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.
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2026 Iran war The Pakistani Foreign Ministry says that foreign minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call to discuss the regional situation and efforts by Pakistan to revive ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war.
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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.
Mass shootings in the United States Twelve people are wounded in a mass shooting at Lake Arcadia, Oklahoma.
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.
Hantavirus Three people are killed in a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa.
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 two people are killed and 37 others are injured when a monster truck crashes into a crowd at an exhibition event in Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia.
Russian 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.
Colombian conflict Gunmen on a motorcycle open fire outside a commercial establishment in Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia, killing four people.
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.
Middle Eastern crisis 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.
2026 Kentucky Derby In horse racing, American horse Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby after entering the race with 24–1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the derby.
2025–26 Polish Cup In association football, Górnik Zabrze beats Raków Częstochowa 2–0 in the final to win their 7th Polish Cup.
2026 Peruvian general election The National Jury of Elections launches a comprehensive audit of Peru's presidential election first round after reported irregularities, with results showing leading candidates separated by a narrow margin and multiple contested tally sheets under review.
2026 Niuean general election Niueans vote to elect 20 members of the Assembly amid a cost-of-living crisis. Incumbent prime minister Dalton Tagelagi is running for re-election in Alofi South, seeking a third term in office.
2026 Bolivian Air Force Lockheed C-130 crash Bolivian law enforcement authorities arrest the pilot and co-pilot of a military cargo plane that crashed near El Alto International Airport, killing 22 people, and place them in pre-trial detention on involuntary manslaughter charges.
2026 May Day protests Lawyer associations say that all 576 protesters who were detained during yesterday’s May Day protests in Istanbul, Turkey, are released.
Eswatini–Taiwan relations Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini after an earlier trip was cancelled when several countries revoked overflight permissions, a move attributed by Taiwanese officials to pressure from China.
District Reserve Guard Three personnel of the District Reserve Guard are killed and another is injured after an improvised explosive device detonated during a demining operation in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.
Massage parlor Six people are killed and five others are rescued in a fire at a massage parlor in Lingbao City, Henan, China.
Vivek Vihar At least nine people are killed and several others are injured in a fire at a four-story residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara district, Delhi, India.
Bamboo Sixteen people are killed and 21 others are injured when a truck carrying bamboo overturns in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
2026 Ōtsuchi wildfires Wildfires in Ōtsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, are brought under control after burning about 1,600 hectares for 11 days, marking one of the country's largest fires in decades.
2026 Kenya floods At least 10 people are killed after heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in several regions of Kenya.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war The General Civil Aviation Authority says that the United Arab Emirates has resumed normal traffic operations and lifted temporary precautions imposed during the start of the war on February 28.
In the U.S., Spirit Airlines ceases operations following a failed government bailout deal and oil price surges amidst the Iran war.
Sudanese civil war Five civilians are killed in a drone strike launched by the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, Sudan.
Mali War EgyptAir cancels Hajj flights to and from Mali amidst a crisis in which separatist and Islamist militants are targeting the Malian military-led junta.
Middle East crisis Forty-one people have been killed in the last 24 hours in a series of Israeli airstrikes across multiple locations in Lebanon.
The U.S. Central Command says that the U.S. has redirected its 48th vessel attempting to exit or enter an Iranian port since the start of the blockade.
Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan via an intermediary.