United States Space Force The United States Space Force successfully launches its X-37B robotic spacecraft on a classified mission from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station via an Atlas V rocket. Though little is known about the classified program, the spacecraft is expected to deploy a satellite into orbit, and test the "power-beaming technology".
Afghan president Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah sign a power-sharing deal to end a months long political turmoil that hampered the peace process.
Thirty-fifth government of Israel Israel's new unity government is sworn in, after 18 months of rule by a caretaker government.
Hash oil Investigators launch a criminal probe into yesterday's fire and subsequent explosion at a hash oil manufacturing building in downtown Los Angeles, which injured a dozen responding firefighters.
China–United States relations United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns China that the expulsion of 13 U.S. journalists could affect the U.S. assessment of Hong Kong’s status.
Madagascar reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure.
Air Force A jet from the Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds crashes into a house in Kamloops, British Columbia, killing one pilot and injuring another.
Coronavirus recession Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell says U.S. economic recovery from the recession could take until the end of 2021.
Ituri conflict A militia kills 20 villagers in an overnight attack in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Somali civil war The Governor of Somalia's Mudug region, Ahmed Muse Nur, and three of his bodyguards are killed in a suicide car bombing. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for the assassination.
Libyan Civil War The Government of National Accord reports that seven civilians are killed, including a child, after Khalifa Haftar's forces fire heavy artillery on a shelter in Tripoli.
May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Taliban militants attack a checkpoint in Logar, Afghanistan, killing eight security personnel and wounding five others.