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Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report
World · May 14, 2026

Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report

UKMTO reports a ship was boarded by unauthorized personnel near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE coast and headed toward Iranian territorial waters.

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Non-Jewish professor says he was fired for calling out Hamas supporters in online post
World · May 14, 2026

Non-Jewish professor says he was fired for calling out Hamas supporters in online post

Canadian professor Paul Finlayson says he was fired for defending Israel on social media amid a wave of antisemitism following the Oct. 7 attacks.

Hamas used sexual violence 'deliberately and systematically' on Oct 7, commission report finds
World · May 14, 2026

Hamas used sexual violence 'deliberately and systematically' on Oct 7, commission report finds

Investigators say Hamas perpetrators deliberately used sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon during the Oct. 7 massacres in southern Israel.

Trump pledges to raise detained pastor's case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit as family pleads for help
World · May 14, 2026

Trump pledges to raise detained pastor's case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit as family pleads for help

Pastor Ezra Jin's daughter speaks about her father's detention in China and Trump's pledge to raise his case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit.

What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit
World · May 14, 2026

What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a moment when both Washington and Beijing are trying to stabilize one of the world’s most consequential rivalries.

Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: ‘Vulnerable to detection’
World · May 14, 2026

Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: ‘Vulnerable to detection’

Iran claims it has deployed small submarines as an "invisible guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, but analyst says the vessels pose limited strategic threat.

Trump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes
World · May 13, 2026

Trump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support" as retired U.S. commanders debate whether to resume military operations against Tehran.

Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'
World · May 12, 2026

Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'

Pakistan denies allowing Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid U.S.-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump says Pakistani mediation efforts have been "great."

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
World · May 12, 2026

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve

Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.

Inside the Christian border town in Lebanon that says it survived by defying Hezbollah
World · May 12, 2026

Inside the Christian border town in Lebanon that says it survived by defying Hezbollah

Residents of Rmeish, a Christian town in southern Lebanon, say they confronted Hezbollah and blocked them from using the village area.

Trump administration rejects UN migration declaration, says 'mass migration was never safe'
World · May 12, 2026

Trump administration rejects UN migration declaration, says 'mass migration was never safe'

The State Department said it objects to U.N. efforts to "advocate and facilitate replacement immigration in the United States and across the broader West."

Macron takes the stage uninvited at Africa summit to scold crowd for 'total lack of respect'
World · May 11, 2026

Macron takes the stage uninvited at Africa summit to scold crowd for 'total lack of respect'

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth-focused session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, calling the disruption "a total lack of respect."

Xi's anti-corruption crackdown sentences former Chinese defense ministers to death
World · May 11, 2026

Xi's anti-corruption crackdown sentences former Chinese defense ministers to death

Two former Chinese defense ministers were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, marking a severe blow in Xi's military purge.

Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert
World · May 11, 2026

Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert

An expert warns Iran's IRGC leadership may flee to Russia amid regime instability after high-stakes U.S. negotiations collapsed and military fractures deepen.

Starmer on the brink: UK PM fights for survival as party takes beating in local elections
World · May 11, 2026

Starmer on the brink: UK PM fights for survival as party takes beating in local elections

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles to save his position as over 60 Labor MPs urge him to step down amid election losses and party rebellion.

Remains recovered of US soldier who went missing in military exercises in Morocco, 2nd soldier still missing
World · May 11, 2026

Remains recovered of US soldier who went missing in military exercises in Morocco, 2nd soldier still missing

The remains of a U.S. soldier were recovered in Morocco's Atlantic waters after he fell off a cliff during a hike, as the search remains for a second missing soldier.

Massive 11,000-carat ruby believed to be second-largest ever found in conflict-ridden country
World · May 11, 2026

Massive 11,000-carat ruby believed to be second-largest ever found in conflict-ridden country

A massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Burma is being hailed as the second-largest ever found in the conflict-ridden country, according to state media.

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor
World · May 10, 2026

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.

China’s undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom
World · May 10, 2026

China’s undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom

Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.

From London synagogues to New York preschools — antisemitic attacks escalating on both sides of the Atlantic
World · May 10, 2026

From London synagogues to New York preschools — antisemitic attacks escalating on both sides of the Atlantic

London rally draws thousands protesting antisemitic attacks as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands zero tolerance and stronger enforcement.

Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband
World · May 10, 2026

Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband

Wang Chunyan claims the the CCP destroyed her family, imprisoned her for seven years and killed her husband in its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners.

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report
World · May 10, 2026

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court
World · May 10, 2026

Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court

A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday
World · May 10, 2026

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.

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