Maddalena Tomassini

In China it is forbidden to talk about the massacre of 29 years ago. Only activists in Hong Kong remember. Survivors recall being saved so that they could tell the truth to the world. A bust of Liu Xiaobo, symbol of the democratic movement, is unveiled. Artist launches a campaign to remember Tank Man. However, indifference and a sense of powerlessness grow among the youth of Hong Kong.

The officials met today to discuss a joint office and the resumption of separated family meetings. The North proposes a joint celebration for June 15th. Kim Yong-chol will deliver a letter from Kim to Trump. Southern students ask for exchanges with the North.

For the first time the percentage exceeds 5%. The government aims at 13% by 2020. Promote female labor to counter the workforce crisis. Statements by a member of the Shinzo Abe party sparks polemics.

The pope’s message “gave great joy and strength to the Korean people, not only to Christians, but to everyone,” says Mgr You. Kim Yong-chol is in New York to meet with Pompeo, whilst officials from North Korea and the US are meeting in Singapore and Panmunjom. A summit between North Korea, China and Russia might take place. Officials from the two Koreas will meet on 1 June. For Nuclear expert, denuclearisation will take up to 15 years.

Difficulty breathing and damage to crops. The salt comes from the salt lake of Aral, which has dried up over the years due to intensive irrigation projects. It is the first time that a salt storm has reached such proportions

Israel is building a three-layered sea barrier, with one level below water. A new six-metre barrier with sensors is also being built on land. Tensions are rising with rocket fire and airstrikes.

He no longer recognises any of his friends, not even the closest. He had been sentenced to five years after three in pretrial detention. His home is under tight surveillance. “"He didn't talk like a young person any more, he sounded dull, and his reactions were very slow," a friend said.

The occasion was his 80th birthday. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Eastern patriarchs sent congratulatory letters. At the centre of his studies were Islam and the Arab Christian heritage. For Mgr Mina, he taught us “what brotherly love means, brotherly charity, humility, and a life truly worth living as a priest.”

The demonstration anticipates the June 4th vigil. It is the only event in the entire Chinese world to commemorate the victims of 1989. The activists call for the end of the single party rule and the release of human rights defenders.

The summit had not been announced. Push for the summit with Trump and for the implementation of the agreements of the first summit.

The arrests made between May 5 and 15. Five have returned to Japan, at least three after being deported. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: foreigners must comply with the law. Beijing's new crackdown on the religious activities of foreigners in China.

Trump's decision is not "consistent with humanity's desire for peace and stability in the world". Seoul, "very perplexed" by the decision, promises to continue efforts to follow up on April agreement. Puzzlement and concern of the international community.