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King Charles III Sends Support to Joe Biden Amid Cancer Diagnoses
King Charles III has written to Joe Biden expressing support after the former US president was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
Russia Labels Amnesty International as 'Undesirable Organization', Intensifying Crackdown on Dissent
Russian authorities outlawed Amnesty International on Monday as an "undesirable organization," a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations...
Netanyahu Promises Full Control Over Gaza Amid International Backlash
Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip
China Targets Rare Earth Metals in Escalating Trade Conflict with the U.S.
China is tightening its control over rare earth metals, a crucial resource for advanced technology and defense. This move comes amid rising trade tensions with the United States, signaling a high-stakes showdown.
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul: A Step Towards Resolution
Trump will also speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and some Nato allies following the conversation with Putin.
Historic UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership Announced
UK News: Britain and the European Union have forged a new security and defence partnership, enabling closer collaboration amidst escalating global threats. The
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Member countries can borrow from Brussels and spend on weapons systems and platforms through joint procurement
Tragic Incident as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel
One person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank while attempting to cross the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to French officials.
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
ISTANBUL – Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released Sunday from his personal office cited by multiple reports. "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a…
Pakistan Warns India Against Weaponising Water Amid Rising Tensions
Halting Indus flow to have consequences: DG ISPR; Says Islamabad prioritises peace, rejects violence
Nicusor Dan Triumphs in Romania's Presidential Run-Off, Defeating Hard-Right Candidate George Simion
An election that many viewed as a geopolitical choice between East and West comes months after the cancellation of the previous vote, which plunged Romania into its worst political crisis in decades.
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasised to the bone, his office says in a statement.
Intensified Ground Operations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Talks
Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza Sunday in addition to an intense air campaign that health officials in the territory say killed over 100 people overnight and shuttered the last functioning hospital in the enclave’s north.
Israel Eases Humanitarian Aid Blockade in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israel's prime minister says his country will introduce a "basic amount of food" to the population of Gaza, in what appears to be a lifting of the total aid blockade in the war-ravaged strip.
Trump's Negotiator Optimistic About Upcoming Call with Putin Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Trump's top negotiator predicted the president's call with Putin on Monday "will go a long way towards identifying where we are and how we complete this negotiation."
Escalation of Military Operations Amid Cease-fire Talks in Qatar
This new stage of the war is aimed at pressuring Hamas into releasing hostages and ultimately destroying the group or forcing it to surrender.
British Surgeon Describes Gaza as a 'Slaughterhouse' Amid Ongoing Bombardments
Dr Tom Potokar, who is based at the European Hospital near Khan Younis in southern Gaza, says he is treating "awful explosive injuries".
Intense Drone Assault: Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Since Invasion Began
Russia overnight launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022.
Zelenskyy Meets Pope Leo: A Historic Encounter Amid Global Attention
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shakes hands with U.S.’s Vance and meets the new pontiff at the Vatican.
Escalation of Violence in Gaza: Over 100 Lives Lost Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Hamas-run health ministry says airstrikes have forced the closure of the main hospital serving people in northern Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unity and Condemns Poverty in Inaugural Mass
Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world leaders, royalty and tens of thousands of believers.
Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine Since 2022 Invasion
Russia launches intense drone attack on Ukraine, resulting in casualties, following failed ceasefire talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Escalating Conflict: Israel's Campaign Against Gaza Hospitals and Intercepted Attacks from Yemen
Gaza officials says hospitals are overwhelmed but are being repeatedly hit by Israel as reports say more than 100 people died in new strikes
Massive Russian Drone Assault Targets Ukraine, Leading to Casualties and Damage
One person was killed in the Kyiv region, in an attack that came after peace talks between the two sides on Friday
Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge Injures 19
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.
Ex-FBI Agent Alleges Russian Intelligence Targeted Elon Musk for Blackmail
Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma revealed that Russian intelligence targeted Elon Musk using his interest in sex and drugs to blackmail him. Putin allegedly approved the plan amid ongoing Musk-Putin contacts since the Ukraine conflict began.
Trump and World Leaders Seek to Address Ukraine Crisis Amid Escalating Violence
Zelenskyy attacks Kremlin over killing of civilians in minibus as European leaders remain focused on keeping troops out of Ukraine. What we know on day 1,180
Israeli Airstrike in Khan Younis Results in Tragic Loss of Life
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities said on Sunday.
Intensified Israeli Military Action in Gaza Amid Ongoing Hostage Crisis
Israel’s army said on social media that it was intensifying attacks and exerting “tremendous pressure” on Hamas. | ITV National News
Deadly Explosion Rocks Palm Springs, California, Claiming One Life
US News: A powerful explosion rocked Palm Springs, California, on Saturday morning, resulting in one fatality and prompting a large-scale emergency response. T
Tragic Toll in Gaza: Over 150 Lives Lost in One Day Amid Intensifying Conflict
At least 153 people in Gaza were killed and hundreds more injured in the past 24 hours as IDF operations intensify, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Iran Initiates Mass Deportation of Migrants Amid Economic Strain
The extremist regime said it had no more room for refugees.
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Claim Lives in Kentucky and Missouri
At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when severe storms that spawned tornadoes ripped across the two states, officials said on Saturday, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyy in Efforts to End Russia-Ukraine War
The announcement came just a day after the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years failed to produce a ceasefire.
Arab Leaders Demand Immediate End to Gaza Conflict Amid Escalating Violence
Arab leaders at a summit in Baghdad called on Saturday for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel in starker language of trying to drive the Palestinians out of the enclave altogether after it ramped up its bombing campaign.
UN Aid Chief Urges Immediate Humanitarian Action in Gaza Amid Ongoing Blockade
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher called on Friday for immediate action to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, dismissing a U.S.-backed alternative proposal as unnecessary and potentially delaying relief efforts.
Tragic Clash in Libya Leaves Police Officer Dead Amid Political Turmoil
Police officer killed as the country sees renewed deadly clashes in the aftermath of the killing of a militia commander.
Trump's Efforts to Broker Peace in Ukraine Mocked by Putin
At the end of this week, Vladimir Putin appears scornful of Western efforts to end the Ukraine war through a ceasefire and negotiations - and Donald Trump seems happy to let him get away with it.
Renewed Military Offensive in Gaza: Israel Resumes Strikes Amid Humanitarian Crisis
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Saturday (May 17) it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after rescuers reported 100 people killed in the besieged Palestinian territory. The army said on Telegram it had begun the "initial stages" of the offensive, known as Opera