Protests against the 2026 Iran war continued to grow across multiple countries as demonstrators called for an end to military operations and condemned civilian casualty figures.
Month: May 2026
UNESCO Warns Mediterranean Tsunami Is Inevitable and Could Strike French Riviera
UNESCO warned that a tsunami in the Mediterranean Sea is inevitable and the French Riviera faces a more significant threat than most people realise from seismic activity in the region.
ESA Selects Two New Earth Environmental Science Missions Hibidis and SOVA-S
The European Space Agency chose two new missions called Hibidis and SOVA-S to address key questions in Earth environmental science using satellite-based imagery for global observation.
SpaceX Starship Completes Debut Flight After Elon Musk Announces Taking Company Public
SpaceX’s Starship mega rocket completed its debut flight two days after CEO Elon Musk announced he is taking the company public representing a major milestone for the space programme.
Misinformation Spreads Widely on Social Media Amid Ongoing 2026 Iran War
Pro-Iranian accounts on X posted AI-generated propaganda that went viral during the 2026 Iran war including fake videos of missiles destroying Tel Aviv and fabricated destruction imagery.
Israeli Airstrike Strikes Car on Lebanese Highway Killing Family Members
An Israeli airstrike struck a car on a highway in southern Lebanon killing family members with mourners carrying bodies during a funeral procession in the port city of Tyre on May 29.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Holds Bilateral Talks in Singapore at Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a bilateral meeting with Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29.
ICC Trial Chamber III Constituted for Duterte Case After Confirmation of Charges
The ICC Presidency constituted Trial Chamber III for the Duterte case after confirmation of charges was completed signalling the next formal phase in the proceedings.
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant Against Rodrigo Duterte for Alleged Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity related to his drugs war.
WHO Chief Arrives in Congo’s Capital Kinshasa to Witness Ebola Outbreak Response
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Kinshasa Congo to personally witness and support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus threatening the region.