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Drone hits cargo ship off Qatar’s coast, while Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates repel attacks.

As gasoline prices have ratcheted higher across the US due to the war in Iran, several Midwestern states have seen the steepest increases. That’s putting a strain on many of the voters Republicans need at the midterm elections in November to keep control of Congress.

Kuwait detected several drones ​in its airspace and a ship was struck off Qatar as the ceasefire between the US and Iran is tested. Follow DW for more.

Writing by Narges Mohammadi, arrested 14 times for activism, offers a disturbing insight into treatment In an exclusive extract of writing smuggled from prison in Iran, the Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has described the “torture” of solitary confinement, and her systematic medical neglect by the prison system. The writing from the past decade will be part of a soon to be published memoir that gives a rare and alarming insight into the treatment of Mohammadi, who is in critical condition. It details beatings, constant interrogations, deprivation of medical care and long stretches in solitary confinement during her numerous imprisonments. Continue reading...

Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.

The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz focused attention on other maritime chokepoints. Experts warn that waterways like the Taiwan Strait or the Strait of Malacca are increasingly being used as geopolitical leverage.

Our reporter Emma Bubola visits the foothills of the Argentine Andes to find out why a giant Chinese-sponsored telescope is sitting dismembered.

It was widely believed that the United States and Israel could militarily defeat Iran, a notion reinforced by the "12-day war" of the previous year, which left Iran without air defenses and with its nuclear program in disarray. However, the problem is that this year, starting on February 28th, the goal was to bring an end to the Islamic Republic (IR), a goal that has not been achieved. Its mere survival is now considered a victory, along with the transformation of the Strait of Hormuz into an international economic crisis. More than any military success on Iran's part – which today lacks both an air force and a navy – it is the automatic mechanism of international maritime insurance that has been at play, halting ships. The mere threat and the firing of shots from a small boat have been enough for insurance companies to immediately halt navigation in those waters. Washington's decision was to block all trade with Iranian ports, seeking a double effect: to bankrupt Iran's economy and to cause its oil wells to collapse due to the inability to sell its oil. In other words, a devastating effect that could be achieved without the need for troops on the ground, forcing Tehran to negotiate. However, this has not yielded the expected results due to the internal divisions between politicians within the regime who are willing to negotiate, and the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), the de facto power today, who have rejected any agreement. In the Middle East, where too many things change, it is difficult to use the term...

Relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington expected a response within hours. But there have been no signs of movement from Tehran ‌on the proposal, which would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s...

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on Saturday, as Washington continued to wait for Tehran’s response to its latest proposal for a peace deal. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.

Open letter criticizing the invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with "racism and inflammatory rhetoric." Political leaders have been invited to a rally opposing antisemitism on Sunday, with British Jews hoping the "silent majority" will join them for a "million mensch march" across central London. The prime minister, Keir Starmer, is considering attending the Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, which is backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, while the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to speak. The Liberal Democrats' leader, Ed Davey, has also been invited. Continue reading...

Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia also emphasized that the military conflict against the United States and Israel had forced Iran "to use the geopolitical potential of the Strait of Hormuz" and that the Islamic Republic was now "exercising sovereignty" over it

In the coming hours, a special procedure will be implemented for the disembarkation of passengers. The five French citizens will be repatriated today.

Richard Hext, chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, said that, the industry’s main priorities at the moment are ensuring that crew members have food and drinking water, as well as providing emotional support

East-west pipeline allows oil company to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz and keep pumping

France's far-right leaders have met the ambassadors of Germany and Israel in recent months as their party, once deemed antisemitic, seeks to court foreign envoys in the run-up to next year's presidential elections.

Ceremony organisers taking event procedures ‘extremely seriously’ after broadcast of racial slur in February Continue reading...

Fraudsters exploit confusion or anxiety over new IHT rules by offering a ‘safe haven’ for savings pots The caller pitches a great deal. Shift the moneysaved in your pension and reinvest it in a scheme overseas where you can avoid it being caught under next year’s changes to the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system. From April next year, any money left in a defined contribution pension after your death, which is most workplace and all private pensions, will be pulled into the IHT net. Continue reading...

