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The death toll in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo rises to 131.
2026 Ebola epidemic — The death toll in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo rises to 131. [https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ebola-deaths-eastern-con

Sudan begins implementing Ebola measures, including screening passengers at the international airport in Port
2026 Ebola epidemic — Sudan begins implementing Ebola measures, including screening passengers at the international airport in Port Sudan. [https://sudantribune.com/article/314157 ( Sudan Tribune )]

Oil prices rise amid fears of a prolonged war and the draining of world oil reserves, including West Texas
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Oil prices rise amid fears of a prolonged war and the draining of world oil reserves, including West Texas Intermediate to US$102.76 per barrel and Brent Crude to US$112.89 per bar
The Philippine senate resumes the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte following last
Second impeachment of Sara Duterte — The Philippine senate resumes the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte following last week's lockdown. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-co
Pakistan reportedly shares a revised proposal with the United States from Iran aimed at ending the war.
2026 Iran war — Pakistan reportedly shares a revised proposal with the United States from Iran aimed at ending the war. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/revised-iranian-proposal-end-war
At least 13 people are killed and more than 20 others are injured, most seriously, when a tempo carrying
Australia–China relations — At least 13 people are killed and more than 20 others are injured, most seriously, when a tempo carrying wedding guests collides with a container truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control imposes sanctions on Cuba's intelligence agency and several senior
2026 Cuban crisis — The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control imposes sanctions on Cuba's intelligence agency and several senior Communist Party and military officials as part of expanded pressure on
Prosecutors in Bolivia issue an arrest warrant for Mario Argollo, general secretary of the Bolivian Workers'
2026 Bolivian protests — Prosecutors in Bolivia issue an arrest warrant for Mario Argollo, general secretary of the Bolivian Workers' Center, on charges including terrorism and incitement amid protests and
World Gymnastics lifts its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete with their flags
Second impeachment of Sara Duterte — World Gymnastics lifts its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete with their flags and anthems in all five disciplines governed by the organization, inclu
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that talks between Iran and the U.S.
2026 Iran war — Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that talks between Iran and the U.S. are still ongoing via Pakistani mediation. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/ira
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers orders several China-linked shareholders to divest their stakes in Northern
Australia–China relations — Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers orders several China-linked shareholders to divest their stakes in Northern Minerals under foreign investment laws aimed at protecting the country
Five students drown while swimming in the Lô River in Phú Thọ province, Vietnam.
Australia–China relations — Five students drown while swimming in the Lô River in Phú Thọ province, Vietnam. [https://english.news.cn/20260518/61608532e2d04fa08be6ff8e224523d9/c.html (Xinhua)]
the cruise ship at center of the hantavirus outbreak, arrives at the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands for
MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak — the cruise ship at center of the hantavirus outbreak, arrives at the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands for disinfection after passengers disembarked the ship. [https://www.reute
Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, HQ-9 air defense systems, and a full air force squadron, mostly of JF-17
Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations — Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, HQ-9 air defense systems, and a full air force squadron, mostly of JF-17 fighter jets, to assist Saudi Arabia under their mutual defense agreement. [
Three people are killed in a drive-by shooting outside a mosque in San Diego, California, United States.
2026 Islamic Center of San Diego shooting — Three people are killed in a drive-by shooting outside a mosque in San Diego, California, United States. Both of the perpetrators die by suicide. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-
The Belarusian defence ministry announces that its military has began joint training exercises with Russia on
Second impeachment of Sara Duterte — The Belarusian defence ministry announces that its military has began joint training exercises with Russia on nuclear weapons combat. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/bela

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that it is suspending entry into the United
2026 Ebola epidemic — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that it is suspending entry into the United States for 30 days to travelers without a U.S. passport that have been to
The United Arab Emirates reports a drone strike has targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra
2026 Iran war — The United Arab Emirates reports a drone strike has targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region, causing a fire. No injuries or radiation have been reported. [
Eight people are killed and 15 others injured after a bus overturned on an intercity road near Siraf, Bushehr
Mexican drug war — Eight people are killed and 15 others injured after a bus overturned on an intercity road near Siraf, Bushehr Province, Iran. [https://english.news.cn/20260517/0542308daec4465db7bb
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control activates its emergency preparedness systems after the World Health
2026 Central Africa Ebola epidemic — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control activates its emergency preparedness systems after the World Health Organization designated the ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of
Ten people are killed, including three children, in a mass shooting at a ranch in the municipality of
MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak — Ten people are killed, including three children, in a mass shooting at a ranch in the municipality of Tehuitzingo, Puebla, Mexico. Authorities blames the massacre on a family dispu
Cape Verdeans vote to elect 72 members of the National Assembly.
2026 Cape Verdean parliamentary election — Cape Verdeans vote to elect 72 members of the National Assembly. The ruling Movement for Democracy, led by prime minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, seeks a third consecutive term in
Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Kami Rita reaches the summit of Mount Everest for a record-extending 32nd time,
2026 Andalusian regional election — Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Kami Rita reaches the summit of Mount Everest for a record-extending 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa extends the women's record with her 11th successful
The UAE Defense Ministry says that the country has intercepted three drones, including the one that targeted
2026 Iran war — The UAE Defense Ministry says that the country has intercepted three drones, including the one that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi. [https://gulfn
One person is killed, five others are rescued and nine are reported missing when a pickup truck falls off a
Mexican drug war — One person is killed, five others are rescued and nine are reported missing when a pickup truck falls off a bridge in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County, Guangxi, China. [https://w