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The United States has formally charged former Cuban President Raul Castro, prompting reactions from communities in Havana and Miami. The legal action coincides with heightened diplomatic friction, recent US sanctions, and reports of Havana acquiring military drones from Russia and Iran.

Hundreds of people gathered in Argentina’s capital to voice opposition to President Javier Milei’s economic policies, with specific focus on cuts to the healthcare sector.

Letter to EU chiefs details plan for summit attendance and budget benefits, while acknowledging full membership remains distant due to ratification complexities

Investigation sources confirm that video recorded by students aboard the bus captures the suspect driver’s behaviour immediately prior to the accident that left 21 people killed or injured.

The Santa Clara-based firm announced an $80 billion share buyback and dividend increase, signalling a shift in capital allocation as it cements its position as the world’s most valuable company.

Oil prices drop and stocks rise as Tehran reviews US proposal mediated by Pakistan, while Washington maintains military pressure.

Investigation into May 14 incident in Kami-Mikawa Town continues as authorities execute search warrant at residence of married pair.

Reports suggest Beijing aims to demonstrate geopolitical influence amid heightened regional diplomatic activity

Survivors of recent flooding in Sumatra have filed a lawsuit against the Indonesian government, alleging that state efforts in disaster recovery were inadequate.

Elon Musk retains 85 per cent voting power through dual-class structure, while Starlink drives growth amid massive capital expenditure in AI data centres and orbital compute ambitions.

The United States has removed sanctions against UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese after a federal court ruled the measures restricted her freedom of speech, marking a significant legal reversal for the Trump administration’s diplomatic pressure campaign.

The Tokyo stock market registered a significant intraday gain on 21 May 2026, driven by fluctuations in crude oil futures linked to Washington’s stance on Tehran.

Shohei Ohtani resumed his dual pitcher-batter duties against the San Diego Padres on 20 May, launching his eighth home run of the 2026 season on the first pitch of his opening at-bat.

The White House has dismissed expectations of heightened conflict after the indictment of an individual referred to as Castro, despite recent sanctions and warnings from Havana.

Iran rejects military capitulation to Washington, citing diplomacy as the superior path, while regional tensions escalate with reported casualties in Lebanon.

Two police officers injured during the 2021 Capitol attack seek dissolution of the fund, calling it a brazen act of presidential corruption that rewards violence.

Washington seeks to expand its footprint from one base to three, drawing sharp rebuke from Greenlandic officials who reject the notion of being used as geopolitical pawns.

Judge Richard Leon rules that protecting freedom of speech is in the public interest, overturning measures imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio last year.

Washington’s simultaneous criticism of Itamar Ben-Gvir and sanctions against flotilla coordinators underscores a governance strategy that analysts describe as inconsistent with international legal norms.

The S-1 filing reveals a strategic shift from satellite internet revenue to unprofitable AI ventures, with Elon Musk’s compensation tied to ambitious Mars colony targets.

The United Nations General Assembly voted 141 to eight in favour of the measure, with the United States, Russia, and Iran among the nations opposing the resolution.

The World Health Organization has declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing high national and regional risk levels as the crisis spreads across Ituri and North Kivu provinces.

President Rodrigo Paz announces ministerial changes to address weeks of antigovernment protests, while foreign policy friction intensifies following comments by Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

Tokyo moves to stabilise electricity and gas prices for the upcoming summer, while industry bodies report sufficient supply security despite ongoing regional instability.

Washington charges former president with conspiracy to kill US nationals as sanctions deepen and Havana acquires military drones from Russia and Iran.

Al Jazeera reports that Israeli settlers have installed caravans to form new outposts in the occupied West Bank, following allegations of vehicle arson and racist graffiti by local residents.

Investigators are treating the deaths of two family members as a suspected homicide following the discovery of stab wounds to the neck, with no prior threats reported to authorities.

The transaction, expected to close within six weeks, places a digital audience of tens of millions and a high-value podcast division under Murdoch’s control, marking a significant shift in the media landscape.

Russian and Chinese presidents describe their alliance as a ‘friendship without limits’ and a counterweight to American dominance, as experts analyse the push for a multipolar world order.

Satellite imagery and eyewitness accounts allege that the Israeli Army has razed historic mosques, convents and sanctuaries in the Jabal Amel region, contradicting military claims that civilian and religious infrastructure are being spared.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces murder and conspiracy charges at Freedom Tower in Miami, coinciding with new sanctions and an oil blockade that have exacerbated economic hardship on the island.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche announces criminal charges against Raul Castro and five co-defendants, citing the downing of two civilian planes that killed four Americans.

Federal prosecutors have formally charged Raul Castro, who served as Cuba’s Minister of Defence in 1996, in connection with the downing of two American civilian light aircraft. The indictment arrives amidst a backdrop of renewed sanctions and geopolitical friction.

Federal lawsuit names Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as defendants, alleging the settlement with the IRS violates federal law.

Experts warn the legal basis for the proposal is weak, but enforcement through coercion could disrupt connectivity in the Gulf states.

The Ministry of Defence has lodged a formal complaint after Russian jets flew within six metres of an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint, triggering emergency systems in international airspace.

The indictment of 94-year-old Raul Castro arrives amid heightened tensions, recent US sanctions on Cuban officials, and reports of Havana acquiring military drones from Russia and Iran.

The restructuring, which impacts integrity, cybersecurity, and content design teams, coincides with a $125bn to $145bn investment in AI infrastructure and reports of declining employee morale.

Despite modest gains in the TEDPIX index and buy queues outpacing sellers, the market reopening is overshadowed by inflation exceeding 70 percent, a depreciating rial, and a US naval blockade.

Speaking to France 24, the Servant of the People party MP argues that China remains complicit through trade, while noting that Middle East conflicts have displaced Ukraine from the centre of US strategic attention.

From France’s wartime defeat to the AIDS epidemic in New York, the current line-up at the Cannes Film Festival prioritises stories of personal endurance against broader structural failures.

Federal prosecutors charge Raul Castro with murder and conspiracy in connection with the downing of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft, as Washington balances backchannel negotiations with public sanctions.

Donald Trump has made a comment suggesting he could run for the office of Israeli prime minister, a statement that follows his claim of enjoying significant backing within the country.