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15,981 storiesA source citing Reuters says that a negotiating team from Qatar arrives in Tehran in an effort to secure a
2026 Iran war — A source citing Reuters says that a negotiating team from Qatar arrives in Tehran in an effort to secure a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. to end the war. [https://www.reuters
40,000 people are evacuated in Garden Grove, California, U.S., due to a chemical tank leak, and fears of a
Garden Grove chemical leak — 40,000 people are evacuated in Garden Grove, California, U.S., due to a chemical tank leak, and fears of a possible explosion. [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/22/us/chemical-
The New York Post reports that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a commander of the IRGC-aligned Shia
2026 Slovenian parliamentary election — The New York Post reports that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a commander of the IRGC-aligned Shia Iraqi militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah, who was arrested earlier this month

The World Health Organization raises its assessment of the risk from the Ebola outbreak within the Democratic
2026 Ebola epidemic — The World Health Organization raises its assessment of the risk from the Ebola outbreak within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from "high" to "very high" due to its rapi

The Ituri provincial government orders funerals to be conducted only by specialized personnel, limits public
2026 Ebola epidemic — The Ituri provincial government orders funerals to be conducted only by specialized personnel, limits public gatherings to no more than fifty people, and suspends the local footbal
Ukraine Secret Service Alpha Group forces strike a Russian Federal Security Service headquarters in Kherson
Southern front of the Russo-Ukrainian war — Ukraine Secret Service Alpha Group forces strike a Russian Federal Security Service headquarters in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. [https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-fs
A chemical tank containing of methyl methacrylate at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California,
Garden Grove gas leak — A chemical tank containing of methyl methacrylate at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, United States, overheats and is on the verge of exploding. Over 40,000
India and the African Union postpone the upcoming India–Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to be held
Africa–India relations — India and the African Union postpone the upcoming India–Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi between May 28 and 31, due to the Ebola outbreak in parts
The United States inaugurates a new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, amidst the Trump administration's focus on
Greenland crisis — The United States inaugurates a new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, amidst the Trump administration's focus on the Arctic and tensions over efforts to purchase it. [https://www.polit
The U.S. Supreme Court dismisses an appeal by the state of Alabama challenging a lower court decision to
Capital punishment in Alabama — The U.S. Supreme Court dismisses an appeal by the state of Alabama challenging a lower court decision to block the execution of Joseph Clifton Smith, an intellectually disabled man
The Government of Puntland states that federal executive and legislative mandates under the Somali
Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud — The Government of Puntland states that federal executive and legislative mandates under the Somali provisional constitution have ended, as federal institutions enter a transitional
In association football, Al-Nassr win their 11th Saudi Pro League title after defeating Damac 3–1 on the
2025–26 Saudi Pro League — In association football, Al-Nassr win their 11th Saudi Pro League title after defeating Damac 3–1 on the final matchday of the season. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/202605
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko says that his country will not join the current war, and says that
Belarusian involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian War — Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko says that his country will not join the current war, and says that he is ready to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [https://w
Ten people are killed in a head-on collision between a minibus and a bus in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Garden Grove gas leak — Ten people are killed in a head-on collision between a minibus and a bus in Mpumalanga, South Africa. [https://english.news.cn/africa/20260521/2299805512d24303b1c9f7a61d1ceebb/c.ht
India, South Korea, and Thailand issue travel alerts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and
Africa–India relations — India, South Korea, and Thailand issue travel alerts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, while South Korea plans to impose a level-4 travel ban for parts of
Greenlanders gather to protest the opening of the new U.S.
Greenland crisis — Greenlanders gather to protest the opening of the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk in opposition to U.S. president Donald Trump's efforts to purchase Greenland. [https://www.reuters.com/
Twenty people are killed in a mass shooting at a ranch in the village of Rigores, Trujillo, Colón Department,
Crime in Honduras — Twenty people are killed in a mass shooting at a ranch in the village of Rigores, Trujillo, Colón Department, Honduras. In a separate incident, five police officers and three alleg
Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dies at age 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis.
NASCAR — Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dies at age 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis. [https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2026/05/21/kyle-busch-two-time-nascar-cup-s
At least nine people are killed and nine others are injured when a building collapses in Fez, Morocco.
Garden Grove gas leak — At least nine people are killed and nine others are injured when a building collapses in Fez, Morocco. [https://www.reuters.com/world/four-people-killed-building-collapse-moroccos-
The United States temporarily pauses deportation flights to the DRC.
Africa–India relations — The United States temporarily pauses deportation flights to the DRC. [https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/22/africa/ebola-us-aid-cuts-drc-uganda-intl (CNN)] [https://www.politico.com/n
Greenland prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says that he will not attend the opening ceremony of the new
Greenland crisis — Greenland prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says that he will not attend the opening ceremony of the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/greenlands-pr
Thai police arrest eleven additional suspects linked to a cyber fraud network allegedly connected to Chinese
Trafficking of Chinese nationals to scam centers abroad — Thai police arrest eleven additional suspects linked to a cyber fraud network allegedly connected to Chinese national Sun Mingchen, who faces weapons charges after authorities disc

Casualties are reported with no exact number after heavy fighting breaks out on the outskirts of regional
Constitutional crisis in Somalia — Casualties are reported with no exact number after heavy fighting breaks out on the outskirts of regional capital Baidoa between forces loyal to the federal government and troops a
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that Iran has received and is reviewing a new
2026 Iran war — Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that Iran has received and is reviewing a new proposal from the United States regarding talks to end the war, while Pakis
The U.S. House of Representatives votes 396–13 to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at helping
Housing in the United States — The U.S. House of Representatives votes 396–13 to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at helping offset the cost-of-living and support affordable housing in the United