Sudanese civil war The Sudan News Agency reports that Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia, accusing the country of involvement in recent drone strikes targeting the airport in Khartoum.
Articles The post-truth and the contextMost of the daily information we see on the mainstream media today is the news equivalent of fast-food.
2026 Niuean general election Seven women are declared elected to the 20-member Niue Assembly, the most in the country's history.
2026 Leipzig car incident Two people are killed and 22 others are injured, including two seriously, after a car was driven into a crowd of people in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. The perpetrator is arrested and the incident is being investigated.
Nigeria–South Africa relations Nigeria announces plans for the voluntary repatriation of its citizens from South Africa following reported attacks and safety concerns affecting foreign nationals.
European integration The 8th European Political Community Summit is held in Yerevan, Armenia, with leaders from nearly 50 countries participating.
Austria–Russia relations Austria expels three Russian diplomats over suspected espionage activities involving data interception from the Russian embassy and a diplomatic mission in Vienna.
Embraer EMB-721 Three people are killed and two others are injured when an Embraer EMB-721 crashes into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Manhattan Three people are killed and 14 others are injured in a fire at a six-story apartment building in Manhattan, New York, United States.
Arua Seven people are killed and 13 others critically injured in a collision between a bus and trailer on a road between Arua and Kampala, Uganda.
Explosion at a mine Nine miners are killed and six others are rescued after an explosion at a mine in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia.
Fireworks Twenty-one people are killed and 61 others are injured in an explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan, China.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war The Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, reports a 66% drop in passenger traffic in March 2026 amidst a disruption of air traffic in the Middle East due to the Iran war.
The Rapid Support Forces launch drone attacks at several targets in Khartoum, including the civilian airport. Drone strikes are also reported at the Signal Corps in Khartoum Bahri and Al-Markhiyat camp in northern Omdurman.
2026 Iran war Two people are injured after a residential building in Bukha, Oman, is targeted along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE education ministry orders all schools to shift to remote learning for the week following recent attacks.
The United Arab Emirates reports that it has intercepted three missiles from Iran, while a fourth fell into the sea. This is the first report of missile interceptions since the ceasefire began on April 7.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar hold a phone call to discuss Pakistan's efforts to revive ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the war.
The IRNA confirms that the 22 sailors returned home to Iran at a border terminal in Sistan-Baluchistan.
The Pakistani foreign ministry says that the U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members on the "Touska" and will hand them to Iranian authorities.
A vessel belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is attacked by two drones in the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported.
A fire and explosion is reported on an anchored HMM vessel in the Strait of Hormuz near the United Arab Emirates. No casualties were reported.
Iranian media report that the Iranian navy struck a U.S. Navy warship with two missiles, after it ignored warnings off the coast of Jask. United States Central Command denies the claim that a ship was hit.
Danish shipping company Maersk says that the "Alliance Fairfax", a US-flagged vehicle carrier operated by subsidiary Farrell Lines, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz accompanied by U.S. military assets as part of Project Freedom.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says that two US-flagged merchant vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first vessels to cross the waterway since the start of Project Freedom. Additionally, CENTCOM also says that U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited through the waterway.
Ethiopia Five Ethiopian migrants were killed last week in a series of xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg, South Africa, three of whom were shot dead inside a McDonald's restaurant.
Trafficking of Chinese nationals to scam centers abroad Sri Lankan police arrest 37 Chinese nationals in Colombo suspected of operating an online fraud center and seize electronic devices and SIM cards during the operation.
Mass shootings in the United States Twelve people are wounded in a mass shooting at Arcadia Lake, Oklahoma.
Hantavirus Three people are killed in a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa.
Ambedkar Nagar Eight people are killed after a speeding car plows into a group of bystanders who had gathered to assist two people injured in a motorcycle collision earlier in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
United States Africa Command The United States Africa Command reports that two American soldiers have been reported missing while on a hike near Tan-Tan, Morocco, after taking part in the annual African Lion military exercises.
Monster truck At least three people are killed and 38 others are injured when a monster truck crashes into a crowd at an exhibition event in Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia.
Russia The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade will restrict supplies of popular computers starting 27 May 2026.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war JPMorgan Chase analysts estimate that oil inventories in OECD countries will begin running out between May 9 and May 30.
Mass media in Afghanistan On World Press Freedom Day, Afghan journalists launch the "Kabul Times News" media outlet in exile in France amidst media restrictions in Afghanistan.
War against the Islamic State Puntland regional officials say that they have recaptured the Miraale area following clashes with ISIS members.
Mali War Mountaga Tall, an opposition figure and lawyer critical of the Malian military junta, is kidnapped in Bamako overnight.
Colombian conflict Gunmen on a motorcycle open fire outside a commercial establishment in Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia, killing four people.
2026 Iran war Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghadam says that talks mediated by Pakistan remains firm. However, he also criticizes the United States for “unpredictable and aggressive behaviour” towards peace in the Middle East, and states that talks between Iran and the U.S. would resume if the latter changes its behavior.
A bulk freighter reports being attacked by multiple small craft outside the strait, off Bandar Sirik, Iran.
The U.S. Central Command confirms that the operation, Project Freedom, will start tomorrow to help secure transit in the strait.
United States president Donald Trump announces that the U.S. Navy will start guiding neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow.