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Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus as NATO tensions spike
Russia has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills amid tensions with European NATO members sparked by drone incursions in the Baltic.
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Living Up to Its Motto 'The New Spirit of Africa,' Says British Envoy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A British envoy has praised Ethiopian Airlines for truly embodying its motto, "The New Spirit of Africa," pointing to the carrier's modern fleet, extensive global connectivity, and exceptional hospitality.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies review: a must-play Disco Elysium follow-up
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies finds Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM applying its winning RPG formula to an absorbing espionage drama.
Move over fuel guzzlers, China’s EV exports are leading the way amid the global energy crisis
As oil prices soar, countries scrambling for alternatives are turning to Chinese solar panels, EVs and batteries.
Felipe VI presents Margaret Atwood with the 2025 Joan Margarit Poetry Prize in Toronto
During his visit to Canada, the head of state personally hands the author of 'The Handmaid's Tale' a distinction, 18 years after awarding her the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature.
US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US official says
The countries have a two-year window to work out the arrangements, according to the official.
Indonesia’s Aceh flogs four for sex outside marriage
Five other people were also caned, receiving between nine and 23 lashes each.
Rebooted AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU for the 10th anniversary of the AM4 socket spotted online for $310, keeping DDR4 and your hopes of a PC upgrade alive
Can it really be 10 years since AM4 appeared?
Africa: Legends Pick Out TotalEnergies CAF Africa Afcon Pamoja 2027 Qualifiers Group C As Pool of Death
[CAF] The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers was conducted on Tuesday afternoon in Cairo, unveiling a series of exciting qualification fixtures as East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to host the largest
Africa: African Club Association President Hersi Said - CAF Interclub Football Competitions Stronger Than Ever
[CAF] African Club Association (ACA) President Hersi Said has hailed the record prize money and solidarity fund introduced by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to assist clubs competing in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
Africa: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers - the Penultimate Step Before Morocco
[CAF] The 16 remaining nations are preparing for the second round of the African qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a clear focus of securing a place at the global showpiece set to be hosted by Morocco between 17 October - 07 November.
Africa: More Opportunities for Media As CAF Creates Greater Access to Clubs Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final in Rabat On Sunday
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") is creating more access for media in the build-up to the much-anticipated second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final between AS FAR of Morocco and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, 24 May
Global outrage mounts after Israeli minister taunts Gaza flotilla activists
By Jana Choukeir May 21 (Reuters) - Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their hands bound following the interception of aid vessels in international waters.
Kagurabachi treats its sword like nuclear weapons
What happens when they evolve into something far deadlier, something that can destabilize the world around them? You get Kagurabachi.
Billie Holiday Comes to Queens
Thomas J Price and Tavares Strachan are frontrunners for a new commission to honor the jazz legend.
In Ankara, Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process
At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said. The squad arrived in Turkey's southern Antalya resort on Monday for a training camp ahead of the 2026
Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel
Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global outcry grows over their treatment in custody. More than 430 activists from countries around the world were in custody in Israel after they were detained at sea
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Trump’s primary push could leave him with short-term problem in Congress
President Trump has spent the past several months working to reshape the Republican Party, backing primary challenges against lawmakers who have bucked him and seeking to fill Congress with allies who will advance his agenda with minimal resistance. But even as Trump has flexed
Senate Democrats Implore FCC Chair to Conduct ‘Rigorous’ Review of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Foreign Investment: Deal ‘Raises National Security Alarms’
Democratic senators are again urging the FCC to not rubber-stamp Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — citing concerns over foreign investors, including Middle Eastern wealth funds, that are backing the pact. The pending Paramount-WBD
Massie allies and foes say primary loss was practically inevitable
No matter their relationship with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), House Republicans on Wednesday largely concurred on one thing: The Kentucky Republican’s primary loss on Tuesday was practically inevitable. “President Trump's the captain of the team, and when you fight the
GOP senators warn Trump retribution tour hurts president’s agenda
President Trump’s success in knocking off GOP lawmakers who have defied or criticized him is striking fear among Republicans on Capitol Hill, but some say the retribution tour could backfire on the president by making it tougher to pass his agenda. Trump successfully urged his
Emmer manages GOP emotions as whip amid speculation about leadership ambitions
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has a naturally blunt demeanor, but he says a softer touch is the key to wooing rambunctious members in the super-slim House Republican majority. “Human beings are very emotional animals. If you don't manage the emotions, then you got
Castro charges fuel debate over military action in Cuba
Charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro are fueling speculation that the Trump administration is creating a pretext for military action against the communist regime. The charges against Castro and five others come amid renewed tensions between Havana and Washington
5 big obstacles Kevin Warsh faces as Federal Reserve chair
Kevin Warsh will face a political and economic obstacle course upon taking the helm of the Federal Reserve later this week. Warsh is set to be sworn in by President Trump on Friday as the next chair of the Fed board, taking over the central bank at a pivotal time for the U.S.
In rare clash, North Korea defeats South Korea … on the soccer field
In an inter-peninsula match-up between women's teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.
Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure
Fidel Castro’s brother and a central pillar of Cuban power for decades, the former leader is back in the spotlight after a US indictment, amid mounting pressure on the regime.
Thai police arrest 11 in scam-linked weapons cache probe
Authorities said they were investigating whether the network was connected to other crimes.
China warns EU of retaliation as bloc mulls tougher trade curbs
EU officials are exploring new measures to protect the bloc’s economy against an influx of Chinese goods.
EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up
The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal
Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it
Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.
Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister
By Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, May 21 (Reuters) - Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel's far-right police minister have been released from prison and will be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said. The
Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
The restart is the latest of Japan’s efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Iran secretly executes four as it hits global death sentence record
Four more men, including two Kurdish political activists, were put to death in secret this week without informing their families, as Amnesty International recorded 2,159 executions in Iran last year — the highest of any country.
Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD
Wealthy countries topped their $100 billion annual climate finance goal for poorer nations for the third straight year in 2024, the OECD said Thursday, but questions are growing over their ability to meet a new larger pledge. Developed nations had long fallen short of their
Recession warning? Eurozone activity hits lowest level in over two and a half years due to Iran war
Business activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two and a half years.
Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths
Two Singaporeans - Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid - as well as Indonesian Angel Krishela Pradita died in the May 8 incident.
Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China May 23 to May 26
Pakistan and China have both sought to mediate in the Middle East conflict.
EU countries and Parliament clash on controversial return rules for migrants
The European Parliament and EU member states have failed to agree on a law enabling home searches and setting up deportation centres outside the EU to speed up migrants’ returns.
Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments
Meta has reportedly notified thousands of employees that they've been laid off as the company attempts to compensate for its hefty AI investments. In an email from Meta management shared by Business Insider, impacted staffers were told that the planned headcount reduction was
Australia ‘disappointed’ by Chinese owner’s resistance to forced port sale
The Chinese leaseholder of Darwin Port was challenging efforts to return it to local ownership.
Pauline Hanson announces Norway-inspired gas policy as she decries 25% export tax as ‘economic vandalism’
One Nation proposal would abolish offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity in new projects in a move the Coalition says is ‘borrowed from Venezuela’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation has vowed to replace the contentious offshore gas
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Latvia issues warning to residents after detecting unmanned aerial vehicle in its airspace
On Wednesday, Lithuania's Vilnius airport also temporarily shut down after the government announced a suspected drone threat over its airspace.