UK to roll out AI tool to detect adult migrants claiming to be children
Home Office plans facial recognition tool to identify adults posing as children, as watchdog urges stronger safeguards and training in age assessments
30 May, 2026
Hajj: Saudi Arabia announces end of season with over 1.7M pilgrims in 2026
Makkah regional governor says this year’s Hajj season witnessed ‘an integrated system of security, organization and services’ that allowed pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly and safely
29 May, 2026
Trump administration pushes for $250 bill featuring president’s portrait, report says
Washington Post reports Treasury officials urge staff to develop prototype designs despite legal concerns, while experts warn proposed currency would face statutory, technical hurdles
28 May, 2026
Former CIA officer accused of hiding over $40M in gold bars at home
Federal agents also recovered around $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches during the search of the officer’s house, according to affidavit.
28 May, 2026
Trump threatened or attacked 15 countries during his presidency: CNN
Iran condemns US attack near Bandar Abbas, vows to defend sovereignty
Iran sees ‘low’ risk of renewed war with US
Israeli army claims killing Hamas military chief in Gaza strike
Trapped in limbo: Belgium’s asylum backlog forces thousands to wait years for answers
27 May, 2026
Muslims pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Eid al-Adha in occupied East Jerusalem
This year’s Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant holidays in Muslim calendar, takes place against a backdrop of continued Israeli breaches of ceasefire agreement in force since October 2025.
26 May, 2026
Cruise ship at centre of deadly hantavirus outbreak to undergo extra cleaning
A cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port.
26 May, 2026
Trump says Iran’s enriched uranium will be given to US ‘immediately’ or destroyed elsewhere
US president wants Iran’s highly enriched uranium to be handled in coordination with Tehran, either “destroyed in place” or at an alternative site, under official supervision.
25 May, 2026
Nearly 2M Muslims expected to perform Hajj as pilgrimage begins in Mina
Pilgrims arriving in Mina on Monday will observe the Day of Tarwiyah, the first stage of the pilgrimage within the holy sites and the official beginning of Hajj rituals.
24 May, 2026
Türkiye condemns terror attack on passenger train in Pakistan
Ankara says attacks targeting regional peace, stability unacceptable after deadly blast in Balochistan province.
24 May, 2026
Israel fears Trump will pursue limited Iran deal, leaving nuclear programme unresolved – report
Israel is expressing deep concern that US President Donald Trump may accept a limited deal with Iran that fails to eliminate Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
24 May, 2026
Iran and US consider MoU ending wars across multiple fronts: report
Talks between Iran and the US include potential sanctions easing oil exports and broader efforts to reduce regional military tensions.
23 May, 2026
France bans Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘brutalising’ Gaza flotilla activists
Paris urges EU sanctions after incidents involving European citizens aboard Global Sumud flotilla.
22 May, 2026
Iran not seeking ‘any concessions’ from US: Tehran
Tehran slams the US naval blockade as “completely contrary to international law”.
22 May, 2026
SpaceX postpones Starship test flight after last-minute technical glitch
CEO Elon Musk says a hydraulic pin problem halted the launch as the company targets another attempt on Friday.
