes the revelation of “secrets.”
CHINA
The Chinese authorities have opened an investigation against the Minister of Agriculture, Tang Renjian, for “serious infractions” related to his position. This is the latest in a series of investigations – and dismissals – of senior officials in the Communist Party. He has fallen into the crosshairs of the Central Committee, which has broad investigative powers and can order his detention in secret locations for months.
RUSSIA – AFGHANISTAN
Moscow is very concerned about the recent terrorist attack in Afghanistan, where three Spanish tourists lost their lives in a shooting in the Bamiyan market and four were seriously injured. In response, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued an “urgent” appeal to its citizens to avoid traveling to Kabul, whether for tourism or work.
INDIA – UKRAINE
Of all the countries of the “Global South”, only India has announced its intention to attend the conference on Ukraine to be held in June in Switzerland, without even excluding the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, depending on the calendar and logistics. . Delhi stated that “India intends to participate in all summits important to global security and development.”
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