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15,981 storiesThe U.S. justice department indicts David Morens, an ex-adviser to the former director of the National
Origin of SARS-CoV-2 — The U.S. justice department indicts David Morens, an ex-adviser to the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci, for allegedly con
The U.S. Senate blocks a resolution by Democrats that would force a vote to limit U.S president Donald
2026 Cuban crisis — The U.S. Senate blocks a resolution by Democrats that would force a vote to limit U.S president Donald Trump's powers in launching military action in Cuba. [https://www.cbsnews.com
In Canadian football, the 70th edition of the CFL draft is held, with the Ottawa Redblacks selecting former
2026 CFL draft — In Canadian football, the 70th edition of the CFL draft is held, with the Ottawa Redblacks selecting former Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with the first ov
The Tuapse oil terminal fire in Tuapse, Russia, grows larger following the third Ukrainian drone strike on
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war — The Tuapse oil terminal fire in Tuapse, Russia, grows larger following the third Ukrainian drone strike on the facility in two weeks. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgzd4qk7qg
A Bahraini high court sentences five people, including two Afghans, to life in prison for plotting "terrorist
Bahrain–Iran relations — A Bahraini high court sentences five people, including two Afghans, to life in prison for plotting "terrorist and hostile acts" with Iran, while another 25 people receive up to ten
The Kosovan legislature fails to elect a president by the constitutional deadline due to insufficient votes,
2026 Kosovan parliamentary election — The Kosovan legislature fails to elect a president by the constitutional deadline due to insufficient votes, raising the likelihood of early parliamentary elections. [https://www.a
Ukraine reports intercepting more than 33,000 Russian drones in March, the highest monthly total since the
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war — Ukraine reports intercepting more than 33,000 Russian drones in March, the highest monthly total since the start of the full-scale invasion. [https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukra
The Seoul High Court sentences former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison after
Corruption in South Korea — The Seoul High Court sentences former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison after convicting her of stock price manipulation and bribery, overturning her ear
Colombian police arrest José Vitonco, an alleged guerrilla leader linked to FARC dissident leader , in
2026 Cauca bombing — Colombian police arrest José Vitonco, an alleged guerrilla leader linked to FARC dissident leader , in connection with a deadly highway bombing in Cauca Department. [https://news.r
Five people are injured in a shooting spree between a social security office and a courthouse in Athens,
Corruption in South Korea — Five people are injured in a shooting spree between a social security office and a courthouse in Athens, Greece. The 89-year-old suspect fled the scene, but was arrested at a bus s
American fashion retailer Claire's closes all of its 154 stores in Ireland and the United Kingdom with the
2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan war — American fashion retailer Claire's closes all of its 154 stores in Ireland and the United Kingdom with the loss of 1,300 jobs after collapsing into administration for a second time
A CityLink Aviation Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashes during a domestic flight south-west of Juba, South
2026 CityLink Aviation Cessna 208 crash — A CityLink Aviation Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashes during a domestic flight south-west of Juba, South Sudan, killing all 15 people on board. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c
Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people for "expressing support" for Iran during the conflict.
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people for "expressing support" for Iran during the conflict. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/bahrain-revokes-citizenship-69-people
the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, is taken into custody during a raid in Nayarit, Mexico.
Mexican drug war — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, is taken into custody during a raid in Nayarit, Mexico. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/top-jalisco-cartel-leader-el-jardin
Maltese president Myriam Spiteri Debono dissolves parliament on the advice of prime minister Robert Abela,
2026 Maltese general election — Maltese president Myriam Spiteri Debono dissolves parliament on the advice of prime minister Robert Abela, after the latter calls for general elections on 30 May. [https://tvmnews.
The Associated Press and Axios report that Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United
2026 Iran war — The Associated Press and Axios report that Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade and if the war ends. [https://apnews.com/live/ira
China's National Development and Reform Commission announces the decision to block American technology
2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan war — China's National Development and Reform Commission announces the decision to block American technology company Meta's planned acquisition of Chinese artificial intelligence startup
Fourteen people are killed and 84 others are injured after an Argo Bromo Anggrek train collides with a KRL
2026 Bekasi train crash — Fourteen people are killed and 84 others are injured after an Argo Bromo Anggrek train collides with a KRL Commuterline train near Bekasi Timur Station in West Java, Indonesia, pro
A Taiwanese court sentences a former TSMC employee to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets to
Mexican drug war — A Taiwanese court sentences a former TSMC employee to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets to benefit Tokyo Electron, while also imposing prison terms on accomplices and f
Iraqi president Nizar Amidi names Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate from the Coordination Framework,
2026 Maltese general election — Iraqi president Nizar Amidi names Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate from the Coordination Framework, after two other contenders, former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki and th
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that Iran's position on access to the strait does not meet U.S.
2026 Iran war — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that Iran's position on access to the strait does not meet U.S. requirements, while U.S. president Donald Trump discusses a reported Iran
Four people are killed in a fire at an IDP camp in Golo, Central Darfur, Sudan.
2026 Bekasi train crash — Four people are killed in a fire at an IDP camp in Golo, Central Darfur, Sudan. [https://sudantribune.com/article/313245 (Sudan Tribune)]
Iran and the U.S. dispute at a review conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at
2026 Iran war — Iran and the U.S. dispute at a review conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations, amid disagreement over Iran's election as a vice p

Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem says that he "categorically rejects" negotiations between Israel and
Hezbollah–Israel conflict — Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem says that he "categorically rejects" negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, and that "the resistance" will continue. [https://www.newarab.

North Korean involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war, North Korea–Russia relations
Russo-Ukrainian war — North Korean involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war, North Korea–Russia relations