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May 17, 2026
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it…
May 17, 2026
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighbouring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than…
May 16, 2026
UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the PM’s future
LONDON (AP):
Britain’s government faces growing uncertainty after a week of manoeuvring within the Labour Party failed to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer but triggered a leadership contest that…
May 16, 2026
New Ebola outbreak is confirmed, with 65 deaths recorded
KINSHASA (AP):
Africa’s top public health body yesterday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
May 16, 2026
Reports: Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment
MIAMI (AP):
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told AP yesterday, as President Donald Trump…
May 16, 2026
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors
Libyan Dr Faysal Alghoula needs to renew his green card to continue caring for roughly 1,000 patients in southwestern Indiana. But he hasn’t been able to do that since the Trump administration stopped…
May 16, 2026
BRICS talks end with ‘differing views’ on Middle East conflict
NEW DELHI (AP):
A two-day meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS nations concluded in New Delhi yesterday without a joint statement, due to “differing views among some members” on the situation…
May 16, 2026
North America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
North America's largest commuter rail system was shut down Saturday after unionized workers in the New York City area went on strike.
May 16, 2026
Ukrainian aircraft given green light to leave Trinidad and Tobago
The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (AATT) Friday night said that a Ukrainian aircraft impounded at the Piarco International Airport after explosives were discovered onboard had been given…