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15,981 storiesAll UN agencies warn that the Somalian hunger and malnutrition crisis is rapidly worsening, with a growing
Drought in Somalia — All UN agencies warn that the Somalian hunger and malnutrition crisis is rapidly worsening, with a growing risk of famine. More than 6 million people, approximately 31% of the popu
An ebola outbreak is confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri Province by the Africa Centres
2026 Central Africa Ebola epidemic — An ebola outbreak is confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri Province by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, killing 80 people. [https://apnews
2026 state visit by Donald Trump to China, China–United States trade war
China–United States relations — 2026 state visit by Donald Trump to China, China–United States trade war
The South Sudan Health Ministry issues an ebola alert in the country following cases in the DRC and Uganda.
2026 Central Africa Ebola epidemic — The South Sudan Health Ministry issues an ebola alert in the country following cases in the DRC and Uganda. [https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/south-sudan-issues-ebola-a
Two Mexican officials sought for extradition by the U.S.
Mexican drug war — Two Mexican officials sought for extradition by the U.S. in April on charges of alleged collusion with organized crime are reportedly detained in Europe and the U.S. [https://tribu
A third day of talks mediated by the UK and US between the Somali federal government and the opposition
Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud — A third day of talks mediated by the UK and US between the Somali federal government and the opposition Somali Future Council are collapsing over their legal future and the elector
The United World Wrestling lifts restrictions on wrestlers from Russia and Belarus that was imposed following
Boycott of Russia and Belarus — The United World Wrestling lifts restrictions on wrestlers from Russia and Belarus that was imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and will allow them to compete under t
U.S. president Donald Trump says that he is open to accepting Iran's 20-year suspension on their nuclear
2026 Iran war — U.S. president Donald Trump says that he is open to accepting Iran's 20-year suspension on their nuclear program if Iran gives a real guarantee. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/trum
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns that 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing hunger
Famine in Sudan — The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns that 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing hunger amidst the three-year civil war. [https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/2026
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says that China and the United States have agreed to continue implementing
China–United States relations — Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says that China and the United States have agreed to continue implementing previous trade agreements and to establish trade and investment councils
Matthew Wale is appointed as the prime minister of Solomon Islands after Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a
Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud — Matthew Wale is appointed as the prime minister of Solomon Islands after Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/matthew-
The United States announces that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days, and that
2026 Lebanon war — The United States announces that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days, and that more specific political and security negotiations will begin on May 29 an
Six people are killed and 19 others injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a cargo truck in
Famine in Sudan — Six people are killed and 19 others injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a cargo truck in Hadramout, Yemen. [https://english.news.cn/20260516/a2cfc24745a143eab8bb0322
Thirty-six countries and the European Union join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against
Foreign involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war — Thirty-six countries and the European Union join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. [https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/point-of-no-return
The Pakistan Navy commissions the first Hangor -class submarine, the PNS/M Hangor , at a ceremony in Sanya,
Censorship in Russia — The Pakistan Navy commissions the first Hangor -class submarine, the PNS/M Hangor , at a ceremony in Sanya, China. [https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/30-Apr-2026/pakistan-navy-welcom
2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign, Lithuania–United States relations
2026 Iran war — 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign, Lithuania–United States relations
The jury of the Venice Biennale in Italy resigns ahead of the exhibition's opening, amid disagreement
61st Venice Biennale — The jury of the Venice Biennale in Italy resigns ahead of the exhibition's opening, amid disagreement involving the government over Russia's participation. [https://lethbridgeheral
United States president Donald Trump announces that he will lift tariffs on all whisky products, including
Tariffs in the second Trump administration — United States president Donald Trump announces that he will lift tariffs on all whisky products, including Scotch whisky. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrp3pew2d5o (BBC News)
Residents of Tuapse in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, upload videos to social media appearing to show oil raining
2026 Tuapse oil terminal disaster — Residents of Tuapse in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, upload videos to social media appearing to show oil raining from the sky as authorities say the fire at the Tuapse oil terminal has n
United States–Venezuela relations, Aftermath of the 2026 United States intervention in Venezuela
July 2025 Central Texas floods — United States–Venezuela relations, Aftermath of the 2026 United States intervention in Venezuela
Thirty-eight-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum is sentenced to death by hanging for the murders of four
Kampala school stabbing — Thirty-eight-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum is sentenced to death by hanging for the murders of four children at a nursery school on April 2 in Kampala, Uganda. [https://www.bbc
Antiguans and Barbudans vote to elect 17 members of the House of Representatives.
2026 Antiguan general election — Antiguans and Barbudans vote to elect 17 members of the House of Representatives. Incumbent prime minister and Labour leader Gaston Browne, who is running for a fourth term, is bei
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms that Iran's football team will participate in the upcoming FIFA
Iran at the FIFA World Cup — FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms that Iran's football team will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including matches in the United States, despite the Iran war. [h
Lithuanian president Gitanas Nausėda says that his country may consider joining a U.S.
2026 Iran war — Lithuanian president Gitanas Nausėda says that his country may consider joining a U.S. campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, he also states that it will need approval b
Reporters Without Borders reports that global press freedom has declined to its lowest level since the index
61st Venice Biennale — Reporters Without Borders reports that global press freedom has declined to its lowest level since the index began in 2002, with more than half of countries classified under severe