2026 News Archive

Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.

The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.

The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.

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The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.

The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

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The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

Trump China Visit News Live Updates: One day into US President Donald Trump’s visit to China for trade talks, both he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have exchanged toasts at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and hailed their relationship as the world’s most 'consequential.'

International Sports News: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is already shaping up to be unlike anything football fans have seen before. This time, the spotlight will not stay on th.

China remains the world's most energy-intensive economy and top power consumer, but commodities analysts monitoring the country's raw material needs may have to tweak their models to account for key structural shifts in its economic makeup.

NFL News: The NFL world cannot seem to stop talking about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. What began as a personal controversy has now become one of the league’.

Former U.S. diplomat Marshall Billingslea said Thursday that President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping represents the kind of high-level diplomacy expected between the world's two largest economies.

International Sports News: Alexander Zverev did not hold back after a new Tennis Channel video sparked unexpected controversy online. The German tennis star openly accused the c.

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streamex Corp. ('Streamex” or the 'Company”) (NASDAQ: STEX), a technology company focused on the tokenization of commodity real-world assets, today announced that it has filed its Q1 2026 financial results and will host an earnings and corporate update presentation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: Government SPMR College of Commerce, first ever in its academic history, inaugurated its prestigious two-day international conference on “Manoeuvering Business, Society and Culture in the New World Order”. The grand inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of eminent academicians, policymakers, administrators, researchers, industry experts and students from across the country and abroad. Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education and Social Welfare, Government of J&K, Sakeena Masood Itoo, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday for a meeting with the country's interior minister, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the island since the Trump administration began intensifying its pressure campaign against the Communist government.

An analysis by the Public Health Agency of Canada says there is a high risk of measles transmission in this country during the FIFA World Cup.

President Trump's concluding day in China on May 15, 2026, features a lighter agenda focused on personal diplomacy with President Xi Jinping.

OTTAWA — An analysis by the Public Health Agency of Canada says there is a high risk of measles transmission in this country during the FIFA World Cup.

Despite concerns over an outbreak in Argentina, the risk of hantavirus spreading widely in the United States during next month's World Cup remains incredibly low, Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brian Christine told Newsmax on Thursday.

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Recent naval tensions have flared in the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to global oil supply, involving Iran, the U.S., and China. Amid potential U.S. election fallout, the strait's closure heavily impacts global trade, while ongoing diplomatic negotiations spotlight Iran's strategic position and strained international relations.

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As May 2026 unfolds, more than twelve years have passed since the skiing accident that irrevocably changed the life of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. The seven-time world champion, now 57 years old, remains under continuous home care, a testament to his family’s unwavering dedication and the advanced medical support surrounding him. His journey of

Venezuela aims to reintegrate into the global financial system by restructuring its sovereign debt, led by interim Central Bank President Luis Perez. This move is expected to restore its standing in the international financial arena amidst relations resuming with the IMF. Discussions are underway to harmonize financial interactions.

Diplomats from Lebanon and Israel are back at the negotiating table in Washington, but a drone attack and fresh Israeli strikes on the same day the talks began underscore just how fragile the situation remains.

Interim Central Bank President Luis Perez announced plans to restructure Venezuela's sovereign debt and PDVSA's liabilities. This move aims to reintegrate the country into the global financial system. Perez revealed that a Venezuelan delegation will engage with the IMF to restore their previously severed relations.

Restructuring Venezuela's sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA will bring the country out of the shadows of the global financial system, interim Central Bank President Luis Perez said on... -May 14, 2026 at 02:32 pm EDT - MarketScreener

India confronts an economic crisis driven by global events. Import duties on gold and silver are an initial step. Policymakers warn of crunch time. The nation's reliance on imported crude oil is a key vulnerability. Capital outflows and trade disruptions are impacting the currency. The Reserve Bank of India must prioritize financial stability. Interest rates may need to rise.

During the BRICS discussions in Delhi, India and Russia also reviewed plans to expand trade cooperation. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to nearly Rs 9.57 lakh crore over the next four years, while also promoting transactions in rupees and rubles to reduce dependence on the US dollar.

European shares closed higher as the STOXX 600 rose by 0.8%, boosted by tech stocks like STMicroelectronics and Infineon. Despite gains, concerns linger over U.S.-China relations and geopolitical tensions. The European Central Bank may increase interest rates to combat inflation, amid market anxieties about AI competitiveness.

Sensex and Nifty rebound after four sessions of losses, aided by gains in banking stocks and improving global sentiment