Denis Pushilin stated that he has no doubts that a number of European countries, particularly Germany, possess the technical capabilities, but that this issue can be resolved through political means.

Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized all 27 drones with which Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on May 10.

Vietnam has become the latest country to enter talks to buy India’s supersonic BrahMos missile – and at least 15 more are reportedly interested – as defence ministries across Asia and elsewhere increasingly look beyond Western-made systems. New Delhi and Hanoi are in advanced negotiations over a potential US$700 million deal, with talks progressing during Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit to India this week, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other...

The cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla early Sunday morning. Passengers will be disembarked there following a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in three deaths and has put international health authorities on alert. The ship arrived escorted by a vessel from the Civil Guard. Part of the crew will then continue on to the Netherlands. This is a developing story.

From February 24, 2022, to May 10, 2026, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine amounted to approximately 1,341,110 personnel, including 840 soldiers killed or wounded over the past 2 hours.

India and Pakistan each claim strategic successes after the four-day conflict, as tensions continue to simmer.

Revolutionary Guard issue warning as Trump awaits Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for peace deal Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on Saturday, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position. “Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centres in the region and enemy ships,” the force said, a day after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Continue reading...

Fifteen civilians were evacuated under shelling from the frontline town of Beryslav in the Kherson region.

The base in Iraq allowed Israel to get closer to the battlefield in Iran. According to a report, Israel deployed search-and-rescue teams to respond more quickly

The Ukrainian company AIDronesUA produces a ground-based robotic evacuation complex called "Maul," designed to transport wounded soldiers from the most dangerous areas of the frontline without putting additional crews at risk. It was developed together with the First Separate Medical Battalion.

Support for Ukraine remains the position of the majority in Germany, but in society and within part of the governing coalition it is still not sufficiently understood that this is not about charity, but about protecting one's own security and the European order.

Russia’s Almaz-Antey Group continues cooperating with aviation administrations and air navigation service providers in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Deputy Director General Dmitry Savitsky said

US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop If all goes to plan over the next few days – and that is a big if – Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping, China’s leader. The trip will mark the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a decade. The last visit was also made by Trump, during his first term, in 2017. Continue reading...

Defence minister plans Washington trip after Chancellor Friedrich Merz falls out with US president

Consumer credit fintech issued more new personal loans than any other UK lender

As Reform UK’s leader aims for government, he must juggle a growing crowd of admirers and influence-seekers

CFO Victor Vial says world trading routes will be permanently reshaped after the conflict

Mexican capital is changing hands and hence its destiny. As the largest wealth transfer in recent history gains momentum, younger heirs are diversifying and moving away from the industrial model that built their grandparents’ fortunes, instead directing their investments towards international markets. This silent but sustained shift occurs in parallel with the loss of confidence and the economic slowdown in the country, and threatens to accelerate the lack of productive domestic investment. Seguir leyendo

Kim Rivers, 48, founder and CEO of the cannabis company Trulieve, will never forget December 18, 2025. The Florida entrepreneur was among the guests in the Oval Office when U.S. President Donald Trump signed the historic order to reclassify marijuana in the United States as a lower-risk drug, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The president's order, which recently took effect, does not legalize recreational marijuana nationwide, but it allows companies like Trulieve to operate with far better tax treatment and opens the door to scientific and medical research in an industry valued at more than $30 billion. Political favors and a legal scandal Kim Rivers's husband, John "J.T." Burnette, was sentenced in 2021 to three years in prison and a $1.25 million fine on corruption charges involving bribes to Tallahassee officials and efforts to influence public decisions affecting real estate projects and state regulations. He was also accused of attempting to shape state legislation—including rules related to the cannabis sector—by pushing for regulatory requirements that would benefit certain actors and make it harder for competitors to enter the market. Rivers was neither investigated nor implicated. She received immediate backing from Trulieve's board of directors, which helped her remain insulated from the scandal and preserve her position without damage to her professional reputation.

