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May 16, 2026
Kiev [Ukraine], May 16: At least eight people have been killed, including a 12-year-old girl, in Kiev after Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital and other regions, officials have said.
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
May 15, 2026
Skilled migrants fill key roles in Australian farming sector
Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says
UAE denies report of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visit during Iran war
International aid flotilla bound for Gaza sets sail again from Turkiye
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Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade attacks ahead of Washington talks
Washington [US], May 15: Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued on the ground in Lebanon as Israeli and Lebanese officials were set to meet in...
Xi issues warning over Taiwan
Beijing [China], May 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stern warning to the United States not to overstep on Taiwan as he hosted President...
Yemen gov't, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in 'largest' swap
Sanaa [Yemen], May 15: Yemen's internationally recognised government and the Houthi group have signed a United Nations-backed agreement in Jordan to exchange more than 1,600...
UK's Starmer on the brink as health secretary quits
London [UK], May 15: Wes Streeting quit as Britain's health secretary on Thursday, paving the way for a leadership challenge and plunging Keir Starmer's premiership...
Turkiye detains over 300 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids
May 14, 2026
Istanbul [Turkey], May 14: Turkish police detained more than 300 suspected Islamic State extremists in coordinated raids across 47 provinces, the Interior Ministry said on...
Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 14: An elite team of Nepali climbers have managed to clear a way to the summit of Mount Everest, as experts warn...
12 killed in Israeli drone strikes on Lebanon highway
Beirut [Lebanon], May 14: Three Israeli drone strikes on cars on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon have killed at least 12 people,...
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate
Manila [Philippine], May 14: Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where a legislator and former police chief has taken refuge after the...
UN urges probes into Nigeria, Chad air attacks
New York [US], May 14: The United Nations human rights chief has demanded independent investigations into reports that separate air attacks by the Nigerian and...
IRGC targeted island earlier, says Kuwait
May 13, 2026
Cairo [Egypt], May 13: Kuwait on Tuesday accused the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) being behind a failed attack on one of its islands earlier this month.
Iraq militia sweeps southern desert after report of alleged Israeli outpost
Rehabilitation equipment for Gaza stuck at border for over one year, says WHO
EU Commission invites Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on deportations
Russia, Ukraine resume drone strikes after ceasefire expires
Israeli settler attacks threaten survival of Palestinian kids, young people: UNICEF
Pentagon raises Iran war cost estimate to $29 bn
UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong after mauling
Philippine Congress impeaches VP Sara Duterte for second time
May 12, 2026
Polish, Moldovan prisoners released from Belarus and Russia: Trump
US to negotiate with China in S Korea
