These two months have been a nightmare for global shipping, with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed to commercial traffic and the threat of new attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Now, a third crisis is brewing – the resurgence of Somali piracy. Even before the latest tensions between the United States, Israel and … Read more
Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington on Sunday for a mass prayer rally. Organizers described the daylong event as “the rededication of our country as one nation under God.” It saw worship music blast from a stage set against the backdrop of the Washington Monument. Rafter columns resembling a Confederate building … Read more
The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam for disinfection on Monday morning, as Dutch authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for remaining crew and medical staff following a multi-country outbreak that has killed three people and triggered global monitoring. Source link
Amnesty International said the number of executions worldwide was set to reach its highest level in more than four decades in 2025, driven mainly by a sharp increase in Iran. It is known that at least 2,707 people were given death sentence, According to the rights group’s annual review. This represents an increase of 78% … Read more
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to move quickly towards a peace deal or face destruction, as Washington’s war with Tehran and its allies continues to stall negotiations, drive up energy prices, and fuel instability across the Middle East. Source link
At a Women in Motion event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains far off globally and in the film industry, as she accepted an award recognizing her advocacy for women in cinema. Source link
According to classified intelligence cited by Axios news outlet, Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones. The report published Sunday alleged that Cuba had discussed plans to use military drones to attack the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, as well as military ships and possibly Key West, Florida. Axios quoted a senior US … Read more
So far, three people have died and several others have fallen ill due to the Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Hantavirus is a rare rodent-borne disease with several strains of varying severity. With the ship now docked, passengers are being returned to their countries of residence. Each will face a slightly different … Read more
Skip next section Trump warns Iran ‘time is ticking’ to agree deal to end war 05/17/2026May 17, 2026 Trump warns Iran ‘time is ticking’ to agree deal to end war US President Donald Trump again threatened Iran with destruction, as he seeks to pressure Tehran to agree to a deal to end the war. “For … Read more
A drone strike sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates’s Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, authorities said, in an attack Abu Dhabi condemned as a threat to regional security. The strike highlighted the possibility of renewed war amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Source link