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16,010 storiesColombia joins China's Belt and Road Initiative during the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing.
China–Colombia relations — Colombia joins China's Belt and Road Initiative during the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20250514-colombia-joins-belt-and-road-initiative-
Argentine president Javier Milei orders restrictions on immigration to Argentina, saying that immigrants are
Immigration to Argentina — Argentine president Javier Milei orders restrictions on immigration to Argentina, saying that immigrants are bringing "chaos and abuse" to Argentina. [https://apnews.com/article/ar
Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi says that more than 1 million Afghans have been deported back to
Deportation of undocumented Afghans from Pakistan — Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi says that more than 1 million Afghans have been deported back to Afghanistan since November 2023 as Pakistani authorities intensify a crack
Two Israelis, including a pregnant woman and her child, are critically wounded in a shooting near Brukhin in
Palestinian political violence — Two Israelis, including a pregnant woman and her child, are critically wounded in a shooting near Brukhin in the West Bank. [https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-854007 ( Th
Two Japanese Air Force pilots are killed after their Kawasaki T-4 aircraft crashes into a reservoir minutes
Operation Black Forest — Two Japanese Air Force pilots are killed after their Kawasaki T-4 aircraft crashes into a reservoir minutes after taking off from Komaki Air Base in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
U.S. president Donald Trump meets with Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa during a trip to Saudi Arabia
Syria–United States relations — U.S. president Donald Trump meets with Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa during a trip to Saudi Arabia prior to departing for Qatar, marking the first meeting between a U.S.
Tajik president Emomali Rahmon signs a law decriminalizing the "liking" of posts on social media publicly
Immigration to Argentina — Tajik president Emomali Rahmon signs a law decriminalizing the "liking" of posts on social media publicly calling for terrorism or other serious crimes. [https://www.reuters.com/wo
The Israel Defense Forces claim that a drone strike in Qaaqaait al-Jisr, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon,
Israeli invasion of Lebanon — The Israel Defense Forces claim that a drone strike in Qaaqaait al-Jisr, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon, killed a Hezbollah commander. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/
Twenty-one people are killed after a tanker truck collided with two other vehicles on Federal Highway 135D
Operation Black Forest — Twenty-one people are killed after a tanker truck collided with two other vehicles on Federal Highway 135D near Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico. [https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/ac
Russian election observer is convicted on charges of working with an "undesirable organization" and sentenced
Immigration to Argentina — Russian election observer is convicted on charges of working with an "undesirable organization" and sentenced to five years in prison. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/world/eur
Indian authorities declare a "major success" in a military operation against Naxal insurgents in the border
Operation Black Forest — Indian authorities declare a "major success" in a military operation against Naxal insurgents in the border between the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana, killing 31 militants,
At least 28 people are killed in an Israeli air strike that struck the Gaza European Hospital, which the
2025 Gaza European Hospital strikes — At least 28 people are killed in an Israeli air strike that struck the Gaza European Hospital, which the Israeli military claims had a Hamas command and control centre beneath the
Microsoft Inc. abruptly lays off 6,000 people, 3% of its global workforce, citing workforce productivity.
Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Microsoft Inc. abruptly lays off 6,000 people, 3% of its global workforce, citing workforce productivity. [https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-layoffs-d1f2de54ebad6f099deac8fbd337
A state of emergency is declared in Buryatia, Far Eastern Federal District, Russia, as firefighters fight
2025 Russian wildfires — A state of emergency is declared in Buryatia, Far Eastern Federal District, Russia, as firefighters fight wildfires currently burning more than 53,000 hectares. [https://www.themos
US President Donald Trump announces that the United States will lift all sanctions imposed on Syria under the
Syria–United States relations — US President Donald Trump announces that the United States will lift all sanctions imposed on Syria under the previous regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and expresses willingnes
Brazilian Military Police kill the main leader of the Terceiro Comando Puro, a drug trafficking criminal
Armed conflict for control of the favelas — Brazilian Military Police kill the main leader of the Terceiro Comando Puro, a drug trafficking criminal organization, and two other suspected members, in a shootout in the Maré fa
A spokesperson for the Puntland Security Force confirms that Puntland has acquired four military helicopters
Puntland counter-terrorism operations — A spokesperson for the Puntland Security Force confirms that Puntland has acquired four military helicopters to support ongoing military operations against Islamic State militants
Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announces that all deceased individuals on the permanent ineligible list
Major League Baseball — Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announces that all deceased individuals on the permanent ineligible list will be reinstated, allowing players like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe J
Three Al-Shabaab fighters, including a senior commander, are killed in a coordinated operation by the Somali
Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Three Al-Shabaab fighters, including a senior commander, are killed in a coordinated operation by the Somali National Army in Jowle, Mudug, Puntland. [https://www.garoweonline.com/
Fourteen people are killed and four others are hospitalized after drinking toxic liquor in Amritsar, Punjab,
2025 Russian wildfires — Fourteen people are killed and four others are hospitalized after drinking toxic liquor in Amritsar, Punjab, India. [https://apnews.com/article/amritsar-liquor-deaths-india-e681665
Sussan Ley is elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Australia following the party's defeat at
2025 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election — Sussan Ley is elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Australia following the party's defeat at Saturday's federal election. Ley is the first woman to hold the post. [htt
Multiple European and domestic title winners UC Sampdoria are relegated to the third tier of the Italian
2024–25 Serie B — Multiple European and domestic title winners UC Sampdoria are relegated to the third tier of the Italian football league system for the first time in their 78 year history. ([https
Nine people are killed after a truck carrying stones collided with a Federal Reserve Unit truck in Teluk
2025 Russian wildfires — Nine people are killed after a truck carrying stones collided with a Federal Reserve Unit truck in Teluk Intan, Malaysia. [https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/05/13/fru-truck-crash-
Malian interim president Assimi Goïta signs a decree dissolving all political parties and organizations and
2025 Malian protests — Malian interim president Assimi Goïta signs a decree dissolving all political parties and organizations and bans them from holding meetings following ongoing pro-democracy protests
Prime Minister of Peru Gustavo Adrianzén resigns a day before a vote of censure against him over rising crime
2025 Malian protests — Prime Minister of Peru Gustavo Adrianzén resigns a day before a vote of censure against him over rising crime in Peru. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-swaps-out-econom