World

Microsoft and OpenAI Reshape Their AI Partnership

New deal brings more flexibility while keeping strong ties through Azure

Flash Floods Hit Southern China After Heavy Rain

Dozens rescued and schools closed as sudden storms disrupt daily life

US Envoy Urges Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz

Waltz accuses Iran of “hostage-taking gambit” with global shipping lane

14 Dead in Plane Crash Near Juba

Poor weather suspected as Cessna goes down outside capital

Taiwan Jails Engineers for Leaking Chip Secrets

Landmark case enforces 2022 law protecting critical technologies

Congo Creates Paramilitary Unit to Guard Mines

$100M US-UAE backed force aims to secure cobalt and critical minerals

Families in N’Djamena Embrace Green Coal

Cheaper, longer-lasting charcoal offers sustainable alternative to wood

Iran Steps Up Regional Diplomacy for Ceasefire Efforts

Talks with Qatar and Saudi Arabia aim to reduce tensions with the US

Oman Pushes for Diplomacy to Keep Key Oil Route Open

Talks intensify as tensions threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Deadly Bus Bombing Shocks Colombia’s Cauca Region

Governor declares mourning after one of the worst civilian attacks in decades

UK Braces for Rising Costs Amid Iran Conflict Fallout

Officials warn households could feel the impact for months even after tensions ease

Russia and North Korea Move Toward Deeper Military Ties

Talks in Pyongyang signal long-term cooperation plans between the two countries

UK Leaders Condemn Shooting at White House Dinner

Starmer calls attack an “affront to democracy” as suspect detained

Assad’s Cousin Faces Trial in Damascus

Atef Najib accused of abuses in Daraa as new government pursues accountability

Hiroshima’s Flame of Peace to Reach Pearl Harbor

Ceremony on May 24 aims to honor memory and promote reconciliation

Deadly Strikes Reported on Both Sides of Ukraine Conflict

Drone attack in Luhansk and strikes in Dnipro highlight ongoing violence and conflicting claims

Trump Signals Tough Posture on Iran Talks and Nuclear Deal

Claims of Iranian leadership chaos, shifting negotiations, and US “leverage” shape latest remarks

Watchdogs Slam EU Over Chemical Delays

Report says stalled restrictions caused 98,000 tonnes of extra pollution

Vote Counting Underway in Palestinian Local Elections

West Bank sees stronger turnout as Gaza’s Deir al-Balah votes for first time in 22 years

Syrian and Lebanese Leaders Hold Talks in Damascus

Meeting signals ongoing efforts to stabilize ties after Syria’s political transition

Pakistan and Iran Step Up Diplomacy for Regional Peace

Leaders coordinate efforts as Islamabad plays key role in US–Iran dialogue

Crackdown on Climate Protests May Backfire in the UK

Study finds punishments can strengthen activists’ resolve instead of stopping them

U.S. Allows Venezuela to Fund Maduro’s Defense

OFAC licenses resolve dispute over state payments to lawyers

Belgian Military Aircraft Hit by Gunfire During UN Mission in Haiti

A400M transport plane targeted while deploying peacekeeping troops, raising concerns over security conditions