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US President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to board Air Force One, on May 24, 2019. (Photo by AFP)

Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, May 24, 2019 to 0800 GMT, May 25, 2019.

Trump flip-flop

The US president approves plans to send hundreds of additional troops to the Middle East to counter what he calls Iran’s threat. Trump made the comments one day after he said he did not think more forces would be needed in the region. The Pentagon said only about 900 of the 1500 troops will be newly deployed. It said the other 600 are already in the region and their deployment will be extended. Meanwhile, US defense officials accused Iran of being responsible for attacks on oil tankers off the UAE on May 12. They said this has driven the new US deployments to the region. Iran says Washington is drifting toward conflict with Tehran on the basis of fake intelligence. Iranian officials have dismissed the US moves as psychological warfare.

China-US trade war

China has accused the United States of lying to the public about a trade war between the two countries. Beijing said Washington is fabricating lies to mislead the American people about the effects of the trade war and the US decision to provoke such confrontation. China also blames the US for causing turmoil in the market. This came after the US Secretary of State accused the chief executive of telecom giant Huawei of lying about his company's ties to the Chinese government, military and intelligence services. Last week, the Trump administration banned Huawei from acquiring technology from US firms without government approval. It is also pressing its allies not to use Huawei products, citing espionage or cyber-attacks concerns. The Chinese company rejects the allegations.

Sudan strike

Sudan's protest leaders have called for a two-day general strike starting Tuesday amid a deadlock in talks with the military on installing a civilian rule. The Alliance for Freedom and Change umbrella group said in a statement that there is no longer any alternative to using the weapon of a general strike. Months-long protests in Sudan have already led to the army ouster of former President Omar al-Bashir. The ruling military council says judicial proceedings are underway against Bashir and some of his allies.

Climate change rallies

Hundreds of thousands of students across the world hold protest rallies urging authorities to take serious action in fighting climate change. The protests are part of the global movement called "Fridays for Future" to raise awareness for a greener and cleaner planet. Students in several countries including the United States, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Belgium, India and many more skipped schools and colleges and took to the streets demanding politicians and business leaders to curb greenhouse gas emissions and protect environment.

Deadly India fire

At least 19 students, most of them female, have died in a fire that broke out at a tuition center in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Students were seen jumping and falling from the building in the western city of Surat. The cause of the fire is not yet clear, but officials said the blaze spread through packed classrooms because of the material used in the roof. At least 20 other students sustained serious injuries and are being treated in a local hospital. Local media say that the toll could still rise further as many students are undergoing treatment at local hospitals.

US military buildup

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations says the recent US military buildup in the region to counter alleged Iran threats is based on fake intelligence. In an article published in the Washington Post, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said Washington is driven toward a conflict with Iran by certain US officials and Middle Eastern leaders. The Iranian envoy said neither Iran nor the US want war in the region, but warned that the Islamic Republic will stand firm against any aggression. He also questioned the credibility of US offer for dialogue with Iran, saying talks cannot be productive if coupled with intimidation and sanctions. He also said the unilateral US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal has made Washington an unreliable partner for further talks.

Saudi Yemen airstrikes

A mass funeral has been held in Sana’a for the victims of Saudi Arabia’s recent airstrikes on the Yemeni capital. The deadly air raids come despite a UN-brokered truce accord. More details in the following report by our correspondent Mohammed al-Attab.


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