Global affairs, diplomacy, conflict, and the major international developments driving the news cycle.
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two of its citizens are believed to have been injured following an incident at a restaurant in Shanghai’s Pudong district on Monday.
Foreign ministers from Turkiye, Spain, Jordan, and others label the naval operation a violation of humanitarian law, while Irish President Catherine Connolly expresses concern for her detained sister.
The Thai government is reverting from a 60-day exemption to a stricter 30-day cap, aiming to dismantle grey-market enterprises and online scam networks that exploited the previous policy framework.
The 2025 success of the series Panchayat highlights a structural pivot in India’s entertainment sector, with new digital infrastructure catering to a 50-million-strong audience in rural regions.
The Chamber of Deputies has passed a symbolic resolution opposing the 76th convention of the Sudeten German Association, citing concerns over the relativisation of Nazi crimes, while the event proceeds under tight security in Brno.
A California jury has thrown out Elon Musk’s claim that OpenAI betrayed its nonprofit origins, clearing the path for the company’s commercial expansion while leaving broader regulatory debates unresolved.
Authorities in California are treating the fatal shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego County as a suspected hate crime, following the deaths of three men and the suicide of two teenage suspects.
The Russian President’s two-day visit to China follows closely on the heels of the US President’s recent trip, highlighting the intensifying diplomatic focus on Beijing.
The World Health Organization has escalated its response to the outbreak, citing the speed of transmission and the lack of approved vaccines for the specific strain involved.
Spain’s High Court has searched the offices of former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and issued a summons for his testimony, marking a significant escalation in a corruption investigation into the state aid provided to the airline during the pandemic.
Speaking at the Africa-France summit in Nairobi, Tony Elumelu argued that shrinking development assistance requires African nations to resolve their own challenges through concrete private sector action.
Authorities classify the incident as a hate crime following discovery of generalised rhetoric, though no specific threats against the Islamic Centre were identified.
The World Health Organization has escalated its response to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing rapid dissemination and significant gaps in surveillance data.
The Japanese Metropolitan Police Department has detained a man in his 50s following a violent incident at a Chiyoda office, where a subordinate sustained serious injuries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in the Chinese capital to mark the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, a move that underscores Moscow’s dependent status and Beijing’s positioning as a central player in a fragmented global order.
A young boy who survived the shooting at a San Diego mosque has provided a brief account of the incident, confirming three fatalities while leaving key details of the perpetrator and motive unexplained.
Russian military bloggers published footage of the strikes, claiming the mission lacked authorisation, but the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs confirmed it had notified both sides six days prior to the operation.
The Nordic nation’s largest defence investment since the 1980s aims to triple air defence capabilities, with deliveries scheduled between 2030 and 2035.
Hyogo Prefecture Police are treating the discovery of two deceased women in Tatsuno City as a potential homicide, with an object believed to be a weapon found at the scene.
With Keir Starmer recorded as the most unpopular prime minister since the late 1970s, Andy Burnham announces bid for Ashton-in-Makerfield by-election, drawing fierce competition from Nigel Farage’s Reform Party.
Police treat incident as suspected hate crime following reports of missing weapons and hate rhetoric; victims include Amin Abdullah who is credited with saving lives.
Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba reports 513 suspected cases linked to the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine exists, as the outbreak spreads from Ituri province into neighbouring regions.
Speaking on France 24, the associate research fellow argues Moscow seeks external legitimacy through choreographed diplomatic encounters with Beijing, while China maintains a stance of calculated pragmatism.
Union representing 2,000 hospitality staff warns of industrial action if Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are present at the venue hosting the US opening fixture.
Following the fall of the al-Assad regime, Lebanon and Syria are restructuring their relationship on principles of sovereign equality, yet both nations continue to face Israeli military incursions separately under US mediation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Norway in 43 years underscores New Delhi’s push to diversify energy supplies and expand its role in the Arctic, even as diplomatic friction persists over press freedom and minority rights.
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced three-day nuclear force exercises beginning May 19, 2026, coinciding with President Vladimir Putin’s diplomatic visit to Beijing.
Prime Minister Takashi Takashima and President Lee Jae-myung meet in South Korea to address shared concerns over economic security, with specific attention paid to the potential impact of the situation in Iran on Japan’s energy supply.
The San Antonio Spurs have taken a 1–0 lead in the NBA Western Conference finals, forcing Game 2 to Oklahoma City on Wednesday before returning home for Games 3 and 4.
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl confirms the fatal shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being treated as a suspected hate crime, following reports of hate rhetoric and the deaths of three men, including a security guard.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation into nine railway construction companies suspected of coordinating to rig bids for track-laying works on the Hokkaido Shinkansen line.
Clashes erupted in Bolivia on 19 May 2026 between miners and police, with the protesting workforce explicitly calling for the immediate resignation of President Paz.
The club’s 1-0 triumph over Burnley on 19 May 2026 leaves them requiring a single further win to secure the league crown.
The Takamatsu High Court has ruled that the February House of Representatives election was constitutional, dismissing a lawsuit that sought to invalidate the results due to vote disparity.
With no Republican opposition, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district is virtually assured of victory, but internal party divisions over strategy and identity are driving a highly contested primary.
Helicopters were dispatched on 19 May 2026 to drop water on a wildfire in Simi Valley, where flames were encroaching on hillside homes, according to footage obtained by Al Jazeera.
Vladimir Putin has begun talks with Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital, aiming to solidify bilateral cooperation and energy ties in the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent summit in Beijing.
The White House announced a temporary halt to a planned military assault on Iran following a diplomatic overture from Tehran, though Washington retains the option to resume hostilities immediately if negotiations fail.
Investigation sources reveal the four arrested teens scattered in different directions following the incident in Kamigawa Town, failing to board their prepared vehicle.
Commentary follows Beijing talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where few concrete agreements were reached on contentious regional issues.
The summit follows a recent meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, reinforcing Moscow-Beijing strategic alignment.
The World Health Organization is sending medical supplies and personnel to the DRC to address an Ebola crisis it has described as complex, following international emergency declarations and border security measures.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel asserts the island’s right to self-defence as diplomatic friction intensifies over an oil blockade and alleged military stockpiling.
Meteorological data confirms a sustained heatwave across Japan in May 2026, prompting public health alerts and hydration advisories from authorities.
Two teenage gunmen killed three people at the largest mosque in San Diego County before taking their own lives, prompting a joint federal and local investigation into a suspected hate crime.
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl confirms the facility was targeted during Eid al-Adha preparations, with officials describing the deceased guard’s actions as heroic in preventing further casualties.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Lee Jae-myung are adjusting frameworks for a new bilateral mechanism to share petroleum products during crises, as geopolitical instability in the Middle East raises concerns over oil supply chains.
Washington announces suspension of planned attack on Tehran, while Iranian leadership projects defiance and conflict in Lebanon intensifies.