More than 100 people aboard a cruise ship that departed from Fort Lauderdale in Florida last month have fallen ill from norovirus, according to the US Centres for Disease Control. The Caribbean Princess, a Princess Cruises ship, departed from Port Everglades on April 28 for an 11-day voyage, according to Cruise Mapper. But on Thursday, the CDC announced that 102 passengers and 13 crew members were sick and had been isolated. There are more than 4,000 people on board, according to the CDC. The...

The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

This East Coast US state is home to 12% of the world's capacity for the massive data centers essential to AI, which it has attracted largely through tax breaks. Local residents are especially concerned about their environmental impact.

While leading US artificial intelligence developers such as Anthropic and OpenAI unveil new models with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities, China is also aggressively scaling up its own AI-driven cyber defence market. Anthropic’s Mythos, launched in April, sparked a rapid global response due to its ability to discover and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities with unprecedented speed and efficiency. “Our assessment is that China’s own Mythos will definitely emerge, though currently the overall...

INCHEON, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday that South...

The search for two missing Singaporean hikers ⁠after a volcanic ⁠eruption of Mount Dukono ⁠was still hampered by continuous eruptions and bad weather on Sunday, an Indonesian official said, though they were feared to be dead. Some 150 personnel with two thermal drones have been deployed since ‌Sunday morning, the head of local rescue agency Iwan Ramdani said, with the focus of the search around 100-150 metres (492 feet) of the crater rim. “However, Mount Dukono continues to erupt and rain is...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday warned Democrats against forming alliances with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), accusing the former lawmaker of being a "proven bigot." At an event hosted by the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics, a student asked Ocasio-Cortez about working across the aisle with Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Tim Burchett.

A large chunk of the world’s sulfur comes from Persian Gulf oil refineries and gas plants and has been choked off at the Strait of Hormuz

British anti-royalists held a "No Kings" protest outside Buckingham Palace in London.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has achieved what appears less like a reprieve and more like a postponement of the inevitable. Following Thursday's local elections, his Labour Party's position is bleak by almost any historical standard. It lost approximately 1,500 council seats in England, failed to unseat the Scottish National Party in Scotland, and, most symbolically, ceded Wales to Plaid Cymru for the first time in over a century. Meanwhile, far-right politician Nigel Farage's Reform UK continued its advance across Labour's former strongholds, while the Green Party strengthened its hold on younger, progressive voters. Despite the panic in Westminster, there appears to be no immediate move to remove the prime minister. A few members of parliament have publicly questioned his leadership, but Cabinet ministers and backbench organizers have not yet crossed the line from despair to open revolt. Starmer will survive for now because the party, particularly its influential soft-left faction, seems to be waiting for Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Burnham's allies expect him to return to Westminster within months through a by-election triggered by the resignation of a sympathetic Labour MP – a prospect that is already influencing calculations within the party. Burnham's popularity is currently rising, while that of former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is waning, amid concerns that she is less popular with voters. Health Secretary Wes Str…

Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.

Global oil stockpiles dropped by about 4.8 million barrels a day between March 1 and April 25, the news agency said

SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked a North Korea...

Russian President condemns Western support that has allowed Ukraine to resist, and requests talks with Gerhard Schröder, in remarks following a significantly reduced Victory Day parade. Vladimir Putin stated that he believes the war in Ukraine is nearing its end. These remarks came a few hours after he had vowed to defeat Ukraine at Moscow's most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years. "I think that the matter is coming to an end," Putin told reporters regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe's deadliest conflict since the Second World War. He said he would be willing to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe, and that his preferred negotiating partner would be Germany's former chancellor Gerhard Schröder.

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

According to the portal, the mediators are urging both parties to de-escalate and focus on getting a deal

The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and the Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, met this Saturday in Miami with the Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, to discuss the situation in Iran. "The Secretary expressed his appreciation for the alliance with Qatar on a number of issues," said State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott in a statement about the meeting between Rubio and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is also the Foreign Minister of Qatar. The meeting took place as the United States awaits a response from Iran to its peace proposal. "They discussed U.S. support for Qatar's defense, and the importance of close coordination to address threats and promote stability and security throughout the Middle East," the statement noted. The meeting was part of a series of diplomatic efforts aimed at moving towards a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, in the context of an escalation of low-intensity attacks and ongoing negotiations. The United States and Qatar discussed a one-page memorandum of understanding that would serve as a basis for broader negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Iran. According to the U.S. State Department, the immediate goal was to establish a cessation of hostilities and lay the groundwork for a lasting peace, although authorities in the Iranian regime have not yet…

