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Tensions between the United States and Mexico have escalated as Washington accuses Mexican officials of collaborating with drug traffickers. The situation is the most strained since the 1980s, according to The Guardian.
Benjamin Netanyahu made a covert visit to the United Arab Emirates during the Iran War, meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed to discuss a significant breakthrough in bilateral relations.
Defense Minister Pete Hegseth was questioned by lawmakers about the financial implications of the Iran War, which has so far cost the USA 29 billion dollars.
Olena Selenska and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have arrived in Romania for the 'Bucharest Nine' summit.
US intelligence agencies have found that Iran has restored access to most of its missile sites. According to the report, 30 out of 33 sites along the strategic Strait of Hormuz are operational.
US Donald Trump travels to China to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit aims to strengthen relations between the two countries.
The Israeli Parliament has passed a law to set up a military tribunal to prosecute hundreds of Hamas fighters for their roles in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, amid protests in Jerusalem.
Dmitri Peskov explained President Putin's remarks about a supposed end to the war, attributing them to progress in the peace process and U.S. mediation efforts.
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, California, has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. The prosecution had already filed charges against the 58-year-old in April.
US Donald Trump travels to China to negotiate an end to the Iran war. According to FAZ, the visit will be marked by tensions.
The US has imposed sanctions on a network supporting Iranian oil supply to China to cut off funding for weapons acquisition by Iran.
European allies are increasingly worried about the future of US arms deliveries to Ukraine. Reports indicate that the war in Iran is rapidly depleting US arsenals.
Norway may reignite the discussion on EU membership as Iceland plans a referendum on accession in August.
US Donald Trump criticized the ceasefire between the US and Iran, labeling the Iranian response to a US proposal as "foolish" and "absolutely unacceptable," according to Zeit.
Australian Jim Chalmers has announced that the 2026 budget will tackle citizens' economic concerns, focusing on housing and tax system challenges.
A soldier from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has died during parachute training in Jervis Bay. The incident occurred on Monday evening, as announced by the Department of Defence.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General, expresses concerns about the behavior of the Trump administration and proposes new pathways for international alliances. This is reported by Tagesspiegel.
A recent survey reveals that many Americans doubt the authenticity of assassination attempts on President Donald Trump, believing they are staged.
A 55-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman were arrested in Argentina after a flight from Panama for being caught having sex in Business Class.
The US government has imposed sanctions due to the alleged transport of Iranian oil to China, affecting companies from Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, according to the US Treasury Department.
Pakistan has secretly permitted Iran to station military aircraft at its bases to protect itself from potential US airstrikes, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
US Donald Trump criticized Tehran's response to US peace proposals as completely unacceptable amid ongoing tensions in the Iran War.
Indirect negotiations between the USA and Iran continue to show no progress, with Trump labeling the current ceasefire as extremely weak.
EU foreign ministers have decided on new sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence in the West Bank, following a controversial land appropriation plan by Bezalel Smotrich.
US Donald Trump commented on the current state of the ceasefire in the Iran conflict, describing it as 'incredibly weak'. This comes amid military attacks by the United Arab Emirates on Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Virginia Democrats filed an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision blocking a new congressional district plan approved by voters.
US Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 to discuss the Iran war and trade issues with Beijing, as confirmed by the Chinese government.
Christian Schmidt, the German politician serving as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, is reportedly set to resign. According to Deutschlandfunk, Schmidt is expected to step down from his position in Sarajevo in the coming weeks.
Emmanuel Macron aims to realign his Africa strategy, focusing on partnerships with economically strong countries like Kenya. A two-day summit titled "Africa forward" begins today in Nairobi, as reported by Tagesschau.
Authorities in Cherkasy have identified a 57-year-old man who made headlines for shooting at children picking lilacs. The incident occurred on May 9 and became known through social media monitoring.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi has been moved to a clinic in Tehran due to deteriorating health while in custody.
US Donald Trump dismissed Iran's response to a US proposal for peace talks, calling Tehran's demands "completely unacceptable." This led to a rise in the dollar and oil prices, while stocks remained largely stagnant.
In April, factory prices in China rose by 0.5 percent compared to the previous year, marking the end of a 41-month period of declining prices, influenced by rising energy costs and improved supply-demand dynamics.
Stock futures are down as investors monitor the ongoing negotiations regarding the Iran war. CNBC reports on the developments.
US Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian proposal for peace talks aimed at ending the war, calling Tehran's response to a US initiative "completely unacceptable."
US Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to a US proposal for ending the war as "completely unacceptable." He shared this on his platform Truth Social.
Lars Gerdes, the deputy head of the EU border agency Frontex, considers the risk of arms smuggling from Ukraine into the EU after the end of the Russian invasion to be "high." He made these remarks in an interview with the newspaper WELT.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the ongoing war with Iran in an interview, warning that military actions may need to continue.
Iran has reacted to a US peace proposal amid a fragile ceasefire, while Benjamin Netanyahu warns that the war is not over.
Russia has significantly enhanced its air defense system around Moscow, with over 100 defensive units now stationed near the capital, according to the Kyiv Post.