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17 May

Two Ukrainian soldiers stand proudly in front of a lineup of military drones, showcasing their advanced technology.

Ukraine Launches More Than 500 Drones at Russia, Killing 3: Moscow

A huge wave of more than 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia, killing three people in the Moscow region, authorities said.

17 May

Americas

An armed Iranian police officer holding a rifle monitors the area as motorcyclists ride beneath a billboard depicting an AI-generated image of the Strait of Hormuz and an effigy of US President Donald Trump, displayed on the wall of a state building in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 3, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistani Minister Arrives in Tehran to ‘Facilitate’ US-Iran Peace Talks: Media

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran "to facilitate" talks between Iran and the US that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire.

17 May

Europe

Satellite view of shipping traffic in and around the Strait of Hormuz

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran State TV Says European Countries in Talks With Tehran for Hormuz Transit

Iranian state television said that European countries were in talks with Tehran over transit for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

16 May

Middle East

Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over an Israeli-American hostage to a Red Cross team in Gaza City on February 1, 2025, as part of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange. Ranks of Hamas fighters formed up on Gaza's beachfront on February 1 for the handover of an Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel in a show of force against the dramatic backdrop of breaking waves. (Photo by Saeed Jaras / Middle East Images via AFP)

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Israel Confirms Hamas Armed Wing Chief Killed in Gaza Strike

The Israeli military confirmed that Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas' armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before.

16 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes South Lebanon Day After Ceasefire Extension

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, despite the extension of the truce between the two countries.

15 May

Europe

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Strikes Kill Four in City Near Moscow: Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes killed four, including a child, hitting an apartment block and industrial facilities in Ryazan, southwest of Moscow.

15 May

Middle East

Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Central Command (FASTCENT), approach the Arc Liberty, a Military Sealift Command time chartered vessel, in the Arabian Gulf to provide embarked security during a Strait of Hormuz transit.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Allows Chinese Ships to Pass Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that naval forces had allowed a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

14 May

Middle East

A man and a boy sit in the rubble of the home of the family of Imran al-Atrash, demolished by Israeli forces during a raid in Hebron’s Khallat Nafisa area in West Bank

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Palestinians Say West Bank Teen Killed by Israeli Fire

A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a West Bank village, the latest episode of violence in the occupied territory.

14 May

Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the Storting during his visit to Norway.

Staff Writer With AFP

Daytime Russian Barrage of 800 Drones Kills Six in Ukraine

A daytime Russian drone barrage mainly targeting western Ukraine killed at least six people and wounded dozens.

14 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Vessel off UAE Coast ‘Taken,’ Now Bound for Iran Waters: UK Maritime Agency

A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian waters.

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