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Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite extended ceasefire
Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, targeting at least five villages and resulting in 18 deaths and 124 wounded according to Lebanese authorities. The attacks occurred just one day after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their fragile ceasefire for an additional 45 days through US-mediated talks. More than 30 Israeli attacks were reported, including airstrikes near the coastal city of Tyre and artillery shelling in border towns such as Al-Mansouri, Qlailah, Hanine,...
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
Car rams into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring seven to twelve
US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in joint operation
Ex-Health Minister Streeting announces bid to challenge PM Starmer
Wes Streeting, who recently resigned as Britain's Health Secretary, has announced his candidacy for Labour Party leadership to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting stepped down from his ministerial position and criticized the government's leadership in his resignation letter. The 43-year-old politician is calling for a 'proper contest' to replace the premier and has positioned himself as an alternative to Starmer's leadership. He has described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and emphasized that...
Thousands attend Tommy Robinson rally and pro-Palestinian march in London amid heavy police presence
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, tens of thousands participated in two separate demonstrations in central London. Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally drew an estimated 60,000 supporters, marking one of the largest right-wing mobilizations in Britain in recent years. Simultaneously, pro-Palestinian demonstrators held a Nakba Day rally with organizers claiming around 250,000 participants. The Metropolitan Police deployed approximately 4,000 officers in one of their largest operations recently, supported by horses,...
42 students kidnapped from school in Nigeria's Borno state
Armed attackers raided Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, on Friday, abducting 42 students including toddlers. The attack occurred in Askira/Uba local government area of Borno state, a region severely affected by insurgency for over a decade. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, though it bears the hallmarks of Boko Haram, the Islamist militant group that has terrorized the region since 2009. Senator Ali Ndume, representing the area, confirmed the number...
Trump returns from China summit with trade deals but Taiwan questions persist
President Donald Trump concluded a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, achieving modest trade agreements including China's commitment to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and reduce tariffs on certain goods. However, Trump's comments describing Taiwan arms sales as a negotiating chip heightened concerns about the island's status. The visit stabilized relations after last year's trade war but fundamental disagreements over Taiwan and strategic competition remain unresolved.
Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region kills three people
Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and surrounding regions, killing three people and injuring 17 others according to Russian officials. The attack targeted both the capital and Moscow region, with Russian authorities reporting that 556 drones were intercepted overnight. Three residential buildings were damaged in Moscow, while a woman was killed when a drone struck a private house in the Khimki district of Moscow region. The strike represents one of the largest Ukrainian drone...
Israel reports killing Hamas military wing chief in Gaza airstrike
Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed Ezzedine Al-Haddad, the chief of Hamas's armed wing, in an airstrike in Gaza City on Friday. Israeli military described Al-Haddad as one of the key architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks that triggered the current war in Gaza. The strike reportedly targeted a residential building and civilian vehicle in Gaza City, killing at least seven Palestinians including Al-Haddad's wife and daughter according to Hamas sources. This assassination is part of Israel's ongoing...
Qantas flight diverted to Tahiti after passenger bites flight attendant
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Papeete, Tahiti on Friday after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant during the journey. The QF21 flight departed Melbourne at 2:30 PM and was forced to make an unscheduled landing approximately seven hours later due to disruptive behavior. Local authorities met the aircraft upon landing in Papeete and took the passenger into custody. Qantas imposed a comprehensive ban prohibiting the passenger from traveling on all Qantas Group flights. Such...
European countries reportedly in talks with Iran over Hormuz transit arrangements
Iran's state television has reported that European countries are in discussions with Tehran regarding transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, which normally handles about one-fifth of global seaborne oil traffic, has been largely blocked by Iran since conflict erupted with the United States and Israel on February 28. Iran also claims coordination with Oman over future strait management, including plans to impose shipping fees. The US opposes these plans, placing Oman in a difficult...
Trump warns Taiwan against independence declaration after China summit with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his three-day visit to Beijing and meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the visit, Xi pressed Trump against supporting the self-ruling island, and Trump subsequently questioned US commitment to Taiwan's defense. The warning came in a Fox News interview before Trump departed China. Trump described his China visit as 'very successful' and claimed both sides reached consensus on multiple issues and...
