Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with former US President Donald Trump in the United States to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran, according to Netanyahu's office. The meeting comes as the US president confirmed plans for follow-on discussions with Iran after weekend talks in Oman. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the UK foreign secretary condemned the 20-year jail sentence of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai as "tantamount to a life sentence." Elsewhere, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a significant election victory, a development that could potentially alter the region's stability.
The meeting between Netanyahu and Trump, scheduled for the US, will focus on the US's ongoing negotiations with Iran, as Netanyahu believes Tehran should be pushed for limitations on ballistic missiles and an end to its nuclear program, according to Al Jazeera. This marks the seventh meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office last year.
In Hong Kong, the 78-year-old media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai was found guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials, leading to the 20-year sentence. The UK foreign secretary's statement reflects the UK's concern over the situation, as reported by Sky News. Lai was arrested in August 2020 after China imposed a national security law following massive anti-government protests.
In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory has been described as a "one-woman story" by Sky News, potentially reshaping the country and the region. The victory, which was unexpected just months prior, has led to concerns that it could threaten the stability of the region.
In other news, a separatist push for a referendum on independence from Canada is underway in Alberta, with some meetings held with US officials. First Nations protesters gathered outside the legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence in Edmonton on May 3, 2025, according to The Guardian.
Finally, in Nigeria, a deadly attack in Woro, Kwara State, left the community devastated, with the stench of charred flesh hanging in the air, according to Al Jazeera.
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