WHO: Ebola had ‘big head-start’ but response ‘catching up’

After visiting the outbreak’s epicentre, Tedros urges faster action, warning the virus was outpacing responders and no vaccine exists.
4 Jun, 2026
Why Germany’s China policy is dividing Europe and weakening its own economy

Germany wants to lead Europe militarily, but is shying away from China in economic policy. While Brussels is preparing tougher measures against Beijing’s dumping model, Berlin is relying on dialogue and corporate interests.
3 Jun, 2026
France blocks official Israeli participation at Eurosatory defence exhibition

The French government is to prohibit the establishment of an Israeli national pavilion and restrict Israeli defence companies from displaying offensive combat systems.
1 Jun, 2026
Iran strikes US air base in Kuwait, injuring 7 after attack on Hormozgan communications tower

Revolutionary Guards claim all designated targets were destroyed in a retaliatory operation targeting a US base in Kuwait.
1 Jun, 2026

Kiev says struck Russian pipeline and oil depot

Israeli strikes kill 33 Palestinians during Eid in Gaza despite truce

Israel announces offensive in southern Lebanon, expands occupation

US warns it can resume war with Iran as deal stalls

EU drafts new tech package to cut US and China ties
30 May, 2026
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

29 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

28 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
Oman is at least 15th country Trump has either threatened to attack, declined to rule out attacking, or actually attacked during his presidency.

28 May, 2026
Iran condemns US attack near Bandar Abbas, vows to defend sovereignty
Iranian Foreign Ministry says repeated US actions violate international law and threaten regional stability.

27 May, 2026
Iran sees ‘low’ risk of renewed war with US
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns it is ready for any attack, despite saying a return to war with the US remains unlikely amid fragile regional ceasefires.

27 May, 2026
Israeli army claims killing Hamas military chief in Gaza strike
Mohammed Awda killed in strike in northern Gaza, army claims, while Palestinian group yet to comment.

27 May, 2026
Trapped in limbo: Belgium’s asylum backlog forces thousands to wait years for answers
Under EU rules, asylum procedures should, in principle, be completed within six months, but many people are forced to wait more than two years for a decision.

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.




