Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island.
Month: May 2026
Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage
Tehran has launched a formal body to manage and charge ships for transit through the Strait of Hormuz in a highly-contested move as tankers pile up in the waterway and peace talks remain deadlocked.
US military attack on Cuba would trigger ‘bloodbath,’ warns Cuban president
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez on Monday issued a sharp warning to the U.S., saying any military action taken against the country from its northern neighbor would result in a “bloodbath” in response. “The threats of military aggression against Cuba from the biggest military power on the planet are already known,” Díaz-Canel said in a post…
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show
Two fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, sending both aircraft crashing to the ground as crew members parachuted to safety.
Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington
Thousands gather on Washington’s National Mall for a ‘Rededicate 250’ prayer rally mixing faith, patriotism and support for Donald Trump.
Iran heads to World Cup training camp in Turkey with no US visas issued
Iran’s national football team is flying to Turkey amid fears over visa approvals from the United States, with limited preparation and no top-tier friendly matches scheduled.
K9 Classroom Chaos: One Dog Refuses to “Follow Instructions”
What Happens Inside the Training Center? The training center was buzzing with energy. Metal equipment clinked in the background, whistles echoed across the gym, and five highly trained K9 dogs stood in formation like they were about to graduate from an elite canine academy. Who Commands the Training Session? At the center of it all…
Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku
Iran’s deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war.
US Trade rep tries to walk back Trump’s remarks on arms for Taiwan
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Sunday attempted to clarify President Donald Trump’s recent threat to withhold arms sales to Taiwan, downplaying suggestions of a rift in U.S. support for the island. In an interview with ABC’s “This Week,” Greer said there is “no change” in American policy on Taiwan, seemingly contradicting comments Trump made last…
Turkic leaders drive their alliance towards an ‘influential geopolitical power centre’
Turkic states’ leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world’s urgent “critical issues”.