As international pressure over Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis grows, Israel announced on Sunday it would allow limited food and aid into besieged Palestinian territory while maintaining its military offensive. Officials from Israeli described their move as a “measured humanitarian gesture,” as global leaders called on global powers to ease conditions faced by civilians trapped there....
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Mexican Navy Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge
On May 17, 2025, an unprecedented maritime tragedy unfolded when Mexico Navy’s training vessel Cuauhtemoc collided with New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, leading to two deaths and 19 injuries (four critical) sustained by both parties involved – as reported by Wikipedia and several media outlets (The Sun +13; Times of India +13 and Sky News...
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Israeli Military Launches Major New Offensive in Gaza as Trump Departs Region Without Reaching Peace Agreement
Tel Aviv/Gaza City – Israel has launched an offensive in Gaza Strip, further exacerbating an already serious conflict, only hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump left after failing to broker ceasefire between Hamas and Israel during his diplomatic visit. On Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they have begun “Operation Iron Vow,” a...
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Russia and Ukraine Commence Direct Talks Since 2022; Ceasefire Remains Unattainable
Russian and Ukrainian officials met for direct peace talks for the first time since early 2022 on Friday in Istanbul. Unfortunately, despite initial hopes, they parted ways without reaching an agreement that could end their ongoing conflict.WSJ, The Guardian, YahooRustem Umerov led a Ukrainian delegation that arrived with the aim of securing an unconditional 30-day...
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War Refugees Report Increased Abuse and Hostility in Poland
Warsaw, May 14 2025 — Ukrainian refugees living in Poland have reported growing instances of verbal abuse, discrimination, and hostility as public sentiment shifts amid economic strain and war fatigue. Many refugees report hearing comments like: “Go back to Ukraine” being told in public spaces, workplaces, and even by landlords — in stark contrast with...
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Timelapse Captures President Trump and Saudi Officials’ Marathon Handshake Session
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A recent timelapse video is making waves online as it captures an impressive sequence of handshakes between former U.S. President Donald Trump and numerous Saudi officials during his high-profile diplomatic visit. Recorded during Trump’s 2017 Middle East tour on its opening day, this fast-paced greeting session marked a crucial point in...
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India and Pakistan Both Claim Victory But This Latest Conflict Has No Winners
As India and Pakistan’s latest hostilities near an end, both nations have declared strategic victories despite devastating consequences to both sides. Analysts and citizens alike are questioning if there really were any true winners from such an epic conflict that left both nations reeling. Skirmishes over Kashmir escalated into an almost full-scale confrontation that lasted...
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Zelensky Welcomes Russian Peace Talk Offer and Demands Ceasefire before Negotiations
On May 11, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed openness to direct peace talks with Russia but stressed that such negotiations can only proceed after a full and unconditional ceasefire had taken effect. This response came in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin proposing beginning talks in Istanbul without preconditions on May 15. This response...
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Starmer: Europe and US Are Reaching Agreement on 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement
London — Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer announced on May 10, 2025, that an alliance has formed between Europe and America in an attempt to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire agreement for Ukraine amid rising humanitarian concerns and military inactivity. Starmer stressed during a press conference held in...
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U.S. and UK Reach Agreement to Reduce Trump-Era Tariffs on Cars and Metals
Washington and London – The United States and United Kingdom have reached an historic agreement to reduce tariffs imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration on various goods, including automobiles and metal products. The announcement by trade officials from both nations marked an important step toward alleviating transatlantic tensions and realigning economic relations between two of...