China aims for artificial intelligence to become a new driver of economic growth, impacting everything from factory automation to scientific breakthroughs. However, the economic benefits promised by AI may be more difficult to achieve outside of the country's major technology centers. Recent studies indicate that AI will exacerbate regional inequalities. Large cities with abundant talent, capital, and innovative companies are best positioned to adopt the technology, while smaller cities and rural areas may struggle to keep pace. According to analysts, the...

Investors are looking for further signs of easing tensions between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping to help remove an overhang on Chinese markets, with geopolitical and trade issues in focus.

Banking groups are floating last-minute changes to a compromise on stablecoin yield as a key Senate panel begins considering a landmark digital asset bill.

A large crowd of visitors attended the opening day of the event in Venice. Buttafuoco has invited the Pope. A mystery surrounds the business visas for guests visiting Moscow: an Italian entrepreneur has requested them.

The letter, signed by representatives from various countries, was released after the resignation of the jury.

Rubio and Witkoff met with the Prime Minister of Doha, Al Thani. In Lebanon, Israel is causing widespread casualties: 17 people have died. Bahrain has arrested dozens of Shia Muslims.

For the first time, the regime has spoken about the condition of the detainee. "He will speak at the appropriate time." U.S. intelligence agencies had reported that he was near death.

Amjad Taha: "They cannot control the Strait; what they are doing is a violation of the law."

The president said, "I have always been there for your country, but you have not." He once again invoked the idea of reducing the American contingent.

Crosetto: "We are not at war with Washington; we need a broad coalition." He made the appeal to Parliament for a bipartisan vote.

In New York, a reception was held for the newly appointed "ambassador" of the Vatican. Following Rubio's visit to Rome, this confirms the continuation of the diplomatic line.

The leader of Italia Viva stated: "The former prime minister has changed his mind about Putin, the euro, and NATO. He detested Macron and adored the U.S. president. Now, the Brothers of Italy are singing the Marseillaise."

A subdued ceremony was held in Red Square to commemorate the anniversary of Victory Day. "Our soldiers are fighting against a force supported by NATO." However, the President told the President of the European Council: "I have never refused to speak with you. Mr. Fico informed me that Zelensky wants to meet with me. Okay, but only after an agreement."

Russian President Vladimir Putin has designated him as the "preferred" negotiator for talks with Europe. He was the architect, when he was Chancellor, of the most controversial European energy project, the Russian-German gas pipeline Nord Stream.

Ruslan Bortnik, director of the Kyiv Institute of Politics: "Russia sent signals to the Trump administration, indicating its willingness to use ballistic missiles, and possibly even hinting at a nuclear threat."

Just a few days had passed since "Pet Sounds" arrived in record stores. The dense and emotional music began to emanate from the speakers as it spun on turntables. And it likely took the reviewer for the magazine "Melody Maker," Don Traynor, only a few hours of listening to form a clear opinion of the album. He captured his conclusion in a couple of lines. "Brian Wilson, the leader of the Beach Boys, is a genius, I believe," he wrote in an article published on May 21, 1966. "One must use a very special word to capture the exceptional, astonishing, and blinding talent of this 23-year-old, whose mastery of popular music is absolute." Released on May 16th of that year, "Pet Sounds" was Brian Wilson's response to the creative surge that was beginning to sweep through pop music. The world was changing; influences were crossing from one side of the Atlantic to the other. At that time, Bob Dylan was releasing his seminal "Blonde on Blonde," recorded entirely in Nashville. Meanwhile, the Beatles were immersed in the sonic exploration that they captured on the eclectic "Revolver," and the Byrds were soaring to new heights with "Fifth Dimension," their most ambitious album. And although Wilson had withdrawn from touring with the group to focus solely on songwriting, he couldn't be left behind. A glimpse of his genius can be found in "Today!" (1965), one of the first albums where he attempted to go beyond the typical...

