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SEOUL: South Korea’s Interior Minister said his ministry would stop offering products from companies that “make light” of the country’s democratic history, after a public outcry over a Starbucks Korea marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.The coffee chain launched its “Tank Day” campaign on the same day as the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju uprising, when the then-military government sent in troops and tanks to suppress mass rallies for democracy.”Conduct that makes light of that history or consumes it as commercial material is an issue that can never be taken lightly,” Yun Ho-jung…

NewsFeedIrish activist Caitriona Graham, who was filmed being dragged by her hair and forced to the ground by Israeli forces, recounted the violent interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in an interview with Al Jazeera after being deported to Istanbul.Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Thursday that he expects to return to Congress “in the next couple of weeks” after missing 100 consecutive House votes during an extended absence tied to what his office has described only as a “personal health matter.””My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” Kean, 57, told the New Jersey Globe in his first public comments since stepping away from Capitol Hill in March.”I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents,” he added. “I…

Alex Murdaugh talks with his defense attorney Jim Griffin during a jury-tampering hearing at the Richland County Judicial Center, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ALEX MURDAUGH: HARD-BOILED DRAMA: Murdaugh ‘egg juror’ fights to crack open jury tampering investigation with records in court clerk scandalSTAKES RAISED: Murdaugh defense plans alternate suspect push as DNA questions loom over retrialDEFENSE BLITZ: Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusationsSCALES TIPPED: Becky Hill’s ‘disgraceful’ comments and book ambitions unraveled Murdaugh’s murder conviction:…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Knicks didn’t need a historic comeback to take Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.Instead, it was a dominant victory in regulation, 109-93, as the Knicks take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series to Cleveland this weekend.There was no hangover for the Cavaliers to begin the game, as they owned a 27-24 lead at the end of the first quarter. But the Knicks found their way into the lead by halftime. Josh Hart of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball…

The Memorial Cup has officially arrived in Kelowna, welcomed in ceremonial fashion by Westbank First Nation, which brought junior hockey’s top prize to the city by canoe. The trophy received a traditional welcome, complete with drumming, ahead of the national tournament as excitement surrounding the event continues to build across the city.“We just want to live the moment,” said Jason Guyitt, director of operations at the Delta Grand Hotel.The hotel has put up a large Memorial Cup-themed art installation as it welcomes visitors to the host city and prepares for an influx of visitors.“We are definitely going to see an…

The New York Knicks have taken a giant stride towards a maiden NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points while Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, as the Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday to move halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.Mikal Bridges also scored 19 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks, who won their ninth straight game.It is the NBA’s longest post-season winning streak since the Boston Celtics won 10 straight on their way to the 2024 championship.Two nights after…

WASHINGTON: The acting US Navy secretary said Thursday (May 21) that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on “pause” to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled US$14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, acting secretary Hung Cao said that “right now we’re doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury – which we have plenty”.”But, we’re just making sure we have everything, then the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems necessary.”The US State Department and…

Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of ‘grossly offensive’ content.Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026Malaysia’s internet watchdog has ordered TikTok to take action against “offensive and defamatory” content about the country’s monarchy.The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said on Thursday that it had instructed the video-sharing platform to take “immediate remedial measures” in response to an account purporting to be linked to King Sultan Ibrahim.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe MCMC said its order requires the social media company to strengthen its moderation policies and provide a “formal explanation” for its failure to block the “grossly…

Shares of Meta Platforms (META) have lagged several other members of the so-called Magnificent Seven in recent months, even as the broader technology sector and artificial intelligence trade continued to rally.While stocks such as Nvidia and Microsoft have returned to or surpassed record highs, Meta shares remain below their previous peak after a volatile start to 2026. Still, some analysts believe the recent stabilization in the stock could lay the groundwork for a stronger recovery during the second half of the year.Meta stock was trading near $606 on Thursday and remains down less than 10% for the year after recovering…