Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancels US visit after Donald Trump’s offensive remarks about PM Giorgia Meloni, highlighting diplomatic tensions between Italy and the US.
Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounts votes from one-third of polling stations, adjusting totals for major parties amid election disputes.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian military participation in peacekeeping missions over documented sexual crimes, challenging Russia's role within the organization.
The US has expanded sanctions on Cuban President DÃaz-Canel and Castro family members amid worsening bilateral tensions and Cuba’s deepening economic crisis.
Finland has confiscated €3.7 million in Russian assets to enforce Naftogaz’s $5 billion arbitration award over Crimea-related property disputes.
Drone attacks on oil storage and refinery facilities in Rostov and Saratov regions cause fires and damage, raising concerns over energy infrastructure security.
Alleged children of Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva are educated by Western governesses in a covert and costly language program, reflecting Kremlin’s private education strategy.
Kremlin spokesman refuses to relay Cannes winner Zvyagintsev's call to end the Ukraine war, underscoring the broader political suppression of dissent in Russia today.
Anti-government protests in Serbia have escalated into violent clashes, exposing political instability and governance challenges following a fatal infrastructure collapse.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, including potential use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, signaling strategic escalation in the conflict.
SpaceX files for a $75 billion IPO, potentially the largest ever, maintaining Elon Musk’s leadership while focusing on innovation and long-term growth.
US President Trump delays a planned May 19 attack on Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders, with complex negotiations ongoing over nuclear limits and regional security.
London hosted simultaneous far-right and pro-Palestinian rallies drawing tens of thousands, highlighting political divisions and raising security concerns during nationwide demonstrations.
Recent armed attacks in DR Congo's Ituri province expose ongoing ethnic conflicts and competition over resources, impacting regional stability and business operations.
Germany is accelerating development of domestic long-range weapons after the US declined to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russia’s Iskander threat and bolster European deterrence.
The UK has withdrawn accreditation from a Russian diplomat following Moscow's expulsion of a British diplomat accused of espionage, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Israel denies receiving evidence from Ukraine concerning stolen grain on a Russian ship docked at Haifa, highlighting diplomatic and trade tensions.