Israeli airstrikes struck multiple sites in Gaza killing civilians and fighters across the territory as ground operations expanded.
Month: May 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life in Prison for Martial Law Declaration
A court handed the ex-president a life sentence concluding the country’s biggest political crisis in decades after his brief imposition of emergency rule.
Prince Andrew Arrested Over Suspected Misconduct in Public Office After Epstein Files Revelations
British royal Prince Andrew was taken into police custody following disclosures from the Epstein files regarding his alleged conduct.
Trump Cabinet Meets at Precarious Moment for Iran Peace Talks
The US Cabinet convened at the White House as diplomats tried to nail down a deal that could end fighting between the US and Iran.
GOP Lawmakers Warn Against Concessions to Iran in Any Peace Deal
Republican senators and House members pushed back against what they described as potential diplomatic giveaways in US-Iran negotiations.
US Will Need Years to Replenish Advanced Weapons Stocks Used in Iran War Says New Analysis
A new assessment found that the scale of precision munitions used by the US military in its Iran conflict will take years to replace.
Putin Arrives in Kazakhstan on State Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Astana for a state visit amid ongoing war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo Condemns Russian Strikes on Ukraine and Calls for End to Escalation
The new pontiff issued a public condemnation of intensified Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities calling the violence unconscionable.
Ukraine Passes IMF-Backed Public Procurement Law Tied to $3.35 Billion World Bank Loan
Kyiv’s parliament approved procurement legislation required for World Bank disbursement though two additional reform laws remain outstanding.
Zelensky Sends Trump Urgent Letter Warning of Ukraine’s Critical Missile Defense Shortages
President Zelensky wrote directly to Trump warning that Ukraine’s air defense stockpiles were dangerously depleted and requiring immediate US support.