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The National Unity Government of Myanmar says that an airstrike by junta forces killed 17 students and
Myanmar civil war — The National Unity Government of Myanmar says that an airstrike by junta forces killed 17 students and injured 20 others at a school in Tabayin, Sagaing Region. [https://www.reuter

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is released by Hamas after being kept in captivity in Gaza for 19
Gaza war hostage crisis — Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is released by Hamas after being kept in captivity in Gaza for 19 months since the October 7 attack. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-e

Thirteen people are killed by an expired ammunition explosion in Garut Regency, West Java, Indonesia.
Syrian civil war — Thirteen people are killed by an expired ammunition explosion in Garut Regency, West Java, Indonesia. [https://jakartaglobe.id/news/garut-explosion-update-what-went-wrong-in-ammo-b

The remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by Islamic State militants are found in a search by
Syrian civil war — The remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by Islamic State militants are found in a search by Qatar and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation in the remote town of D

Unknown gunmen attack a Chinese artisanal gold mine in Narena, Koulikoro Region, Mali, killing one Malian and
Syrian civil war — Unknown gunmen attack a Chinese artisanal gold mine in Narena, Koulikoro Region, Mali, killing one Malian and two others from Ghana, and abducting two Chinese nationals. [https://a
The U.S. and China agree to a trade deal in which, for 90 days, U.S. tariffs on most Chinese goods will drop
China–United States trade war — The U.S. and China agree to a trade deal in which, for 90 days, U.S. tariffs on most Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30%, while China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods will
Filipinos vote to elect all 317 members of the House of Representatives and 12 members of the Senate, in
2025 Philippine general election — Filipinos vote to elect all 317 members of the House of Representatives and 12 members of the Senate, in addition to local elections. [https://asianjournal.com/philippines/philippi
Clashes erupt between rival militia gunmen from the 444th Brigade and the Stability Support Apparatus in
2025 Tripoli clashes — Clashes erupt between rival militia gunmen from the 444th Brigade and the Stability Support Apparatus in Tripoli, Libya, after the assassination of Commander Abdel Ghani al-Kikli.
Immigration policy of the second Donald Trump administration, South Africa–United States relations
China–United States trade war — Immigration policy of the second Donald Trump administration, South Africa–United States relations
At its 12th Congress, the Kurdistan Workers' Party announces an immediate halt to its insurgent activities in
Kurdistan Workers' Party insurgency — At its 12th Congress, the Kurdistan Workers' Party announces an immediate halt to its insurgent activities in Turkey and plans for its formal dissolution. [https://www.aljazeera.co
The first group of Afrikaners arrive in the United States after U.S.
China–United States trade war — The first group of Afrikaners arrive in the United States after U.S. president Donald Trump grants refugee status to the white minority group, who Trump says face a "genocide" in t

A bus carrying Buddhist pilgrims in Kotmale, Sri Lanka, swerves off a cliff, killing 21 people and injuring
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — A bus carrying Buddhist pilgrims in Kotmale, Sri Lanka, swerves off a cliff, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/passenger-bus-skids-off

Three people are found dead, including two children, on a dinghy crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — Three people are found dead, including two children, on a dinghy crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to Italy. German NGO RESQSHIP intercepts the boat and brings the remainin

A runner collapses and later dies near the finish line during running event Loop Leeuwarden in Leeuwarden,
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — A runner collapses and later dies near the finish line during running event Loop Leeuwarden in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, causing the organizers to cancel the event. [https://nos.nl/

At least two police officers are killed and three others are injured in a roadside bombing targeting a police
Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — At least two police officers are killed and three others are injured in a roadside bombing targeting a police vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world
Polish authorities confirm evidences of Russian sabotage behind the arson attack that destroyed most of the
Poland–Russia relations — Polish authorities confirm evidences of Russian sabotage behind the arson attack that destroyed most of the Marywilska 44 marketplace in Warsaw in 2024. As a reaction, the Russian
The Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, with a Taliban spokesman saying that chess is considered a form of
Poland–Russia relations — The Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, with a Taliban spokesman saying that chess is considered a form of gambling under Sharia law. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk24dz8ne5o
Albanians vote to elect the 140 members of the Parliament, as Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks reelection for a
2025 Albanian parliamentary election — Albanians vote to elect the 140 members of the Parliament, as Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks reelection for a fourth term. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/albania-votes-pm-ram
In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, the release of all war prisoners and
Poland–Russia relations — In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, the release of all war prisoners and the return of abducted Ukrainian children to their families, an immediate
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes holding direct negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 15 after
Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes holding direct negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 15 after the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Poland threatened further sanctio

Five people are killed, dozens are injured including three critically, and hundreds are displaced in a fire
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — Five people are killed, dozens are injured including three critically, and hundreds are displaced in a fire at a four-story apartment building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United State
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Russia to confirm an unconditional ceasefire before any
Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Russia to confirm an unconditional ceasefire before any direct negotiations between the two nations. [https://www.reuters.com/world

A man hangs desperately on a burning hot air balloon and falls to his death in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — A man hangs desperately on a burning hot air balloon and falls to his death in Zacatecas, Mexico. Two others were injured

Fifteen Palestinians, mostly women and children, are killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — Fifteen Palestinians, mostly women and children, are killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel-hamas-war/article/israeli-st

Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage, tomorrow.
Gaza war hostage crisis — Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage, tomorrow. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-will-release-israeli-american-hostage-ed