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ISIS leader killed in joint U.S.-Nigerian operation

U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command, during a joint helicopter-led raid on an island in Lake Chad. The operation not only…

May 29, 2026

U.S. and Israel’s failed plan to reinstall Ahmadinejad

The United States and Israel developed a plan to replace Iran’s current regime with former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but the operation faltered after he was…

May 29, 2026

Trump in China: American ‘decline’ on display?

President Donald Trump completed a 43-hour visit to Beijing, offering extensive praise to President Xi Jinping but achieving only tentative commercial agreements and no breakthroughs…

May 29, 2026

German Chancellor warns against U.S. visit amid Trump climate

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned students against traveling to the United States due to its polarized social climate and challenging job market. Despite these concerns,…

May 29, 2026

Russian missile attack kills at least 24 in Kyiv

A Russian missile strike destroyed a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv, killing at least 24 people as part of a larger drone and missile offensive…

May 29, 2026

Iran war worsens hunger crisis in Somalia and beyond

The conflict involving Iran has caused a spike in fuel, food, and fertilizer prices by disrupting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, worsening hunger in…

May 29, 2026

Cuba: Barely Holding On as Trump Turns Out the Lights

Cuba is facing a severe economic and humanitarian crisis characterized by fuel shortages, widespread blackouts, and deteriorating infrastructure, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and government mismanagement.…

May 29, 2026

No Refuge Here for Russians in Kazakhstan

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about three million Russians have fled to Kazakhstan to avoid conscription and repression, but recent political shifts have led…

May 29, 2026

Indisputable Evidence of Hamas Rapes

An independent commission has confirmed that Hamas militants systematically used sexual violence as a deliberate tactic during the October 7 attack, based on extensive testimonies…

May 29, 2026

Contested Reports of Sexual Abuse Against Palestinians in Israeli Prisons

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof reported on alleged systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, including accounts of torture and sexual violence.…

May 29, 2026

Israeli Military Kills New Head of Hamas Armed Wing in Gaza

The Israeli military killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, in a targeted airstrike following months of intelligence gathering. Odeh…

May 28, 2026

Russia threatens to scrap trade agreements with Armenia over EU ties

Russia has threatened to withdraw preferential trade agreements with Armenia due to Yerevan’s efforts to deepen relations with the European Union ahead of its June…

May 28, 2026

Israel Declares Southern Lebanon a Combat Zone as Ceasefire Collapses

Israel has intensified airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and declared much of the area a combat zone following frequent cross-border attacks by the…

May 28, 2026

Quad foreign ministers announce joint port project and critical minerals pact

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States agreed to jointly develop a port in Fiji and enhance cooperation on critical minerals…

May 28, 2026

OPCW Discovers Large Quantities of Undeclared Chemical Weapons in Syria

The OPCW discovered substantial undeclared chemical weapons stockpiles and related materials at multiple sites in Syria during inspections conducted in May. This finding raises fresh…

May 28, 2026

Spy Chief Warns of Russia’s Daily Attacks Targeting UK

Anne Keast-Butler, head of GCHQ, reported that Russia is conducting daily cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and assassination attempts against the UK’s critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.…

May 28, 2026

White House Denies Iranian Reports of Draft Peace Deal

The White House denied Iranian reports that the US has offered a draft peace agreement involving shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a US…

May 28, 2026

Mighty Convoy Delivers 100th Vehicle to Support Ukraine

British nonprofit Mighty Convoy has delivered its 100th vehicle, including ambulances and 4x4 trucks, to support Ukrainian communities affected by the ongoing conflict. This milestone…

May 28, 2026

BBC Two’s ‘Putin: In Ten Pictures’ Explores Leader’s Image

BBC Two broadcasted a documentary titled "Putin: In Ten Pictures," analyzing ten key photographs that have shaped Vladimir Putin's public image from his KGB days…

May 28, 2026

Ukraine General Calls Six-Month Window a Turning Point in War

Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky stated that Ukraine faces a crucial six to nine months to change momentum in the war against Russia, as Russian forces…

May 28, 2026

Austrian Court Sentences Syrian Refugee to Life for Terror Attack

An Austrian court sentenced a 24-year-old Kurdish Syrian refugee to life in prison for a February 2025 knife attack in Villach that killed a 14-year-old…

May 28, 2026

A New Wave of Violence in India’s Forgotten War Zone

Ethnic violence involving the Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities has surged again in Manipur, resulting in multiple deaths, abductions, and widespread displacement. The conflict intensifies…

May 28, 2026

In Cuba, Cooking Over a Sooty Fire 18 Floors Up: Apartments’ Residents Growing Desperate in an Oil Blockade

Residents of a large apartment complex in Santiago de Cuba are increasingly using charcoal and firewood for cooking due to severe fuel shortages caused by…

May 28, 2026

Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ amid U.S. strikes on military facility

U.S. military forces conducted strikes on an Iranian control station and intercepted four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. These actions intensify ongoing…

May 28, 2026

Rubio’s Visit to India Offers Little Substance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited New Delhi to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the U.S. and India amid growing tensions caused by the Trump…

May 28, 2026

The Ghosts of France’s Slave Trade

The French National Assembly is set to consider a bill formally abolishing the Code Noir, a 17th-century decree that legally codified slavery in French colonies…

May 28, 2026

Himalayan Nation Sets Itself Apart With Its Time Zone

Nepal maintains its unique time zone set at UTC+5:45, established in 1986 to emphasize its national sovereignty distinct from neighboring India. This distinctive timekeeping, alongside…

May 28, 2026

Sounds of War Shake Residents in Southern Lebanon

Israeli warplanes conducted extensive airstrikes on over 150 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, including near the town of Baysarieh, as part of an intensified military…

May 28, 2026

United Nations Proposes New Alternatives to GDP Metric

The United Nations has launched a new dashboard featuring 31 indicators across peace, sustainability, quality of life, and inequality to provide a more comprehensive measure…

May 28, 2026

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

Gaza's Eid al-Adha celebrations were severely diminished due to soaring prices and shortages of sacrificial animals and basic goods amid ongoing conflict and restricted aid…

May 28, 2026