The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appointed Lieutenant General Raja Subramani as the new Minister of Defense this Saturday, amidst heightened tensions with its neighboring country, Pakistan, stemming from the conflict in Kashmir. "A highly decorated officer with over four decades of distinguished service, Lieutenant General Raja Subramani currently serves as a military advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat since September 2025," a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense stated in a social media message. Subramani, who previously served as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff, assumes the position at a time when the Indian Armed Forces are undergoing their most significant transformation since the country's independence from the British Empire in 1947. The outgoing Minister of Defense, General Anil Chauhan, announced a "roadmap" last April to reorganize the Armed Forces following the American model – integrating land, naval, and air forces – with the aim of ending the limited coordination between the different branches. The Indian Ministry of Defense also announced this Saturday that Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the head of the Indian Navy, replacing Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who will retire in May 2026. Indian authorities have repeatedly accused Pakistan of supporting various…

A muddled picture about the state of the conflict with Iran emerged from the White House and President Trump this week, as a flurry of developments in the Gulf collided with mixed messages about the U. S. strategy for ending the 10-week conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.   President Trump announced the launch of…

International concern over the health of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has grown after she was hospitalized for nine days in a hospital in Zanjan, in northern Iran. According to her close circle, the prognosis is grim. "We are not only fighting for Narges' freedom, we are fighting to keep her heart beating," said her lawyer, Chirinnne Ardakani, who warned that the 54-year-old woman is currently "between life and death." Mohammadi is a journalist and is known for her tireless activism against the death penalty and the mandatory wearing of the veil. Since December 12th, she has been imprisoned after being arrested in Mashhad following her criticism of Iranian religious authorities during a memorial service for lawyer Josrou Alikordi, who had died weeks earlier under "mysterious circumstances." Since then, her loved ones have reported that she has lost approximately 20 kilograms (about 44 pounds) during her imprisonment. The activist's condition deteriorated sharply in the Zanyán prison, in northern Iran. According to reports from her support committee, Mohammadi suffered two alleged heart attacks – the first on March 24th and the second on May 1st – which prompted her recent transfer to the hospital due to a worsening condition. For 25 years, Mohammadi has faced multiple arrests and trials for her humanitarian work. Last February, she received a new sentence of six years for...

Broderick was serving a life sentence in California over killings and last month transferred to a medical center Betty Broderick, who became infamous for the 1989 killings of her former husband and his new wife in a case that shocked the country and inspired movies and books, has died at the age of 78 while still serving a life sentence. Representatives from the California department of corrections and rehabilitation confirmed to NBC News that Elizabeth A Broderick was moved from the California prison where she had been transferred to a medical center on 18 April. She died the following Friday. Continue reading...

The U. S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.

Regarding the negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran, U.S. President Trump stated on the 9th, "Iran still strongly desires to reach an agreement. You will soon find out." This statement echoed his previous remarks. While President Trump had indicated that he expected to receive a response from the Iranian side by the 8th, the future of the negotiations remains uncertain.

Foreign affairs are not a series of disconnected episodes. They are a test of whether nations learn from history and act with foresight. The United States has often failed that test. It forgets that unchecked aggression leads to wider wars and that removing governments without building new authority invites chaos. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iran’s destabilising role in the Middle East and the collapse of Libya and Afghanistan all testify to what happens when those lessons are ignored. China,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this Saturday that he is willing to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a third country, but only if a definitive peace agreement is on the table to end the conflict with Kyiv. "A meeting in a third country would be possible, but only if a definitive agreement on a peace treaty is reached, which should be designed with a long-term perspective," he said in statements to the press, as reported by the TASS news agency. Putin also stated that, so far, Ukraine has not presented any proposals for a prisoner exchange, as stipulated in the three-day ceasefire agreement reached between the parties and announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. On another note, journalists asked the Russian leader about his decision not to display military equipment during the Victory Day parade, which commemorates the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. "We decided that we would hold the commemorative events without the display of military equipment, not only for security reasons, but above all because the armed forces must focus their attention on the final defeat of the enemy within the framework of the special military operation," he said, referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Record high oil prices, war with Iran, and controversial immigration policies are just some of the issues for voters. NPR's Domenico Montanaro talks about covering this year's complex midterms.

