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Putin and Bahrain king call for diplomatic end to Iran crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a high-level phone conversation on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral ties while calling for an urgent diplomatic resolution to the ongoing security crisis in Iran.

25 May 2026-17:04
Estonia warns Europe against falling for Putin’s peace bait

Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to drag European nations into peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine—but not because he actually wants to end the conflict, according to Estonia’s top diplomat.

25 May 2026-17:00
At least 19 hospitalized after alleged spraying incident in Tokyo

25 May 2026-16:58
Congo halts mining in parts of South Kivu over fraud

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued a blanket three-month suspension on all mining activities across key territories in its South Kivu province, moving aggressively to choke off illegal mining networks and mineral smuggling.

25 May 2026-16:55
Shehbaz, Xi vow to deepen Pakistan-China strategic cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with China during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping held alongside celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

25 May 2026-16:40
Israel warns Tyre residents to flee ahead of imminent strikes

The Israeli military has issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in southern Lebanon’s major coastal city of Tyre and its surrounding areas, signaling that heavy airstrikes are imminent.

25 May 2026-16:38
Western Europe braces for severe early summer heatwave

25 May 2026-16:18
WHO warns Ebola epidemic is outpacing emergency response

The World Health Organization has issued a grim warning regarding a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, admitting that the deadly virus is currently spreading faster than international response teams can contain it.

25 May 2026-16:15
Cambodia pardons ex-opposition leader Kem Sokha

25 May 2026-16:04
Israeli minister demands Beirut buildings fall for every drone

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has called for a massive, disproportionate military escalation against Lebanon, demanding the destruction of 10 buildings in Beirut for every explosive drone launched by Hezbollah.

25 May 2026-15:53