Early Bird: Trump once again threatened Iran with destruction if it does not accept a peace agreement. Thousands of people gathered in regional cities in support of Czech Television and Czech Radio.
Donald Trump called on Iran to accept the peace treaty proposal. He is reportedly also planning to once again convene his top security advisors to discuss further military options in the country. Thousands of people across the republic gathered yesterday to demand the withdrawal of a bill that, among other things, transfers the funding of Czech Television and Czech Radio from fees to the state budget. They see it as a threat to their independence and subordination to the will of politicians.
Trump is not satisfied with the situation in Iran
American President Donald Trump again threatened Iran with destruction on social media and urged Tehran to quickly reach a peace agreement.
“Time is running out for Iran, and they should hurry, and quickly, or there will be nothing left of them. It's about time,"
Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social, emphasizing the second sentence in all caps.
The recent negotiations to end the war initiated by the USA and Israel at the end of February, and in which a fragile and indefinite ceasefire has been in effect since April 8, have been unsuccessful and stalled again last week, reported the server Ceskenoviny.cz.
People Defend the Independence of Public Media
Thousands of people gathered in regional cities yesterday afternoon in support of Czech Television and Czech Radio. Demonstrators marched through the cities, chanting slogans like "Freedom for media" and "We are with you," and carrying Czech flags and banners with slogans like "Don't take away our free media" and "We are not intimidated by you, Klempíři." The event, Hands Off Public Service Media, was organized by the association Million Moments. A similar march took place in Prague on May 5, and according to organizers, tens of thousands of people participated at the time, reported the portal Ceskenoviny.cz.
American and Nigerian forces reportedly killed a high-ranking ISIS commander
American and Nigerian forces killed a high-ranking ISIS commander, President Donald Trump stated. According to him, the operation "significantly weakened" the power of this militant group. The target of the attack was reportedly Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS. In December, Trump already declared that he ordered a strong and lethal strike against ISIS in northwestern Nigeria, which is killing innocent Christians, noted CNN.
The Pope Addresses Artificial Intelligence, Vatican Prepares to Release His First Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has established a study group for artificial intelligence. This is happening as part of preparations for releasing his first encyclical, which is expected to emphasize the need for an ethical approach to technology that prioritizes human dignity and peace. The Vatican is responding to the accelerating use of artificial intelligence worldwide. The announcement coincidentally came 135 years after his namesake, Leo XIII, released his encyclical “Rerum Novarum” or On New Things. This document addressed workers' rights, the limits of capitalism, and the duties of the state and employers during the industrial revolution, wrote the agency AP.
Sherpas Surpassed Their Own Records Climbing Mount Everest
Two Nepalese Sherpas surpassed their own records with new ascents of Mount Everest. Kami Rita logged his 32nd ascent, and Lhakpa became the first woman to achieve her 11th ascent. Fifty-six-year-old Kami Rita first ascended the world's highest peak in 1994. Fifty-two-year-old Lhakpa Sherpa first reached Everest in 2000, becoming the first Nepalese woman to do so, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Sources: Ceskenoviny.cz, CNN, AP, Al Jazeera
