The Daily Populous

Saturday May 23rd, 2026 evening edition

image for Argentina has achieved the unthinkable after 110 years: a mammal considered gone from the region has returned, and its presence could reshape the ecosystem from day one

The guanaco is a large wild camelid, meaning it is related to llamas and alpacas.

In the Dry Chaco, it used to live in open grasslands dotted with small patches of forest and savanna-like areas, long before fences and highways carved up the region.

A Qom community informant, Montiel Romero, remembered that “había nawananga por todo el Chaco,” using a traditional name for the animal.

Moving wild mammals for conservation is called a “translocation,” which is basically a carefully planned relocation with a purpose.

Conservation teams released guanacos into El Impenetrable National Park as part of a long-term ecosystem recovery plan in Argentina.

At first glance, a guanaco looks like it just eats and walks, but that daily routine can reshape a whole landscape.

For nearby communities, the project is also tied to nature tourism, since a larger and more visible animal can attract wildlife watching. »

Xbox Reportedly Canceled The Family Game Pass Plan Because Of Pressure From Electronic Arts

Authored by gameobserver.com

According to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden, Electronic Arts strongly pushed against the Game Pass Friends and Family plan.

One of the most requested ideas is still the return of the Game Pass family tier, along with exclusives.

In other news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has publicly invited former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden to “chat sometime” after he shared a “grim prognosis” for the Xbox Game Pass model. »

UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran war

Authored by straitstimes.com
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The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar differ on the kind of diplomatic deal the US should pursue and how tough it should be with Iran.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar differ on the kind of diplomatic deal the US should pursue and how tough it should be with Iran, the people said.

The UAE was frustrated when Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states refused to respond collectively with force against Iran to deter its attacks, Bloomberg News has reported. »

Zelenskyy tells EU leaders "associate membership" proposal is unfair – Reuters

Authored by pravda.com.ua
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to European Union leaders stating that Germany's proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" member status is "unfair", as it would strip Kyiv of voting rights within the EU.

Details: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had previously proposed allowing Ukraine to participate in EU meetings without voting rights as an interim step toward full EU membership.

Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support during the war and noted that Ukraine serves as a shield against Russian aggression for the EU as a whole. »

Ukraine liberated 590 square kilometers of territory this year, 'forcing Russia toward diplomacy,' Zelensky says

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Ukraine has liberated 590 square kilometers of territory from Russian occupation since the beginning of the year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said May 22.

French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who make up the E3 format, spoke with Zelensky.

Since the beginning of the year, 590 square kilometers of our territory have been liberated and brought under our control. »