North Korea and Russia deepen military cooperation as Kim reaffirms support for Ukraine war
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his country's support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov. The meeting resulted in discussions about long-term military cooperation between the two nations. North Korea has reportedly sent thousands of troops, missiles, and munitions to assist Russia in Ukraine, with South Korean intelligence estimating around 15,000 soldiers were deployed, of whom approximately 2,000 have died. In return, Russia is...
Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump's Beijing trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, just days after US President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to Beijing. The Kremlin announced the two-day trip, stating that Putin and Xi will discuss ways to further strengthen their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. The timing highlights complex diplomatic dynamics between the three major powers. Trump's China visit ended with warm optics but few concrete resolutions on trade,...
Maldivian rescue diver dies during search for missing Italian cave divers
A tragic diving accident in the Maldives has claimed multiple lives, including that of a rescue diver. Five Italian tourists died in a cave diving accident, with four bodies still missing in underwater caves. The victims included a marine biology professor from the University of Genoa, her daughter, and two young researchers. During the search and rescue operation, Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, a member of the Maldivian National Defence Force, died from underwater decompression sickness while attempting to...
Israel targets Hamas military chief al-Haddad in Gaza strike, casualties reported
Israel conducted an airstrike in Gaza City on Friday targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, described by Israeli officials as the head of Hamas's military wing in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz claimed the operation successfully assassinated al-Haddad, calling him one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. Gaza medical sources reported at least seven Palestinians killed in the strikes, including a child, though it remains unclear whether al-Haddad was among the casualties....
Train-bus collision in Bangkok kills at least 8, injures 25
A freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Bangkok on Saturday, killing at least eight people and injuring 25 others. The collision occurred near an airport rail link station in the city center and sparked a fire that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles. Emergency responders and firefighters were dispatched to extinguish flames and assist victims. The crash involved multiple vehicles including the train, bus, cars and motorcycles. Thai police and rescue officials confirmed the casualty...
At least eight killed in Bangkok train-bus collision
A freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least eight people and injuring 32 others. The accident occurred near the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station in a busy downtown intersection used by tens of thousands of vehicles daily. The collision caused the bus to burst into flames, with the fire spreading to nearby vehicles including cars and motorcycles. Emergency services and firefighters responded to the scene, cordoning off the area while rescue operations...
USS Gerald Ford returns home after 326-day Middle East deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia after a 326-day deployment, the longest carrier deployment since the Vietnam War era. The ship was dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran and participated in combat operations in the region. During the 11-month deployment, the Ford carrier strike group, accompanied by destroyers USS Bainbridge and USS Mahan, operated across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Approximately 5,000...
Putin to visit China May 19-20 following Trump's departure from Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20, 2025, shortly after US President Donald Trump concluded his trip to Beijing. The Kremlin announced that Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks aimed at strengthening comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. A joint declaration is expected to be signed at the end of their discussions. This visit comes as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between Russia and China, representing their continued...
Trump concludes China visit with trade focus as Beijing raises Taiwan and Iran concerns
US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day visit to China on May 15, 2026, following summit meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The visit marked Trump's first trip to China as president since 2017 and aimed to address key bilateral issues including trade relations, Taiwan, and regional security concerns. During the meetings, Trump emphasized business deals and trade progress, while Chinese officials raised concerns about US policy toward Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Both leaders...
Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to United States
Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and close ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face criminal proceedings. The decision represents a dramatic reversal from Venezuela's previous position, as Maduro had previously fought extensively to bring Saab home after his international arrest in 2020. Venezuelan officials cited Saab's Colombian citizenship and his involvement in various crimes in the US as reasons for the deportation. Saab is tied to a large-scale corruption...
Iraqi militia commander charged with plotting attacks on Jewish sites in US and Europe
US authorities have charged Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a 32-year-old Iraqi national and alleged commander of the Iran-backed militia Kataeb Hezbollah, with plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish sites across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The charges include six terrorism-related counts for his alleged involvement in directing and planning approximately 20 attacks against US and Israeli interests. Al-Saadi is identified as a senior figure in Kataeb Hezbollah, which is designated as a foreign...
