New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson accepted an honorary Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival recognising his contribution to world cinema.
Category: International
Garden Grove Chemical Cracks Found in Overheated Tank Raising Hopes for Controlled Release
Orange County fire officials discovered multiple cracks in the GKN Aerospace tank and said the fractures may relieve pressure leading to a safer outcome than an explosion.
Cuba Faces Fresh US Maximum Pressure as Policy Shifts in 2026
The US has escalated economic pressure on Cuba reminiscent of Venezuela-style maximum pressure diplomacy amid broader Trump foreign policy reshaping.
CDC Confirms Enhanced Travel Screening and Entry Restrictions for DRC and Uganda
The CDC and DHS announced enhanced travel screening and entry restrictions on May 18 to prevent Ebola from entering the United States amid the ongoing outbreak.
Russian Oreshnik Missile Strike Reported on White Church Near Kyiv
Russia reportedly used an Oreshnik ballistic missile in a strike near Kyiv according to Telegram military channels monitoring the Ukraine conflict.
Ukrainian Drone Campaign Hits Russian Rear With 4184 Fixed-Wing UAVs in One Week
Ukraine launched an intensive UAV campaign firing 4184 fixed-wing drones into Russian rear areas between May 16 and 22 according to a military overview.
US Secret Service Fatally Shoots Man Who Opened Fire Near White House Checkpoint
A gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint near Pennsylvania Avenue and was killed by Secret Service; one bystander was wounded and the White House was briefly locked down.
Iran Says It Has Allowed 33 Ships Through Strait of Hormuz with Permission
Iran’s IRGC Navy confirmed via Fars News that at least 33 ships including oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s permission within 24 hours.
California Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over GKN Aerospace Chemical Tank Crisis
Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders in Garden Grove and neighbouring cities as crews battle an overheating 34000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank that could explode.
Pakistan Mediators Praise Iran Deal Progress Calling Outcome ‘Within Reach’
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism that the US-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan offer grounds for a positive and durable outcome.