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Former US President Joe Biden has confirmed a recent diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, denying claims by President Trump that the condition was concealed from the public.

Biden’s office said he had not been previously diagnosed and last received a PSA test in 2014. The cancer, now spread to his bones, was classified as highly aggressive with a Gleason score of 9, Al Jazeera reported.

Trump questioned the timing, suggesting the illness must have been known earlier. Biden’s team dismissed the claims, citing age-related screening norms and reaffirming the diagnosis was new.

Immigration attorneys say the Trump administration illegally deported Asian migrants to South Sudan in violation of a federal court order.

A flight carrying about a dozen people, including individuals from Myanmar and Vietnam, reportedly landed in South Sudan on May 20, according to BBC.

The deportations violate Judge Brian Murphy's judgment, which prohibits sending migrants to third nations without a fair opportunity to oppose their removal. Lawyers are currently requesting an emergency halt to such transactions.

The Department of Homeland Security has not commented. South Sudan remains extremely unstable and deprived, BBC reported.

Two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the lifting of the Gaza siege, the United Nations says humanitarian aid is still not reaching those in need.

According to Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), only five aid trucks had entered Gaza by Tuesday afternoon, with no permission granted for distribution. He added that while Israel approved about 100 more trucks, they had yet to cross, and even if they did, the aid would cover only 20 percent of pre-war daily needs, as reported by BBC.

Israeli officials claimed 93 trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday but gave no details on whether the supplies were cleared for distribution.

At the 2025 Nature Summit in Panamá, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), urged nations to see climate action as a catalyst for economic growth and stability. As countries prepare to submit their new national climate plans (NDCs) ahead of COP30, Stiell called these plans “really about growth” and “an antidote to economic uncertainty.”

Stiell highlighted how climate change is already disrupting global trade. He cited the Panama Canal’s falling water levels—caused by drought—as a striking example of how climate impacts are slowing shipping, raising costs, and threatening livelihoods.

“Climate policy can help get trade flowing and economies growing,” Stiell said, addressing leaders and stakeholders gathered in the Panamanian capital. “Clear and strong climate policies provide signals to markets and investors ready to hit the ‘go’ button on multi-billion-dollar commitments.”

The summit coincides with the launch of a revamped Climate Week, focused on bridging technical discussions with real-world implementation and engaging actors from across the global economy. The goal, Stiell emphasized, is to move beyond paper commitments and ensure that NDCs are matched by political will and tangible action.

“This new generation of NDCs isn’t just about emission cuts—it’s about creating jobs, boosting revenues, and driving inclusive growth,” he said. He pointed to recent national commitments—from Brazil’s nature-centric plans to China’s new economy-wide targets—as signs that the global shift toward decarbonization is “unstoppable.”

Stiell also stressed the importance of cooperation over competition, warning against a “two-speed transition” that could leave developing countries behind. “A supply chain is only as strong as its most fragile link,” he said, adding that the $2 trillion clean energy market can benefit everyone—if the world works together.

As the summit spotlighted climate-linked economic disruption, Stiell’s message was clear: “In these uncertain times, it’s important not to lose sight of where we’re going. The ships crossing this canal can carry the building blocks of a cleaner, fairer global economy—if we ensure the path ahead stays open.”

Yango Group has entered the Nepali market with the trial launch of its city services app, Yango. The app’s initial offering, Yango Ride, is a ride-hailing service currently undergoing testing in Kathmandu. Yango Ride connects passengers with local transportation providers and aims to assist partner drivers in finding customers. According to the company, the service uses technologies such as mapping, navigation systems, and smart order distribution algorithms to provide cost-effective options for passengers and improve operational efficiency for drivers. Adeniyi Adebayo, Chief Business Officer at Yango Ride, said the company is launching its trial phase in Kathmandu in collaboration with local entrepreneurs. He added that user feedback during the trial will be used to adjust the service to better suit the needs of the local market.

Up to 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours if urgent aid isn’t delivered, warns UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher. Despite Israel easing an 11-week blockade on Monday, only five aid trucks have entered — none reaching civilians yet, BBC reported.

Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 38 Palestinians in just 30 minutes, medics say. The UK, France, and Canada have called on Israel to halt its renewed offensive and allow more aid in.

Isareli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could end “tomorrow” if Hamas surrenders and releases the 58 remaining hostages — 23 of whom may still be alive, according to BBC.

Thailand is pushing to avoid a steep 36 percent US tariff set to take effect in July, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said Tuesday. The current 10 percent rate is protected by a moratorium soon to expire.

Speaking at a Thai-US investment forum, Pichai said Thailand has proposed measures to reduce the trade imbalance, including improved market access for US goods, stricter transshipment controls, and Thai investments to create US jobs, Reuters reported.

He estimated the plan could cut the US trade deficit by up to $15bn and emphasized growing cooperation in green energy, biotech, and food sectors.

The US is Thailand’s top export market, accounting for $55bn in trade last year. Washington reported a $45.6bn deficit with Thailand, as stated by Reuters.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of delaying peace efforts in Ukraine and called for stricter EU sanctions, especially targeting Russian energy exports.

Pistorius said Russia’s continued attacks show it is not serious about negotiations and is using diplomacy to buy time, Reuters reported.

Following Putin’s recent call with US President Donald Trump, EU leaders agreed to increase pressure on Moscow if it refuses an unconditional ceasefire.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called Putin's stance hypocritical, while EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas urged the United States to join the EU in taking greater action. She pointed out that Ukraine had already accepted a cease-fire agreement over 60 days ago, which Russia refused, according to Reuters.