As ceasefire talks stall, Russia and Ukraine continue aerial assaults, causing injuries and damage on both sides.

Deadly tornadoes and severe storms claimed 34 lives across the US, with Missouri among the hardest-hit states.

The US launched major air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels after repeated attacks on Red Sea shipping routes.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stranded on the ISS for nine months, are finally set to return to earth

Merz declares Germany is back as the country secures major defence and infrastructure funding ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote.

A senior Islamic State leader, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa, has been killed in a joint Iraqi and US-led coalition operation.

The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, as diplomatic tensions between Washington and Pretoria continue to escalate.

US immigration authorities have arrested Palestinian activist Kordia in New Jersey, citing an expired student visa from 2022, DHS announced.

Zelensky has claimed Russia is delaying ceasefire talks in order to extend the war.

The US Education Department is investigating over 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Over a million people in Myanmar will lose WFP food aid next month due to funding shortfalls

Trump says US had “good and productive” discussions with Putin, urging him to spare thousands of “surrounded” Ukrainian troops.

Columbia University has taken disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied a campus building during demonstrations.

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has apologised for gifting lawmakers, sparking criticism that could threaten budget approval and his political standing.

Measles cases in Europe hit a 25-year high in 2024 as declining vaccination rates fuel a resurgence.

Taiwan’s President has called China a “foreign hostile force,” announcing national security measures amid rising tensions. 

Portugal will hold a snap parliamentary election on May 18 after the centre-right government collapsed

US Courts have ordered the reinstatement of thousands of workers terminated by the Trump and Musk- led layoffs

Passengers were evacuated as an American Airlines plane caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport.

Global displacement could rise by 6.7 million next year, an aid group warns, amid worsening humanitarian funding cuts.