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Hajj Pilgrimage Begins Amid War Tensions

The annual Hajj pilgrimage has commenced in Mecca with over 1.5 million Muslims participating, marking an increase of 11,000 pilgrims compared to last year . This significant turnout occurs despite regional instability and a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The pilgrimage takes place against he

May 25, 4:32 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldSecurity

RAF Jet with UK Defense Chief Suffers GPS Jamming Near Russia

An RAF jet carrying UK Defense Secretary John Healey experienced GPS signal jamming for its entire three-hour flight near the Russian border, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred on Thursday as Healey returned from visiting British soldiers in Estonia. The electronic attack disabled

May 25, 1:11 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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WorldSpace

China Launches Shenzhou-23 with Astronauts for Year-Long Mission

China successfully launched its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft on Sunday, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station . One of the astronauts will remain in orbit for a year, marking one of the longest single stays in space and a significant step toward China's goal of sending humans to the moon

May 24, 2:29 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

US-Iran Tensions Rise as Negotiations Near Deal

The United States and Iran are experiencing heightened tensions, marked by military exchanges and conflicting narratives regarding the progress of peace negotiations. The situation has been exacerbated by Iran's tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, leaving more than 20,000 sailors stranded o

May 23, 10:29 PM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

UK Cancels Major Air Show Due to Iran War

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), one of the world's largest military air shows, has been cancelled due to ongoing military operations linked to the Iran war. According to multiple reports, organisers cited uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, which is currently being

May 23, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

France Bans Israeli Minister Over Flotilla Activist Abuse

France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory following his taunting of abducted Global Sumud Flotilla activists. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the decision on X, citing Ben-Gvir's 'reprehensible actions' towards French and Euro

May 23, 12:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Military

Pentagon Releases UFO Sightings Reports

The Pentagon released additional UFO files on Friday, including documents and videos spanning 80 years of reported sightings. According to BBC , witnesses described seeing 'green orbs, discs and fireballs' dating as far back as 1948. More recently, a senior U.S. intelligence officer said he saw 'cou

May 22, 7:06 PM ET·2 min read

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History

Stonehenge Replica Hall Unveiled

English Heritage has unveiled a 7-meter-high reconstruction of a 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall near Stonehenge, offering visitors a glimpse into the lives of prehistoric builders. The £1m project, located near the Stonehenge visitor center on Salisbury Plain, was built entirely by hand over nine mon

May 22, 5:02 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Pauses $14B Taiwan Arms Sale Over Iran War Needs

The United States has temporarily paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan due to munitions needs for the Iran war. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced this at a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, stating that the pause ensures sufficient military supplies for Epic

May 22, 5:02 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump-Lai Call on Hold Amid Taiwan Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump is no longer expected to speak with Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te before Chinese President Xi Jinping's potential trip to the United States this fall, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. The call, which would have been the first direct

May 22, 1:00 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Net Migration Drops to Lowest Since 2012

Net migration to the UK fell by nearly half in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2012 (excluding pandemic years), according to new data from the Home Office and Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figure of 171,000 represents a significant decline from the 331,000 recorded in 2024. The

May 21, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery; Putin Vows Retaliation

Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region overnight. The attack caused a large fire at the facility, which is located more than 500 miles inside Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelensky posted footage on Telegram showing smoke

May 21, 11:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Health

Air France Flight Diverted to Montreal Over Ebola Travel Restrictions

An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal on Wednesday after authorities discovered a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had boarded in error, violating U.S. entry restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Ebola. The diversion came amid heightened concerns

May 21, 11:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Israel Deports Flotilla Activists Amid Global Backlash

Israel has deported hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to breach its naval blockade of Gaza. The decision came after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted videos showing himself taunting handcuffed and kneeling detainees, sparking international outrage. Prime Minister Be

May 21, 11:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UN Adopts Climate Resolution; US Among Few Opposing

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution supporting an International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion that states have legal obligations to address climate change. The non-binding resolution, brought by Pacific island nation Vanuatu and co-sponsored by 90 countrie

May 21, 12:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sierra Leone Receives Nine US Deportees Under Third-Country Deal

Nine West African migrants deported from the United States arrived in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, marking the latest example of third-country deportation deals under the Trump administration. The group included five Ghanaians, two Guineans, one Senegalese, and one Nigerian. The deportees landed at Lu

May 20, 8:24 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Trump Hints at Harder Iran Strikes but Seeks Deal

President Donald Trump suggested the United States might escalate military action against Iran while expressing hope for a diplomatic resolution during his commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday. Trump told graduates that "we hit them very hard"

May 20, 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

UAE Pipeline Progresses as Iran Tightens Hormuz Control

The United Arab Emirates' new crude oil pipeline project, designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, is now 50% complete and on track for its operational start in 2027. According to Reuters , ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber directed state-owned ADNOC to accelerate construction to double export capacity via

May 20, 2:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Russian Jets Intercept British Spy Plane Over Black Sea

Two Russian military jets intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, in what the UK's Ministry of Defence described as a dangerous incident that raised the risk of potential escalation between NATO and Russia. The Royal Air Force (RAF) Rivet Joint aircraft was unarmed

May 20, 2:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Estonia Amid Russian Jamming

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet, part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia on Tuesday. The drone entered Estonian airspace from Russia near Võrtsjärv Lake and the town of Põltsamaa in central Estonia, likely due to Russian electronic jamming.

May 19, 3:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Global Energy Crisis

The Trump administration has extended a 30-day sanctions waiver for Russian oil, allowing the sale and delivery of already loaded Russian oil on tankers at sea. This extension, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on social media, aims to provide temporary access to stranded Russian oil for

May 19, 12:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Greenland Protests US Consulate Opening

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a new American consulate in Nuuk on Friday to oppose Donald Trump's ambitions for greater influence over Greenland. The protest capped a week during which US special envoy Jeff Landry made his first trip to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. The

May 18, 8:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Pope Leo to Address AI in First Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV will issue his first major text as pontiff, an encyclical addressing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. The document, titled Magnifica Humanitas , or Magnificent Humanity, will be presented on May 25 at the Vatican during a public event attended by Christopher Olah, co-founder a

May 18, 3:53 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Rwandan Genocide Suspect Félicien Kabuga Dies in Custody

Félicien Kabuga, a key suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, died while in custody at a hospital in The Hague on Saturday. According to multiple reports, the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals announced his death, noting that Kabuga had been deemed unfit to stand

May 17, 12:10 AM ET·1 min read

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RAF Jet with UK Defense Chief Suffers GPS Jamming Near Russia