In a notable shift this year, the parade took place without tanks, missiles and other equipment put on display every year since 2008.

They were among over 90 people detained for taking part in a group formed with the intention of committing willful group violence and carrying prohibited weapons, police said.

The world number 1 dominated the Austrian player, winning 6-3, 6-4. "It's wonderful to see the enthusiasm of so many children at the Foro Italico. They are the future, and it's important that they have this passion."

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, during an off-site meeting in Mykolaiv, adopted a series of decisions aimed at addressing key challenges in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.

Russia and Ukraine have indicated their willingness to accept the three-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Trump, starting on the 9th. However, both sides have announced that the other is not adhering to the ceasefire, highlighting the difficulty in achieving a lasting truce.

The Russian leader proposes Schroeder. "Trump is eager to reach an agreement, but negotiations require time."

Last year, a military conflict erupted between India and Pakistan. Although a ceasefire agreement was reached a year ago, both countries have maintained a hardline stance, continuing to take countermeasures, and tensions remain high.

Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine conflict was coming to an end. Russia’s 2022 ‌invasion of Ukraine triggered the most serious crisis in relations between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when many people feared the world was on the brink of nuclear war. “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” Putin told reporters of the Ukraine war. Putin was speaking in the Kremlin after Russia held its ⁠most scaled-back Victory Day...

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced today, Saturday, the arrest of 41 individuals accused of being linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran. According to a statement released by the ministry on social media, "security services have uncovered an organization linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the Wilayat al-Faqih ideology (a Shia political doctrine)." "Forty-one individuals from the main organization have been arrested, and legal proceedings are being completed against them," the statement on social media said. The arrests were reportedly based on investigations by the Public Prosecutor's Office in cases of "espionage with foreign entities" and "sympathy with Iranian aggression." The latter refers to Iran's retaliatory attacks against several Arab countries, including Bahrain, in response to the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on February 28th. While the Bahraini Ministry of Interior did not provide details about the identities of the 41 detainees, they did indicate that search and investigation operations are ongoing to identify more individuals involved with the organization. View this post on Instagram

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

Frustration is growing among Trump supporters over delays in the launch of the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, initially promised for 2025.

This was not only for security reasons, but primarily because the armed forces must focus their attention on the final defeat of the enemy in the special military operation, Russian president said

This Saturday, a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, proposed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, began. The start of this truce was intended to coincide with Victory Day, which commemorates the arrival of the Russian army in Berlin and the fall of the Nazi regime in Europe. In a press conference held on this day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "We decided to celebrate it, but without a display of military equipment, because the armed forces must focus their attention on the final defeat of the enemy within the framework of the special military operation." In recent hours, photographs have been shared showing celebrations in Moscow, depicting a Red Square that is less crowded than usual. For its part, Ukraine issued a special decree, within the framework of this ceasefire, stating that drones would be prohibited from approaching the Red Square, and in what has been interpreted as ironic, they shared the exact coordinates of this area. President Trump announced this ceasefire on Friday, at which time he also announced that this measure would be accompanied by the exchange of one thousand prisoners from both sides. "Hopefully, this is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard-fought war. Negotiations to end this major conflict, the largest since World War II, are ongoing, and we are getting closer every day," he stated through his social media platform...

The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that Democrats are justified in their anger about the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision this week to strike down a new congressional map. "Today, the Virginia Supreme Court ignored the will of the people and overturned those democratically chosen maps," the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee wrote.

During their talks, the Abkhaz leader invited the Russian president to visit the republic at any convenient time

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faced a new setback to his leadership on Saturday when a former minister said she would challenge him for the top job if no one else stepped forward. Starmer’s Labour Party recorded the worst losses of a governing party in municipal polls since 1995, prompting a growing number of his ‌own lawmakers to call on him to quit. To try to shore up his position in the party earlier on Saturday, he named two influential...

The Russian leader stressed that Russia appreciates the personal participation of senior officials from Republika Srpska in the commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War