Israel Deports Hundreds of Flotilla Activists
Israel has released and begun deporting hundreds of international activists who tried to breach its naval blockade of Gaza, a legal group working with the flotilla said.
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Iran President Pledges Full Support for Armed Forces
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged his government’s full backing for strengthening the country’s armed forces, saying state resources will be aligned with strategic defence needs. He made the remarks during a...
Khamenei: Enriched Uranium Must Stay in Iran
Tehran, May 21 — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered that the country’s stockpile of enriched uranium “should not leave the country,” rejecting a key U.S. demand in ongoing negotiations, Reuters...
Mountain Day 2026: Japan’s Celebration of Nature
Mountain Day 2026 is Japan's national holiday dedicated to appreciating mountains and the natural world. It falls on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Many schools, government offices, and businesses close, and people use the...
Seagull Splashes King Charles During Northern Ireland Visit
Newcastle, Northern Ireland — A seagull left a messy reminder during King Charles III's visit to Newcastle on Wednesday, dropping droppings that struck the monarch's suit jacket and splattered others nearby, including...
Israel Detains Gaza Flotilla Activists After Naval Interception
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and are detaining activists at an Israeli port before transferring them to prison, rights groups and flotilla organisers said. The organisers said the mission...
Groups Sue to Move Three Depressed Johannesburg Zoo Elephants
Animal welfare organizations have launched a court case seeking the relocation of three elephants from Johannesburg Zoo, arguing the animals are depressed and would fare better in a larger conservation park. The lawsuit...
Heavy rains in southern, central China kill at least 10
Torrential rains across southern and central China have caused widespread flooding and killed at least 10 people, officials and state media reported. The downpours have closed schools and businesses, disrupted transport...
Israel Intercepts 41 Flotilla Vessels; 10 Still En Route
Istanbul, May 19, 2026 — Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say Israeli forces have intercepted 41 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, while 10 vessels remain underway toward Gaza.
Two Killed, Four Wounded in El Ejido Shooting; Suspect Arrested
At least two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting that took place overnight in El Ejido, a town in southern Spain, police said on Tuesday. Authorities said a suspect has been detained in connection...
US tourists arrested after entering Ichikawa Zoo monkey enclosure
Two US nationals were arrested by Japanese authorities after one of them entered the monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo while the other recorded the stunt.
Kyrgyzstan Urges UN Security Council Reform for Fairer Representation
Kyrgyzstan urged reform of the United Nations Security Council to create a more equitable, inclusive system that better represents developing, small and landlocked states. In a formal address to fellow heads of state...